Heart rhythm gene hunt: 2,000 patients join biobank

NCT ID NCT00921986

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 2,000 people with or without heart rhythm problems. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic differences linked to arrhythmias. The goal is to better understand the causes of these conditions, not to test a new treatment.

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 could help identify genetic causes of heart rhythm disorders, pointing toward better diagnosis or future treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational biobank study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may take years to apply.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac atrial fibrillation Atrial Premature Complexes cardiac rhythm disease Death postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome sick sinus syndrome Syncope Tachycardia, Supraventricular ventricular arrhythmias due to cardiac ryanodine receptor calcium release deficiency syndrome ventricular fibrillation Ventricular Premature Complexes ventricular tachycardia

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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