Building a biobank: how donated bone marrow could fuel future disease discoveries
NCT ID NCT01985919
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study collects bone marrow and blood samples from people who are already scheduled for a bone marrow procedure. The samples are stored in a biobank for future research on cancer and other diseases. Participants can choose to receive sedation during the procedure to reduce discomfort. The goal is to make high-quality tissue samples more available for scientific studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this protocol could improve the availability of high-quality tissue samples for research, potentially accelerating discoveries in cancer and other diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is a sample-collection protocol, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or new treatment.
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Locations
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Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States