Skin sample study to create future cell therapies
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study collects skin cells from people with certain long-term conditions (or specific genetic disorders). Researchers use the cells to try to build new treatments for human disease and disability in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a degenerative disease or a genetic disorder such as Type 1 diabetes, heart disease, or infertility conditions (like azoospermia or premature ovarian failure).
- You must be able to read and understand English.
- You must be able to give a skin biopsy (small skin sample).
- Your skin under the arm (armpit area) must be in a condition where a biopsy can be taken.
- You can safely provide the skin sample as part of the study process.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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