Your blood, urine, and dust could help scientists make better tests
NCT ID NCT01087307
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study collects biological and environmental samples—like blood, urine, saliva, and household dust—from over 5,000 healthy adults. The goal is to create a biobank that researchers can use to develop and validate new lab tests for environmental health studies. Participants provide samples over up to one year and receive compensation.
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 registry will provide high-quality samples to improve the accuracy of lab tests used in environmental health research.
- What could go wrong
- This is a sample collection study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy or intervention, so there is no direct benefit to participants.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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5,326 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2010
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthy Volunteers
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
* ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: All participants must be non-pregnant and 18 years of age or older. No children, cognitively impaired persons, or prisoners will be enrolled.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NIEHS, Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States
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