Collecting Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplants
The Collection and Storage of Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Cord Blood Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 250,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for pregnant women age 18 or older to collect blood from their newborn's umbilical cord. Participants will provide consent and some medical history, and the collected cord blood may help patients needing transplants.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old and pregnant.
- I can give verbal consent before collection.
- I can give written consent before collection.
- I am willing to provide my medical history.
- I am willing to consent to testing for infectious diseases.
- I am willing to consent to testing the cord blood for various types.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to collect blood samples from the umbilical cords of newborn babies, as soon as they are delivered, and to place these samples in the MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank. Your sample may be included in the National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI) which is part of the CW Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. The NCBI is a federally-supported program to assist in the collection of c…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
1. Pregnant women age 18 or older. Cord blood will not be collected from a minor.
2. Able to give verbal informed consent prior to collection of the cord blood.
3. Able to give written informed consent prior to collection of the cord blood.
4. Willing to provide a personal and fa…
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