๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-03

PPG to Predict Ejection Fraction and Other Echographic Data in the General Population (NCT04843371)

Photoplethysmography (PPG) to Predict Ejection Fraction and Other Echographic Data in the General Population

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Tulane University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: East Jefferson General Hospital โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

Age range: 18 Years to 120 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Photoplethysmography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • East Jefferson General Hospital โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • University Medical Center โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (504) 988-3063

Email: mbsoul@tulane.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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