Lab-Grown heart cells could unlock secrets of deadly rhythm disorders

NCT ID NCT02413450

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study collects blood or skin samples from 100 adults with inherited heart rhythm conditions (like Long QT Syndrome or Brugada Syndrome) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will turn these samples into heart cells in a lab to study how the diseases work and test potential treatments. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to directly treat participants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Medical Institute

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287-9106, United States

Conditions

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