https://pittplusme.org/study/1373
Acute Inflammatory Response Study – Healthy Volunteers
STUDY BASICS
Healthy adults needed for a 1-visit research study to help learn more about normal immune levels. Eligible participants weigh more than 110 pounds, have had no illness or infections within the past 2 weeks, and have not been hospitalized or had a traumatic injury in the last month. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
Following a traumatic injury, the body’s immune system launches an inflammatory response designed to promote healing and guard against infection. However, in some cases, uncontrolled inflammation throughout the body can lead to life-threatening complications such as organ failure. The purpose of this study is to help researchers understand why some injured people develop organ failure and others do not by comparing healthy people with normal immune levels to people who have experienced a traumatic injury. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better treatment for people with traumatic injuries in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Ages 18 and up
- Weigh more than 110 pounds
- Have not had an illness or infection in the last two weeks
- Have not been hospitalized or suffered a traumatic injury in the past month
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participation involves one visit, during which participants will have a blood draw.
IRB: STUDY19040329
- Billiar Mathematical Modeling of the Acute Inflammatory Response Following Injury
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Timothy Billiar
Timothy R. Billiar, MD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Dr. Billiar’s research interests include the mechanisms involved in acute cellular and organ injury in inflammatory states such as sepsis, shock, and trauma.