RecruitingNCT03291392

CUHK Stroke Biobank


Sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2015

Study Type

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

Min Age: 18 Years

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

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

GENETICGene expression or biomarkers exploration

Locations(1)

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT03291392


Related Trials