Clinical Trial: Collection of Plasma From People Who Recovered From or Were Vaccinated to Emerging Infectious Diseases

Study Status: Enrolling by invitation
Recruit Status: Enrolling by invitation
Study Type: Observational



Official Title: Collection of Plasma From Subjects That Recovered From or Were Vaccinated To Emerging Infectious Diseases

Brief Summary:

Background:

- There are more emerging infectious diseases recently. Some could affect many people. Some like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) are caused by new germs. Sometimes known germs suddenly infect new and large areas, like Ebola. Many of these diseases don t have good treatments available. Researchers may be able to develop a treatment by using antibodies against these infections.

Objective:

- To collect antibodies from people with high levels of antibodies to the diseases being studied.

Eligibility:

- Healthy men 18-70 years old who weigh at least 110 pounds. They may have been infected with or vaccinated for one of the new infections researchers are studying.

Design:

  • Participants will be screened with medical history and blood tests. Researchers will determine if the participant can have apheresis.
  • Participants will have apheresis. First, they will be interviewed. Then, a needle will be placed in a vein. Blood will be drawn, and a machine will separate the blood cells from the antibodies and protein. The blood cells will then be returned to the participant through another vein. It takes about 60 minutes for the actual collection.
  • Participants will be asked to have the procedure at least 3 times. They can participate in up to 20 sessions total as part of this study. There must be at least 7 days between sessions.