๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2024-05-28

iPSC Biobank of Biomarkers Diversity in Cardiovascular Disease (NCT06371937)

Blood Biomarkers From Ethnically Diverse Cardiovascular Patients

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The Investigators will create a clinical database and a Biobank of stem cells derived from the blood of participants with cardiovascular disease. The Investigators will recruit participants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds with equal representation from both sexes. The Investigators expect to create stem cells and analyze the blood for protein biomarkers and genetic causes of cardiovascular disease. The stem cell biobank and clinical data will be a powerful tool for studying cardiovascular disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: London Regional Health Science Centre โ€” London, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • London Regional Health Science Centre โ€” London, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (519) 661-2111

Email: mark.chandy@lhsc.on.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—