CUHK Stroke Biobank
Chinese University of Hong Kong
500 participants
Jun 15, 2015
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the study are: 1. To make quality, characterized samples and related data available for future studies, including Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS), genomics, and biomarker research; 2. To use these samples and related medical information to answer research questions aimed at understanding the genetics and underlying biology of acquired disease and injury to the brain, heart and blood vessels with the express purpose of advancing the search for effective modalities for prevention, treatment, and recovery; 3. To develop additional operational infrastructure to support this project across the Prince of Wales Hospital and divisions, including (1) tracking of patient consent, (2) management of collection and sample processing processes, (3) sample inventory and QC/QA processes, and (4) release of materials to investigators for further research.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Adult equal or more 18 years of age and Chinese ONLY.
- Stroke patients, their family members, and/or the normal subjects without intracranial stenosis or extracranial stenosis, are eligible to join the study.
- Subject is willing to have blood taken, cerebral spinal fluid and/or body tissue drawn for storage in the research bank.
Exclusion Criteria1
- None
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Interventions
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NCT03291392