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 improve heart health and mental well-being in racially and ethnically diverse seniors aged 55 and older. Researchers will compare 48 participants who take 3 months of cooking classes with…

This study is testing a topical foam called roflumilast to see if it can help control the symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It will be used alone for people with mild HS or added to existing treatments for those with moderate to sev…

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 adults with HIV who need a kidney transplant and receive one from either a living or deceased donor who also has HIV.…

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 to help improve mental health for pregnant women living in areas that have recently experienced a natural disaster, like a hurricane. Pregnant participants will meet in small groups led by an experienced mother-mentor to learn coping skills and bui…

This study aims to learn if a special MRI scan that measures scarring in the heart's upper chambers can predict who will develop irregular heartbeats after heart surgery. Researchers will observe 50 patients undergoing planned heart surgery who have no history of these rhythm pro…

This study aims to understand if certain markers in the blood related to clotting are connected to how much atrial fibrillation (AFib) a person experiences. Researchers will observe about 20 people with AFib who are scheduled for a standard catheter ablation procedure. They will …

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 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…