New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank

Description

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition characterized by a mean pulmonary artery pressure \>=25mmHg on right heart catheterization (RHC). Despite advances in PH care, outcomes are still sub-optimal and further research is required into the pathobiology of the disease and development of biomarkers that can guide clinical care. The investigators are establishing a biobank to collect samples (blood, urine, stool) from patients with pulmonary hypertension, patients at high risk for pulmonary hypertension, healthy controls, and patients undergoing right heart catheterization. Specimens will be stored for future investigations.

Conditions

Pulmonary Hypertension, Systemic Sclerosis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction, Healthy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition characterized by a mean pulmonary artery pressure \>=25mmHg on right heart catheterization (RHC). Despite advances in PH care, outcomes are still sub-optimal and further research is required into the pathobiology of the disease and development of biomarkers that can guide clinical care. The investigators are establishing a biobank to collect samples (blood, urine, stool) from patients with pulmonary hypertension, patients at high risk for pulmonary hypertension, healthy controls, and patients undergoing right heart catheterization. Specimens will be stored for future investigations.

New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank

New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank

Condition
Pulmonary Hypertension
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New Orleans

University Medical Center-New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
  • * Diagnosis of systemic sclerosis and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
  • * Diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
  • * Undergoing outpatient right heart catheterization
  • * Age\<18
  • * Pregnant
  • * Unable to understand English
  • * Currently incarcerated
  • * Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans,

Study Record Dates

2027-10