CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH

This small study in Uganda looks at how meals made with local fruits and vegetables affect blood sugar and fat levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Eight participants will eat five different test meals over five weeks, with blood samples taken over three hours after each meal. …

This study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program designed to improve sleep and reduce stress in Black women with insomnia. Researchers will enroll 340 women and track changes in sleep quality, stress levels, and how acceptable and feasible the program is. The goal is to see if…

This study is testing whether eating 5.5 ounces of lean beef every day for two weeks can improve blood markers linked to brain health in adults aged 65 and older. Twenty healthy older adults will eat beef for one phase and a non-beef protein source for another, with blood, urine,…

This study looks at how animal-based and plant-based proteins change metabolism and immune signals in healthy adults. Twenty participants will drink three different protein smoothies on separate visits and give blood samples. Researchers want to see if adding leucine to plant pro…

This study follows 600 adults living in two Texas neighborhoods—one built around a working farm (an 'agrihood') and a similar regular neighborhood. Researchers track changes in diet, exercise, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and social connections over time. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether keeping a regular sleep schedule can improve heart and metabolic health in healthy adults aged 18-40, and also in people with chronic pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes in sleep timing, blood pressure, heart rate, and other health ma…