Creating a network of biobanks for rare diseases in Italy
Official title: ScATtEred Rare Disease Biobanks: a Model of Sample/Data Collection With susTainablE and Shared Criteria SATELLITES
Run by IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato · NCT06782230 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to set up a network of biobanks in Italy to collect samples from patients with rare cardiovascular and neurological diseases to improve research and treatment options.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Donato Milanese, Milan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 31, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06782230 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this project include patients diagnosed with a rare disease or their family members.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with common diseases or those not affiliated with the rare disease network may not benefit from this initiative.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to establish a network of biobanks dedicated to rare diseases in Italy, addressing the scarcity of biological samples and enhancing research opportunities. The biobanks will operate under a Hub-and-Spoke model, where central hubs will collect samples and data from patients at various reference centers across the country. This collaborative approach will facilitate the pooling of resources and data, ultimately improving diagnosis and treatment strategies for rare diseases. The initiative will focus primarily on cardiovascular and neurological rare diseases, creating a comprehensive biospecimen inventory for future studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases by providing researchers with access to high-quality biological samples and data.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in establishing biobanks for rare diseases, indicating that this collaborative approach is both viable and beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: patients with a rare disease or family members - Exclusion Criteria: none \-
Where it's running
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BioCor Biobank IRCCS-Policlinico San Donato
San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rosanna Cardani, PhD — IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
- Study coordinator: Rosanna Cardani, PhD
- Email: rosanna.cardani@grupposandonato.it
- Phone: +390252774644
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.