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PPG to Predict Ejection Fraction and Other Echographic Data in the General Population
Sponsor: Tulane University
Summary
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.
Official title: Photoplethysmography (PPG) to Predict Ejection Fraction and Other Echographic Data in the General Population
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 120 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2021-08-20
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-03-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Photoplethysmography
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.
Locations (3)
East Jefferson General Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Tulane Doctors - Speciality Care - Napoleon
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States