Establishment of Cell Culture Systems From Discarded Operating Room Tissue
Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Oct 21, 2009
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Healthy and diseased tissue will be harvested from tissue routinely discarded in the NCBH operating rooms, or from delivery rooms at Forsyth Medical Center during routine operative or childbirth procedures. Samples will be identified by source and disease state only. Disease state may be of several types including inflammation, malignancy, fibrosis, atherosclerosis, hyperplasia etc. These tissue samples will be promptly transported under sterile conditions to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine. The tissues will be broken down into individual cells by mechanical or enzymatic methods, dil...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Eligibility Criteria:
- • The subjects would include anyone undergoing a surgical procedure by one the of the surgeon co-investigators, during which discard tissue may be harvested.
About Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Wake Forest University Health Sciences is a leading academic research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and translational research. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization leverages its extensive expertise in medical research, patient care, and education to develop and evaluate new therapies and interventions. Committed to improving patient outcomes and public health, Wake Forest University Health Sciences fosters a dynamic environment for scientific inquiry, engaging in a wide range of clinical studies that address pressing health challenges. Through its rigorous methodologies and ethical standards, the institution aims to contribute significantly to the medical field and enhance the quality of life for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Steve J Hodges, MD
Principal Investigator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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