Scientists use skin and blood to create 'Disease in a Dish' for genetic research

NCT ID NCT03612310

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sapna Vyas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects small samples of skin, blood, or urine from people with genetic diseases and healthy volunteers. Researchers will turn these samples into stem cells that can grow into any cell type, like neurons or heart cells. The goal is to develop reliable lab methods to study diseases and test new treatments, without using animals or simple cell models.

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 could improve how we study genetic diseases in the lab, potentially speeding up drug discovery and understanding of disease mechanisms.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage protocol development study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct patient benefits, and results depend on overcoming technical challenges in stem cell differentiation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GENETIC DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alba Science
RECRUITING

Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 3RH, United Kingdom

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