Baylor Research Institute

This pilot study tests whether starting four approved kidney disease medicines quickly (over about 8 weeks) is safe and effective for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Researchers will compare this rapid approach to usual care, where medicines are started on…

This study tests a one-year lifestyle program designed to help people with traumatic brain injury lose weight and prevent diabetes. The program includes 22 sessions over a year, focusing on healthy eating and physical activity. Researchers will track weight, blood pressure, and b…

This study tests a new radiation protection system called Rampart IC for medical staff during certain procedures. The system includes shields and barriers that may reduce radiation exposure better than traditional lead aprons. Researchers will compare radiation levels for 75 care…

This study tests whether using a fractionated CO₂ laser on wound edges during Mohs skin cancer surgery can improve scar appearance. Fifty adults having Mohs surgery will have half their wound treated with the laser and the other half left untreated. Researchers will compare scar …

This study looks at two ways to care for wounds after Mohs surgery for skin cancer: using a skin substitute or letting the wound heal naturally. About 50 adults will take part to see which method leads to better-looking scars and faster healing. The goal is to find the best optio…

This study tests whether a simple electronic alert in the medical record system can help doctors prescribe guideline-recommended medications for adults with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. About 600 patients will be randomly assigned to have their doctor receive an alert or n…

This study will use AI-guided CT scans to look for signs of heart disease in 100 former high-intensity athletes, like NFL alumni or Division I players, aged 30 and older. The goal is to find out how common coronary artery disease is in this group and understand the types of plaqu…

This study will develop a formula to more accurately measure active tacrolimus levels in pregnant women who have had a uterus transplant. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug that prevents organ rejection, but pregnancy changes how the body processes it. Researchers will analy…

This study will enroll 5,500 average-risk adults in Texas to see if offering a blood test for colorectal cancer, along with an educational smartphone app, increases screening rates. Participants can choose the blood test, and some will get the app to help them follow up. The goal…

This study will survey 200 women who had a C-section after using an epidural for labor. Researchers want to see if removing the old catheter and placing a new one leads to less pain than using the original catheter. The goal is to find the best approach for managing pain during C…

This study will test a program called eHiLLs designed to improve eHealth literacy among Spanish-speaking adults aged 65 and older. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-received, and to gather data for a larger future study. Fifty participants will be enrolled, …