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Specimen collection study for diagnostic test development

This study collects blood samples from people with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, infections, or kidney problems. The goal is to help scientists develop new medical tests that can diagnose illnesses more quickly and efficiently. By gathering samples in an organised way, the study hopes to speed up the process of creating new diagnostic tests, ultimately benefiting patients and the NHS. If you're attending Golden Jubilee National Hospital and are aged 18 or over, you might be asked to provide a small extra blood sample alongside your routine tests. There are no direct benefits to you, but your contribution could help improve future healthcare.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

JEMMDx Ltd

Enrolment target

10,000

Start

09 Oct 2025

Estimated completion

09 Oct 2030

Patients presenting with symptoms of the areas of interest embolisms, infection or inflammation, cardiometabolic (includes heart failure, cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, diabetes) and renal cohorts

What is this study about?

Blood tests are a common and important tool doctors use to understand what's making someone unwell and to decide on the best treatment. These tests, often called 'IVDs', are usually done in a lab using a blood sample taken from your body.

When new blood tests are being made, researchers need to compare them with existing tests to make sure they work well. Doing a separate study for each new test takes a lot of time and money, which can delay helpful new tests from reaching patients and our health service (the NHS). This study aims to make this process much faster and smoother.

Researchers will collect blood samples from volunteers to help develop, fine-tune, and check how well new tests work. These new tests could be for a wide range of health problems, including heart conditions, diabetes, infections, or kidney disease. By collecting these samples in one organised study, we hope to speed up the creation of useful new diagnostic tests for everyone.

Key takeaways

Helps develop new, faster blood tests for future healthcare.
Participation involves an extra blood sample alongside routine tests.
No direct benefit to you, but contributes to medical science.
Minor risks, similar to any standard blood test.
Your usual medical care will not change.
Open to adults aged 18+ at Golden Jubilee National Hospital.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for adults aged 18 or older who are attending the Golden Jubilee National Hospital for their medical care. You need to be willing to give your written permission and follow the study instructions.

The study includes people who have symptoms of or have been diagnosed with certain health conditions. These include problems like blood clots, infections or inflammation, heart conditions (such as heart failure, heart disease, or after a heart attack), diabetes, or kidney problems. There's also a group for people with other conditions not listed in these main categories.

However, you cannot take part if you are under 18. Also, if you have recently taken part in this specific study (within the last three months) and have already given the maximum number of blood samples, you won't be able to join again.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Are you attending the Golden Jubilee National Hospital for your care?
Do you have symptoms or a diagnosis of conditions like heart problems, diabetes, infections, or kidney issues?
Are you willing to provide an extra blood sample during your routine hospital visit?
Have you not taken part in this specific study and given blood recently (within the last 3 months)?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you might be suitable for the study, a nurse will talk to you about it and give you a detailed information sheet. This sheet explains everything you need to know: why the study is happening, what you'll be asked to do, and how your blood samples and information will be used.

If you decide you'd like to take part, you'll be asked to sign a consent form. Then, when you have your routine blood tests for your usual medical care, an extra blood sample will be taken from your arm at the same time. This is done using standard, familiar methods. Sometimes, you might also be asked for a small finger-prick blood sample, similar to what's used for checking blood sugar.

Your blood samples might be checked right away at the hospital, or they could be stored and sent to another lab for analysis. They may use the whole blood or process it further into plasma or serum. Taking part in this study will not change your usual medical treatment or care in any way. There are no extra hospital visits required.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no immediate health benefits for you from taking part in this study. However, your contribution is very important as it will help researchers develop better diagnostic tests in the future, which could benefit many other patients and the NHS down the line. The risks involved are very low and are similar to those you would experience with any routine blood test, such as slight discomfort, a small bruise where the blood was taken, or, very rarely, a minor infection at the site. You are free to change your mind and stop participating at any time without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Some site locations are approximate. We're improving this — please verify with the trial team before travelling.

NHS National Waiting Times Centre Board
City only
Clydebank, Scotland

Common questions

What is the main goal of this study?

The main goal is to collect blood samples to help researchers develop new and better diagnostic tests for various health conditions, making them quicker and more efficient.

Who can take part in this study?

Adults aged 18 and over, attending Golden Jubilee National Hospital for care, who have certain health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or infections, and are willing to provide consent.

What exactly will I have to do if I join?

You'll provide an extra blood sample from your arm when you're already having routine blood tests. You might also be asked for a finger-prick sample.

Will taking part change my medical treatment?

No, taking part in this study will not change your usual medical care or treatment in any way.

Are there any benefits for me if I take part?

There are no direct personal health benefits. However, your donation helps improve future diagnostic tests which will benefit patients and the NHS in the future.

How to find out more

Jayne Ellis

jayne@jemmdx.com +44 (0)7572 749641 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.