Stem Cells Found in the Abdominal Cavity in Humans

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Intra-abdominal Surgery

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00576264

Run by

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

People needed

50

Starts

2007-04-01

Expected to finish

2012-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-06-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 20-60 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

Where it is running

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)

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