Plain-English translation of NCT00898235 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Multiple Myeloma research guide →This trial is building a large research database called a biorepository to store samples and medical information from patients with amyloid diseases. Researchers will use these samples to better understand how amyloid proteins behave in the body and to support future studies that could lead to better treatments. Your samples and information help scientists learn more about your condition.
Amyloid diseases are complex, and researchers need access to real patient samples to understand how these proteins cause disease. By collecting and storing samples from many patients in one place, scientists can study common patterns and test new ideas for treatment.
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You will have blood, urine, tissue, and bone marrow samples collected as part of your regular medical appointments at Boston Medical Center. These samples will be stored in the research laboratory for current and future studies. You will also complete a brief quality-of-life survey. There is no set time limit—you can participate for as long as you are receiving care at the center.
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United States
Sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Enrollment target
~10,000 participants
Started
January 2000
Primary completion
December 2040
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD
Boston Medical Center
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