Collecting samples from cardiac surgery patients

Biobank of Blood and Tissue Samples From Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Observational University of Chicago · NCT06747806

This study is collecting samples from children having heart surgery to help researchers learn more about heart diseases and improve treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Chicago Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hyde Park, Illinois)
Trial IDNCT06747806 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients undergoing cardiac surgery at Advocate Children's Hospital and the University of Chicago Medical Center. It aims to collect biological samples to better understand cardiovascular diseases and their underlying mechanisms. By biobanking these samples, researchers hope to gain insights into disease etiology and improve treatment strategies for cardiac surgery patients. The study includes pediatric patients from neonates and up who are English speaking.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients, including neonates, who are undergoing cardiac surgery and are English speaking.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery or those who are non-English speaking may not receive benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of cardiovascular diseases and lead to improved treatment options for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing biobanking in cardiovascular research have shown promise in improving understanding and treatment of heart diseases.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients who undergo cardiac surgery at Advocate Children's Hospital (ACH)\& University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) by the ACH \& UC Cardiothoracic Surgery Research team who are pediatric neonates and up.
* Patients will only be English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Vulnerable Subjects/Subject Capacity to provide consent

Where this trial is running

Hyde Park, Illinois

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cardiovascular Diseases
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.