Consent for Use of Stored Patient Specimens for Future Testing
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial seeks permission to use stored samples, such as blood or tissues, for future studies, which might include genetic testing. It primarily targets individuals who are or have been part of a specific clinical trial group. Those who fit this description may be eligible to participate.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to future medical advancements and potentially benefit from new insights.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a new approach to obtaining consent for using stored patient specimens in future testing. Unlike standard practices where specimens might be used without explicit future consent, this trial emphasizes informed consent, ensuring patients are aware and agree to potential future uses of their specimens. This approach could enhance ethical standards in research and empower patients with more control over their biological samples, potentially leading to more trust and transparency in medical research.
Who Is on the Research Team?
David W. Haas, MD
Principal Investigator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Consent
Participants are asked to sign the informed consent form to allow their leftover samples to be used for secondary analyses and to have a blood sample drawn for DNA archiving
Sample Collection
Collection of 14 ml blood sample for DNA archiving for use in currently unspecified genetic analyses
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any extraordinary circumstances that may require notification of test results from secondary testing
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Consent for Use of Stored Patient Specimens for Future Testing
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections
Lead Sponsor
AIDS Clinical Trials Group
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Collaborator