๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Routine Validation and Reproducibility Testing of Laboratory Measures and Research Techniques Used for Metabolism Research (VAL) (NCT06286761)

Routine Validation and Reproducibility Testing of Laboratory Assays and Research Techniques Used for Metabolism Research

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this research study is to validate (check the accuracy of) laboratory assays, intravenous catheter insertion, and equipment or devices and their reproducibility, which is necessary to perform high quality research on chronic diseases (obesity, pre-diabetes and type-2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, etc.), nutrition, and metabolism (the process by which a substance is handled in your body) at the University of Missouri. As technology changes and we start to use new testing methods, it is necessary to compare results from old tests, equipment and devices and new tests, equipment, or devices and the reproducibility of these measurements to make sure we are getting accurate results. Reproducibility means performing the same test more than once to see if the same results can be achieved each time.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • endothelial cell collection (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine โ€” Columbia, Missouri

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (573) 882-7619

Email: heathermchatton@health.missouri.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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