Establishment of Biobank of Nasal Epithelium Samples From Healthy Volunteers

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) · Nov 4, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how respiratory viruses affect the nose and can potentially spread to the lungs and other people. Researchers want to collect samples from the inside of the noses of healthy volunteers to help them study these viruses better. This research is important because infections in the lungs can be very serious and are a leading cause of death worldwide.

To participate, you must be at least 18 years old and in good health, meaning you shouldn't have had any cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, or fever in the last two weeks. If you decide to join, you'll visit a clinic for a single appointment where a staff member will help you use a small swab to collect a sample from your nose. Your personal information will be kept private, and you won't be contacted again after your visit. This study is currently recruiting participants, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, it could be a great opportunity to contribute to important health research.

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Eligibility criteria

• * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
• • Aged \>=18 years.
• • Able to provide informed consent.
• • Willing to allow biological samples and data to be stored for future research.
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• • An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this
• study:
• • History of respiratory symptoms including but not limited to runny nose, coughing, congestion, and/or fever within the past 14 days.
• • NIH and laboratory staff with direct involvement in the operation or maintenance of the repository are excluded from participation.
• • An individual who has any condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, may put them at undue risk or make them unsuitable for participation in the study will be excluded.