Tulane University

This study looks at whether giving the Ebola vaccine (ERVEBO®) to people who have already survived Ebola can strengthen their immune system and provide longer protection. Researchers will compare 20 survivors with 20 people who never had Ebola, all receiving one vaccine dose. The…

This study tests whether a church-based program led by community health workers can help Black adults in New Orleans lower their risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 806 adults aged 40 and older with at least three heart disease risk f…

This study tests whether using simple cockroach bait in the home can reduce asthma symptoms in children. Researchers will enroll 290 children aged 5-17 with asthma who live in the New Orleans area and have cockroach exposure. The goal is to see if targeting this single allergen i…

This study compares two oral treatments for trichomonas, a common sexually transmitted infection. About 1200 adults will receive either a single dose of secnidazole or multiple doses of metronidazole. Researchers will check which treatment works better and is more cost-effective …

This study tests a health coaching program called STAR-MAP to help older adults (age 40+) with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. About 402 participants will either get coaching sessions plus reminder tools, or just the tools. Researchers will check if coach…

This study tests whether kidney transplants from HIV-positive donors are safe and effective for HIV-positive patients with kidney failure. About 30 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive a kidney from an HIV-positive donor. Researchers will track patient survival and kidney…

This study aims to reduce sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea among Black youth aged 15–26 in New Orleans. Participants receive free testing for four STIs, and those who test positive get counseling and treatment options for themselves and their partners.…

This study tests a weight loss program for 522 low-income adults with obesity in Louisiana. Participants will receive health coaching, digital self-monitoring tools, and group support to lose weight and improve health. The goal is to see if the program helps people lose weight an…

This study tests whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) help people with type 2 diabetes who are uninsured or on Medicaid better control their blood sugar. About 50 adults who take daily insulin will be randomly assigned to use a CGM or standard care. The goal is to see if CG…

This study tests whether a 3-month community cooking class focused on the Mediterranean diet can improve heart health and mental well-being in racially diverse seniors aged 55 and older. Participants will learn to cook healthy meals and have their blood pressure, blood sugar, and…

This study tests whether using a very small amount of contrast dye during heart X-rays is safe for people who already have acute kidney injury. About 32 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to get the heart scan right away or wait until their kidney function improves. Th…

This study is testing a new blood test that uses CRISPR technology to find tuberculosis (TB) in children more easily and accurately. Current tests often miss TB in kids because they have fewer bacteria, especially in countries with limited resources. The study will enroll about 1…

This study tests a program called M-O-M-S for pregnant women living in areas hit by natural disasters. The program uses group classes led by experienced mothers (mentors) to help reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 240 women and measure changes…

This study tests a medicated foam applied to the skin for people with hidradenitis suppurativa, a condition that causes painful lumps. The foam, called roflumilast, may help control symptoms when used alone for mild cases or alongside other treatments for more severe disease. Res…

This study is testing whether a special smartwatch can detect heart problems by analyzing pulse signals. Researchers will compare the watch's readings with standard heart tests in 500 adults. If successful, this could lead to easier, non-invasive heart disease screening.

This study aims to see if certain blood markers that indicate clotting risk go up when atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) gets worse. Researchers will take blood samples from 20 adults before, during, and after a standard heart procedure called catheter ablation. The go…

This study looks at whether sleep apnea can cause scarring in the heart's upper chambers, even before a heart rhythm problem develops. Researchers will use special MRI scans to measure scarring in 60 adults with different severities of sleep apnea, some with and some without atri…

This study will have up to 10,000 adults wear a smartwatch for one year to collect health data like heart rate and activity. Participants will also answer surveys through a phone app. The goal is to see if smartwatch data can help doctors spot heart problems earlier. No drugs or …

This study is looking at 50 adults without prior irregular heartbeat who are scheduled for heart surgery. Researchers want to see if scarring (fibrosis) in the heart's upper chambers before surgery can predict who will develop a temporary irregular heartbeat after the operation. …