Building a Biobank from Muscle Tissue for Research Purposes

S
Sharon Moe, MD

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect muscle samples and information from individuals for the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health Clinical Research Core Biobank.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Healthy
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria: 
  • 18 years of age or older  
  • Able to comprehend and willing to sign an Informed Consent Statement (ICS).
  • Body Mass Index less than or equal to 38.
  • Participant has not received treatment with any medications with increased bleeding risk (NSAID, Aspirin) within 1 week prior to the muscle biopsy procedure.  Acetaminophen may be used.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Participant is known to be HIV or Hepatitis B or C positive.
  • Participant has received treatment with NSAID or Aspirin within one week, or warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants (Eliquis, Pradaxa, Xarelto, and Savaysa) within 30 days prior to muscle biopsy procedure.
  • Per self-report, any acute or chronic condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would limit the procedure participant’s ability to complete and/or participate in this clinical procedure or could influence the biopsy procedure results.
Additional Information:

Updated on 09 Mar 2024. Study ID: 1905097984
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