Collecting samples from cardiac surgery patients
Biobank of Blood and Tissue Samples From Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
This study is collecting samples from children having heart surgery to help researchers learn more about heart diseases and improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hyde Park, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT06747806 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
- The University of Chicago — Hyde Park, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD
- Email: jeevan@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Phone: 7738345087
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.