Patient Perceptions of the Impact of Unproven Stem Cell Corrections

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to explore patients’ perceptions using educational interventions to debunk or prebunk misinformation of advertisements about unproven stem cell interventions (SCIs). 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Different conditions based on the top 20 diseases as determined by patients seeking stem cells (Smith et al., 2020 Regen Med) (ResearchMatch permits the selection of participants based on specific conditions).
  • Equal numbers of women and men (ResearchMatch provides sex at birth).
  • Different states and rural/urban populations (ResearchMatch provides state information).
  • Diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds including minorities (ResearchMatch permits the selection of participants based on race and ethnicity).
  • Moderate and high SCI seekers (by administering a short email survey of 8 questions determining SCI seeking intent.
  • Participation will be determined based on desire for information about SCIs, race/ethnicity, geographic location, condition, and gender (equal numbers of women and men).

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • < 18 years of age.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 11/4/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Xuan Zhu, Ph.D., M.S.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Zubin Master Ph.D.

(507) 266-1105

Master.Zubin@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available