| Research Study for the Collection of Bone Marrow Cells |
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| The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program is seeking healthy volunteers to donate bone marrow for research studies. You will be reimbursed $100 for each donation. |
| Purpose |
| To provide bone marrow cells for research studies directed towards understanding the formation and function of blood cells and the role of the immune system in bone marrow failure and related conditions. |
| What Is A Bone Marrow Aspirate Procedure? |
| Bone marrow is the spongy material found in the center of most large bones in the body. Bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. A small sample of these cells is aspirated (withdrawn) through a needle in the area of the hip bone. The procedure takes about 15 - 20 minutes to perform and does not weaken the bone or damage the bone marrow. |
| How to Become a Donor |
| If you are interested in joining this donor program you should call 410-350-3929, 410-350-3928 or 410-350-3927 to speak with a nurse or email us at madarak@grc.nia.nih.gov. A nurse will explain the procedure and answer any of your questions. |
| The nurse will ask you questions about your health and medical history. If the report of your health and medical history are satisfactory and you are in good health, you will be scheduled for an evaluation. The evaluation process consists of: |
- explanation of the study
- completion of a health history questionnaire
- completion of the study consent
- collection of blood and urine samples
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| Facts about the Bone Marrow Aspiration Procedure |
| Before the procedure a sample of blood will be drawn from a needle in your arm. |
| You will be asked to lie on your stomach or side. |
| A numbing medicine will be injected with a small needle under the skin at the selected site. |
| The bone marrow aspirate will be obtained from your hip bone. |
| As the marrow is withdrawn, there may be a brief sharp pain or a "pulling or drawing" feeling down the leg. |
| A pressure dressing is placed over the site after the procedure. |
| You may have some mild pain at the site for one to two hours after the procedure. |
| You may feel muscle soreness or stiffness for one to two days after the procedure. |
| Tylenol usually provides complete relief of symptoms. |
| There are no limitations on your activity. |
| The shortest interval between two bone marrow collection procedures is 56 days. |
Harbor Hospital
3001 Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225 |
