Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 12 and up

Biobank for studying blood disorders

Official title: Hematology Biobank: In Vitro Study of Blood Disorders

Run by Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NCT02442011 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting blood samples and health information from people with blood disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions and improve treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (The Bronx, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 2030
Study endsJanuary 2030
Registry record updatedJanuary 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT02442011 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with any hematological disorder.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are under 18 years of age or unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project establishes a biobank that collects blood specimens from individuals with various hematological disorders. It aims to compile patient histories and medical progress alongside de-identified blood samples, which will facilitate extensive analyses of red cells, plasma, serum, and DNA. The goal is to create a large database that enhances our understanding of blood disorders and contributes to future research and treatment advancements.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this biobank could significantly improve our understanding of hematological disorders and lead to better diagnostic and treatment options for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other biobanks focusing on hematological disorders have shown success in advancing research, making this approach both valuable and tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Above 12 years of age and referred to the Hematology Division at Montefiore-Einstein
* Under the care of a Montefiore-Einstein hematologist for a hematologic disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Do not meet the Inclusion Criteria listed above

Where it's running

  • Montefiore Medical Center
    The Bronx, New York, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Henny Billett — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Study coordinator: Swati Goel
  • Email: swgoel@montefiore.org
  • Phone: 7189204137

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.