Clinical trials: Sample Collection
Tuberculosis
Early Risk Assessment in Household Contacts (≥10 Years) of TB Patients by New Diagnostic Tests in 3 African Countries
The ERASE - TB study will be conducted in order to fill a critical unmet need for tuberculosis control. Persons who are in contact with an infectious TB case may become infected themselves.
- Trial name
- ERASE-TB (NCT04781257)
- Testing
- New test candidates
- Where
- 3 sites in Mozambique, Tanzania and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Hoelscher
Chlamydia Infections, Gonorrhea
Prospective Collection of Female Specimens for Testing With Gen-Probe APTIMA (Registered Trademark) Assays
The objective of this study is to obtain female first-catch urine, vaginal, cervical and endocervical swabs for testing with multiple APTIMA Assays on the Gen-Probe PANTHER® and TIGRIS® Systems.
- Conditions
- Chlamydia Infections, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas Infections
- Trial name
- NCT01728103
- Testing
- APTIMA® Trichomonas vaginalis & APTIMA® COMBO 2® Assays
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Influenza Viral Infections
Nasal Swab Home Collection Kit (NSHC Kit) Study
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that persons over the age of 13 years can obtain a self-collected nasal swab reliably and safely for subsequent use in the diagnosis of influenza.
- Trial name
- NCT03813966
- Testing
- Sofia Influenza A+B FIA
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Leukocyte Disorders, Respiratory Tract Diseases
Collection of Lung Fluid and Tissue Samples for Research
This study will collect fluid and tissue specimens from the lungs and nose of healthy people and people with a history of lung infections.
- Conditions
- Leukocyte Disorders, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Bronchoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00471250
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Comparing Specimen Collection Techniques to Screen for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this research study is to compare two specimen collection techniques (vaginal vs. endocervical swab) to screen for sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women.
- Trial name
- NCT03877263
- Testing
- Endocervical swab for detection of STI, Vaginal swab for detection of STI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OhioHealth
Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms
Collection of Tissue Specimens From Patients With Solid Tumors or Blood Disorders and Their HLA-Compatible Family Members
This study will collect biological samples for use in research experiments aimed at better understanding the clinical features of certain diseases.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT00071045
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Sarcoma
Collection of Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma and Blood Specimens for Research
Background: Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare tumor. ASPS is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation. ASPS is characterized by slow growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00340353
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Specimens Are to be Collected From Subjects Who Are Having or Have Had a Fluid or Tissue Removed, a Biopsy or a Blood or Bone Marrow Draw
B2RAD Translational Medicine Study
Recent advances in understanding the molecular and cellular pathology of many diseases have resulted in direct benefit to today's patients.
- Trial name
- B2RAD (NCT05292430)
- Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohail Rao
Gut Microbiome
Neonatal Microbiome Validity Study
This is a validation study to compare proposed field collection methods with a gold standard collection technique for microbiome analysis of stool and breast milk samples.
- Trial name
- NCT02655250
- Testing
- Microbiome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Hyper-Immunoglobulin E. Syndrome (HEIS), Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
Skin Immunity Sample Collection Involving Blisters and Biopsies
Background: The way the body heals and protects itself from getting sick is called the immune response. Some people with weak immune systems get sick often or get rashes and skin infections.
- Trial name
- NCT03921515
- Testing
- Blister induction, Skin Biopsies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Chlamydia Infections, Gonorrhea
Prospective Collection of Female and Male Specimens for PANTHER® System Testing
The objective of this study is to obtain female first-catch urine, vaginal, cervical and endocervical swabs and male first-catch urine and urethral swabs for testing with multiple APTIMA Assays on the Gen-Probe PANTHER® System
- Trial name
- NCT01638637
- Testing
- APTIMA Assays; PANTHER System
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,492 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Urine Specimen Collection
The Effect of Bladder Stimulation Technique and Bathing Method on Urine Collection in Term Babies
Purpose of the Study: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of bladder stimulation technique and bathing method on urine collection in term infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT06188078
- Testing
- Control, The bladder stimulation technique, Bath
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maltepe University
Pain
The Effect of Two Different Non-pharmacologic Methods for Painandfear Relief During Blood Specimen Collection Inchildren
Introduction: Pain is defined as an unpleasant emotional and sensorial feeling that arises from any part of the body progresses with possible tissue damage and covers all past experiences of individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05560074
- Testing
- Buzzy, DistrACTION® Cards
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Dengue
Dengue - Sample Collection Study Pakistan
The objective of this study is to collect well-characterized serum and plasma specimens from confirmed dengue positive and dengue negative subjects to support dengue diagnostic products development.
- Trial name
- NCT07203183
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Rapid Dx
COVID-19 Infection
Send-In Sample Collection for Comprehensive Analyses of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses During Acute COVID-19 and Convalescence
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The global outbreak of COVID-19 is a major public health problem. COVID-19 causes a wide range of symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04582903
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Breast Milk Collection
Human Milk Sample Composition in Israeli Mothers and Correlation With Their Diet
The study will collect human milk from 100 mother of term infants 2-3m after delivery and from 50 mothers of preterm infants 14 and 30 days after delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT02596295
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Enzymotec
Urinary Retention
Evaluation of Bladder Stimulation as a Noninvasive Technique of Urine Collection in Infant Who Have Not Acquired Walking
The urinary tract infections are common in children. It is estimated that about 3% of girls and 1% of boys suffer from a urinary tract infection before the age of 11 years.
- Trial name
- StiVeN (NCT02749188)
- Testing
- Bladder stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondation Lenval
Vitamin D Deficiency
Study Vitamin D in Healthy Individuals
To obtain sufficient specimens and correlating clinical data from a well-controlled prospective clinical trial collecting specimens from healthy subjects t on vitamin D assays, and to establish a collection of specimens that will…
- Trial name
- NCT02250625
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 482 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Healthy
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Biological Sample Collection for IPSC Generation and Biobanking
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to accelerate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research and drug development by using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells) to make…
- Trial name
- NCT06203093
- Testing
- Biological Sample Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute
Sexual Behavior, Unprotected Sex
Protecting Our Future Generation: Promotion of Protective Sexual Health Practices Among Native American Youth and Young Adults Through an Assets-based Self-care Intervention
The aim of this research protocol is to test the efficacy of a self-care intervention through a randomized controlled trial (RCT), for increasing protective sexual health behaviors among youth in the participating Native American…
- Conditions
- Sexual Behavior, Unprotected Sex, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
- Trial name
- NCT03895320
- Testing
- Sexual Health Risk Assessment, Sexual Health Score, Sexual Health Messaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health