Heart and blood vessel tissue donation for research
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study collects heart and blood vessel tissue samples from people having heart surgery or from organ donors. The tissue is stored for future research to help understand and treat heart and blood vessel conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having heart or blood vessel surgery or a procedure at the University of Kentucky.
- You are at least 18 years old (unless you are an organ donor, in which case any age is allowed).
- You are willing to donate tissue that would otherwise be removed during your procedure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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