Massive heart database aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease

NCT ID NCT00378924

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study creates a large database of about 12,000 people with and without heart disease. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to analyze factors that influence heart conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The goal is to better understand what causes these diseases and how to treat them more effectively.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this database could help doctors identify factors that cause or worsen heart disease and improve treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It collects data but does not test any new drug or therapy, so direct patient benefits may take years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Emory School Of Medicine
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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