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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2008 |
| Main results expected | June 2030 |
| Study ends | June 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00753974 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
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University of Kentucky, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kenneth S Campbell, PhD — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Kenneth S Campbell, PhD
- Email: k.s.campbell@uky.edu
- Phone: (859) 323-8157
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.