Tissue Repository Providing Annotated Biospecimens for Approved Investigator-directed Biomedical Research Initiatives
United States20,000 participantsStarted 2021-10-26
Plain-language summary
To collect, preserve, and/or distribute annotated biospecimens and associated medical data to institutionally approved, investigator-directed biomedical research to discover and develop new treatments, diagnostics, and preventative methods for specific and complex conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Persons 18 to 85 years of age at the date of informed consent.
* If presenting with a history of a specific condition, the diagnosis is confirmable in the medical record or may be confirmed using other forms of verification including self-reporting.
* Understands the procedures and requirements of the study by providing written informed consent (or verbal assent if a legally authorized representative will sign the ICF), including consent for authorization for protected health information disclosure.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Persons younger than 18 years of age or older than 85 years of age at the date of informed consent.
* Receipt of blood products 30 days before the study blood draw.
* Receipt of an investigational (unapproved) drug 30 days before the study blood draw.
* A confirmable diagnosis of any medical condition that would increase potential phlebotomy risks.
* Has donated a unit of blood within the last 2 months at the date of informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.