Collecting tissue samples to study inflammation after heart surgery
Non-individual Related Ongoing Collection of Blood Samples for the Compilation of a Unique Database of Tissue Samples to Understand the Inflammatory Response After Cardiac Surgery
This study is collecting tissue samples from heart surgery patients to see how inflammation affects recovery and to find markers that could help understand heart disease better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RWTH Aachen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Trial ID | NCT02488876 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a comprehensive database of tissue samples collected from patients undergoing cardiac surgery to analyze the inflammatory response associated with these procedures. It focuses on protein analyses and genetic testing for neurotransmitters in blood and tissues to identify disease markers related to heart disease. The study is observational and will continuously recruit participants to build a biobank that can support various future research initiatives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac surgery will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a better understanding of inflammation in heart disease, potentially improving patient outcomes after cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized tissue sample databases to understand inflammatory responses, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing cardiac surgery Exclusion Criteria: * None.
Where this trial is running
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery — Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Goetzenich, PD Dr. med. — Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Study coordinator: Andreas Goetzenich, PD Dr. med.
- Email: agoetzenich@ukaachen.de
- Phone: +49 241 80 35556
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.