Registry for blood and tissue samples from stroke patients
Official title: Brain, Blood And Clot or Tissue Registry And Collaboration (BACTRAC)
Run by University of Kentucky · NCT03153683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from stroke patients to see if they can find clues that help understand stroke better and lead to new treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 11, 2017 |
| Main results expected | December 28, 2029 |
| Study ends | December 28, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | March 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03153683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older undergoing cerebrovascular surgery or procedures at the University of Kentucky.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding 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 observational study aims to create a biorepository by collecting blood and tissue samples from patients undergoing cerebrovascular procedures at the University of Kentucky. The goal is to identify biological markers and inflammatory cell infiltrates associated with acute ischemic stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders. Up to 1000 participants, aged 18 and older, will be enrolled, including those with suspected cerebrovascular disease. The study will evaluate specific proteins and leukocyte populations in the collected samples to enhance understanding of cerebrovascular diseases and support the development of new therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with cerebrovascular diseases.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its focus on collecting and analyzing tissue and blood samples from cerebrovascular procedures, similar studies have shown promise in identifying biomarkers for other conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. All patients, Male or female, aged 18 years or older, undergoing cerebrovascular surgery/procedure at the University of Kentucky. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Pregnant or breastfeeding females
Where it's running
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University of Kentucky Deparment of Neurosurgery, UK Chandler Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Justin F Fraser, MD — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Jennifer R Isaacs, MS, MS
- Email: jennifer.isaacs@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-323-4738
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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.