Registry to investigate platelet function and genetics in heart disease

Development of a Prospective Cardiovascular Patient Cohort and Biobank and Provision of Genomic Analyses With Focus on Platelet Function and Platelet Mediated Inflammatory Processes

Observational University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT01417884

This study is trying to understand how genetics and platelet function affect heart disease and treatment responses to help improve care for people with heart problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tübingen, Baden Wuerttemberg)
Trial IDNCT01417884 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational registry focuses on understanding the role of platelet function, genetics, proteomics, and metabonomics in cardiovascular disease. It aims to analyze the impact of genetic and non-genetic factors on the efficacy of platelet inhibition therapies, particularly in patients with ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease. By creating a prospective cohort with detailed phenotypic characterization, the study seeks to identify new molecular targets and biomarkers that could improve treatment outcomes for heart disease. High-quality bio-material will be collected to facilitate systematic examinations of these potential biomarkers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease who can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved personalized treatment strategies for patients with cardiovascular disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying genetic and molecular factors in cardiovascular disease, making this approach promising.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with ischemic and non-ischemic heart disease
2. informed consent by patients or relatives in case of missing capacity to consent due to health status

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients \<18 years
2. missing informed consent

Where this trial is running

Tübingen, Baden Wuerttemberg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cardiovascular Diseasemolecular cardiologymolecular epidemiologyplateletscardiovascular disease
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.