Investigating heart and lung health after tuberculosis
Heart and Lung Outcomes Post-TB (HALO Post-TB)
This study is looking at how tuberculosis (TB) affects heart and lung health over time, especially for people who also have HIV, to better understand the health challenges they face after recovering from TB.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11022668 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the long-term effects of tuberculosis (TB) on heart and lung health, particularly in individuals who are also infected with HIV. The study will conduct thorough pulmonary function tests and cardiac assessments to identify the prevalence of post-tuberculosis lung disease and cardiovascular issues. By examining these health outcomes, the research aims to uncover how TB and HIV interact to affect patients' cardiopulmonary health. This comprehensive approach will help fill existing gaps in knowledge about the health challenges faced by TB survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have a history of tuberculosis and may also be living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who have never had tuberculosis or are not infected with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management and treatment strategies for patients recovering from tuberculosis, particularly those with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on TB and HIV separately, this research is novel in its comprehensive examination of both pulmonary and cardiac outcomes post-TB.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsue, Priscilla Y. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Hsue, Priscilla Y.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.