Registry for blood and tissue samples from stroke patients
Brain, Blood And Clot or Tissue Registry And Collaboration (BACTRAC)
University of Kentucky · NCT03153683
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Trial ID | NCT03153683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older undergoing cerebrovascular surgery or procedures at the University of Kentucky.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Lexington, Kentucky
- 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
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.
Conditions: Acute Ischemic Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Acute, Ischemic, Stroke, Biomarkers, Proteins, Inflammatory Cells