Stem Cells Found in the Abdominal Cavity in Humans
Peritoneal Cavity Derived Stem Cells: A Pilot Study
1 other identifier
observational
50
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine the genotype (genetic composition) and phenotype (physical appearance) of cells derived from the abdominal cavity to determine whether stem cells are present.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Apr 2007
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 18, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 19, 2007
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2012
CompletedJune 27, 2011
December 1, 2007
December 18, 2007
June 24, 2011
Conditions
Keywords
Eligibility Criteria
subjects undergoing scheduled elective intra-abdominal surgery
You may qualify if:
- years old
- Male or females who are scheduled to undergo elective abdomen surgery
You may not qualify if:
- Minors
- Pregnant women
- Known personal or family history of genetic disorders
- Known history of malignancy
- Known history of advanced liver or renal disease
- HIV Positive: only patients who have tested negative during routine testing of their donated blood prior to surgery will be included in the study.
- Hepatitis B and C positive
- Scheduled to undergo lap banding
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
Biospecimen
peritoneal fluid
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Prediman K Shah, MD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 18, 2007
First Posted
December 19, 2007
Study Start
April 1, 2007
Study Completion
February 1, 2012
Last Updated
June 27, 2011
Record last verified: 2007-12