Overview
Dataset Summary
The NHLBI Biologic Specimen and Data Repository Information Coordinating Center (BioLINCC) is a repository of datasets and biospecimens from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-funded clinical trials and prospective cohort studies. Notable studies available through BioLINCC include major clinical trials such as SPRINT and landmark cohort studies such as CARDIA and MESA.
Researchers can request access to study datasets after creating an account and submitting a data request. BioLINCC provides an accessible pathway for secondary analyses of high-impact cardiovascular and pulmonary research studies.
Caveats
- Data may be uploaded to BioLINCC with a time lag compared to direct collaboration with original study investigators.
- Available variables and documentation vary by study.
- BioLINCC is the most commonly used NIH repository; other NIH repositories include NIDDK Central Repository and NIMH Data Archive.
Examples of Outcomes Examined
- Outcomes dependent on the specific study accessed (e.g., cardiovascular events, blood pressure control, pulmonary function, metabolic outcomes)
Topic
Clinical Epidemiology, Population Health, Research
Resource Type
Dataset
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