Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Cardiovascular Biorepository: Using patient and donor samples to study heart disease

Official title: Cardiovascular Biorepository

Run by University of Kentucky · NCT00753974 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This biorepository collects biospecimens from adults undergoing cardiovascular procedures and from organ donors to help researchers understand heart disease and its treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Kentucky
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lexington, Kentucky)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2008
Main results expectedJune 2030
Study endsJune 2030
Registry record updatedAugust 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT00753974 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) undergoing cardiovascular surgery or procedures at the University of Kentucky, and organ donors of any age.

Probably not a fit

Individuals whose samples are stored may not directly benefit from the research.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational repository that stores and analyzes biospecimens from patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures at the University of Kentucky. The aim is to explore molecular, cellular, and tissue-level changes related to cardiovascular disease and therapies. It is a prospective collection effort, focusing on sample quality, documentation, and linkage to clinical data. No interventions are performed as part of the study; it supports future translational research by providing well-characterized biospecimens. The lead sponsor is Kenneth S. Campbell, with samples collected at the University of Kentucky's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the repository could accelerate discoveries related to cardiovascular biology and improve future patient care through better understanding of disease mechanisms.

How similar studies have gone: Other cardiovascular biorepositories have contributed to meaningful insights, indicating this approach is established though not universally proven.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery/procedure at the University of Kentucky who are at least 18 years of age, and organ donors of any age.

Where it's running

  • University of Kentucky, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
    Lexington, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting

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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.