Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 5 to 100

Understanding blood vessel diseases and inflammation

Official title: Thrombosis and Inflammation in Vessels Initiative (TIVI)

Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT06552767 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand how blood vessel diseases and inflammation are connected by looking at people with these conditions, their healthy family members, and other healthy volunteers.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages5 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorNational Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NIH
Locations1 site (Bethesda, Maryland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 22, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 30, 2034
Study endsJanuary 30, 2034
Registry record updatedOctober 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06552767 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals aged 5 years and older with thrombotic, immune, or vascular disorders, as well as their healthy relatives and unrelated healthy volunteers.

Probably not a fit

Patients with conditions that would warrant exclusion as determined by the investigator may 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 investigate the interrelation between thrombotic, immune, and vascular diseases, focusing on how these conditions develop and evolve over time. Participants, including those affected by these diseases, their healthy relatives, and unrelated healthy volunteers, will undergo a baseline visit involving medical history, physical exams, and optional blood tests. The study seeks to collect data and biospecimens to inform future clinical investigations and improve understanding of vascular health. By examining clinical, radiographic, immunological, and genetic characteristics, researchers hope to develop better diagnostic and management strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of cardiovascular and vascular diseases, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality.

How similar studies have gone: While this study builds on existing knowledge of vascular diseases, it employs a novel approach to collect comprehensive data and biospecimens for future research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

* Age \>= 5 years at the time of consent
* Ability of subject or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) as applicable to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

In addition, the following cohort-specific inclusion criteria apply:

Affected Subjects:

-Known or possible thrombotic, immune, or vascular disorder after review of the subject s medical records and/or discussion of medical history

Relatives of Affected Subjects:

-Being a relative of an affected subject

Unrelated Healthy Controls:

-In good general health as evidenced by medical history

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

-Any condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would warrant exclusion

Unrelated Healthy Controls:

* Unrelated healthy volunteers who decline to have blood drawn and/or tissue studies or who do not consent to have samples stored for future research
* Cognitively impaired individuals

Where it's running

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Yogendra Kanthi, M.D. — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Study coordinator: Jessenia C Campos, R.N.
  • Email: jessenia.campos@nih.gov
  • Phone: (301) 402-0300

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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.