What this study is
The investigators are aiming to investigate the association between ejection fraction (EF) determined by echocardiography and signals obtained from Photoplethysmography (PPG) in the general population. The investigators are also aiming to investigate the association between blood pressure and signals obtained from PPG in the general population.
Finally, the investigators are also aiming to investigate the association between signals obtained from PPG in the general population to cardioechographic findings such as, valvular heart disease, structural heart diseases, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disease etc.
What's being tested
- Photoplethysmography
Intervention · DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a non-invasive technique that can detect volumetric changes in the peripheral blood. It only requires skin contact and relies on light absorption. PPG is a good indicator of the cardiovascular dynamics in the human body. PPG has been incorporated into various new smartphones and wearable devices such as, smartwatches and fitness wristbands making it readily available to all consumers. This sensor can record biometrics such as, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, etc.
Study details
- Official title
- Photoplethysmography (PPG) to Predict Ejection Fraction and Other Echographic Data in the General Population
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
- Conditions
- Valvular Heart Disease · Pericardial Disease · Cardiomyopathies
- Enrolling
- 500 people
- Starts
- 2021-08-20
- Est. completion
- 2026-12
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years – 120 YearsSex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- Male or Female aged18 years or older.
- Patients scheduled to undergo an echocardiogram at Tulane Medical Center.
You can't join if
- Participants under 18 years of age.
- Participants with cognitive impairments.
- Participants with a physical inability to wear the Biostrap during the echocardiogram.
- Individuals who cannot read, speak, and/or understand English.
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (3)
3 openContact for every open site
- Kunal Sameer, MD, MHA · Contact504-988-3072ksameer@tulane.edu
- Nassir Marrouche, MD · Principal investigator
Contact for 2 of 3 open sites
- Mayana Bsoul, MD · Contact504-988-3063mbsoul@tulane.edu
East Jefferson General Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
RecruitingUniversity Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Mayana Bsoul, MD · Contact504-988-3063mbsoulmbsoul@tulane.edu
RecruitingTulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Tulane University
Study ID 2021-441
Principal investigator
Nassir Marrouche, MD
Tulane University
Frequently asked questions
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