Bone Marrow Collection for Healthy Aging Research

This observational study aims to collect bone marrow from healthy volunteers to help researchers understand how progenitor cells (young, immature cells that develop into blood cells) change as people age. There are no specific interventions or drugs being tested. The main goal is to gather bone marrow samples for other research studies. You might be eligible if you are a healthy male or female, aged 18 or older, can speak and read English, and your health history questionnaire doesn't show active infection or HIV risk. The study is currently recruiting up to 2000 participants.

Study design
This is an observational study planning to enroll 2000 healthy volunteers. It is not testing a specific drug or treatment.
What's involved
You will complete a health questionnaire, have a physical exam, and undergo blood tests. You will also have a bone marrow aspirate procedure, where a small amount of fluid is taken from your hip bone.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint is the collection of bone marrow aspirate, measured at a longitudinal study. This suggests ongoing follow-up related to the samples.

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NCT03949647

Collection of Bone Marrow Aspirate From Normal Volunteers

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
~2,000 participants
Updated 2026-07-16 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Collect bone marrow aspirate for distribution to NIA research investigators for their studies.
Measured over Longitudinal study
Normal Aging
1 sites across 1 states
Maryland1
  • Tina Gupta, M.D. · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · National Institute on Aging (NIA)

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  • Collect bone marrow aspirate for distribution to NIA research investigators for their studies.Longitudinal study

    We will need to maintain an active volunteer pool of approximately 200 active volunteers.