Biopsy Collection and Repository Database
Purpose
Use samples procured from patients to improve understanding of molecular, cellular, and tissue-level processes produced by a variety of cardiac diseases and therapeutic interventions.
Condition
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- All patients undergoing evaluation of a cardiac condition or receiving a right heart catheterization with biopsy clinically indicated who are at least 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients without a cardiovascular or amyloidosis diagnosis, under 18 years of age.
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case-Only
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Biological specimens | Biological specimens taken from cardiovascular procedures |
Recruiting Locations
UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science and nearby locations
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
More Details
- NCT ID
- NCT05521503
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Andrew Kolodziej
Detailed Description
This is a prospective study enrolling patients referred for or undergoing cardiovascular procedures or treatment at the University of Kentucky. The study aims to facilitate the discovery of novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets and improve the pathophysiological understanding of cardiac conditions.