Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
NCT ID NCT00802607
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was terminated early, but the samples may still provide valuable insights for future research.
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Childrens National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
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