Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Collection of blood and tissue samples for cardiac arrhythmias

Official title: Cleveland Clinic Arrhythmia Biospecimen Repository (Cleveland Clinic Arrhythmia BioBank)

Run by The Cleveland Clinic · NCT00921986 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from people with heart rhythm problems and healthy individuals to see if there are any genetic clues that could help us understand these conditions better.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 2009
Main results expectedDecember 2035
Study endsDecember 2035
Registry record updatedSeptember 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT00921986 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18 and older with a history of cardiac arrhythmias or those who are family members of affected individuals.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously participated in the Arrhythmia BioBank will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This research involves creating a biorepository of blood and tissue samples from patients with cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. The goal is to identify genetic factors and biological pathways associated with these conditions. The study will gather detailed phenotypic data alongside the samples from patients undergoing evaluations or treatments for arrhythmias, as well as control subjects without arrhythmias. The biorepository will consist of samples collected from both patients and collaborating institutions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a better understanding of the genetic causes of cardiac arrhythmias, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment options for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing biorepositories for genetic research in cardiac conditions have shown promise, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female at least 18 years old
* Subjects with a history of or current cardiac arrhythmia, family members of subjects with cardiac arrhythmias, or no cardiac arrhythmia if a Control Subject.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects previously enrolled in the Arrhythmia BioBank

Where it's running

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mina K. Chung, MD — The Cleveland Clinic
  • Study coordinator: Mina K. Chung, MD
  • Email: chungm@ccf.org
  • Phone: 216.444.2290

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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.