Tulane University

This study is testing how well Ebola survivors respond to the approved ERVEBO® vaccine compared to people receiving it for the first time. Researchers want to see if survivors get a strong, lasting immune boost from the vaccine, since their natural immunity can fade over time. Th…

This study is testing whether hands-on cooking classes that teach the Mediterranean diet can help improve heart health and mental well-being in racially and ethnically diverse seniors. Researchers will compare 96 participants aged 55 and older, with half attending 3 months of coo…

This study is testing a topical foam called roflumilast to see if it can help control hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition that causes painful lumps. Ten adults with the condition will apply the foam daily for four months, either alone or added to their current trea…

This study aims to learn about the safety and effectiveness of kidney transplants from donors with HIV to recipients who also have HIV. Researchers will follow 30 HIV-positive adults who need a kidney transplant and receive one from an HIV-positive donor. The goal is to gather kn…

This study aims to see if it's safe to perform a crucial heart imaging test immediately, using an ultra-low amount of dye, in hospitalized patients who have a sudden drop in kidney function. Researchers will compare patients who get the test right away to those who wait until the…

This study aims to see if using simple, low-toxicity cockroach bait alone can improve asthma symptoms in children as effectively as a more complex home cleaning program that targets multiple allergens like dust, mold, and pet dander. It will involve 290 children, ages 5-17, with …

This study tests two different church-based programs to help reduce heart disease risk in Black adults in New Orleans. It will compare a program led by trained community health workers, which includes coaching and support, to a simpler group education program. The goal is to find…

This study is testing if a simple wristband can estimate how well the heart pumps blood, which is usually measured with an ultrasound machine. Researchers will enroll 500 adults who are already scheduled for a standard heart ultrasound. They will wear the wristband during their s…

This study aims to evaluate a new blood test designed to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children. It will enroll 1,220 children in Bolivia who have symptoms of respiratory illness and are suspected of having TB. The test looks for tiny pieces of TB bacteria in the …

This study is testing a program that connects pregnant women in disaster-affected areas with experienced mothers as mentors. The goal is to see if group meetings and peer support can reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy. Researchers will recruit 240 women to participate…

This study aims to understand if obstructive sleep apnea causes scarring (fibrosis) in the upper chambers of the heart. Researchers will use a special MRI scan to look for this scarring in 60 people with varying levels of sleep apnea, some with and some without a history of irreg…

This study aims to understand the relationship between blood clotting markers and the amount of atrial fibrillation (AF) a patient experiences after a standard catheter ablation procedure. Researchers will enroll about 20 patients with AF who are already scheduled for ablation. T…

This study aims to learn if a special MRI scan of the heart, taken before surgery, can predict which patients are more likely to develop irregular heartbeats after heart surgery. Researchers will follow 50 patients having planned heart surgery who have no prior history of irregul…

This study aims to see if data from smartwatches can help detect and understand heart disease risks earlier. About 10,000 adults, including both people with heart conditions and healthy individuals, will wear a provided smartwatch for one year while answering periodic health surv…