Baylor Research Institute

This study tests whether a small, wireless heart monitor called CardioMEMS can help people with a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) avoid hospital stays for heart failure. About 40 adults who already have an LVAD will be randomly assigned to either get the monitor or receive standard …

This study looks at whether starting four approved kidney medicines quickly (over about 8 weeks) is safe and works better than the usual step-by-step method in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. About 64 adults will be randomly assigned to either the rapid-st…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test for colorectal cancer, combined with a smartphone app, can encourage more people to get screened. About 5,500 average-risk adults aged 45-84 will either use the blood test alone or also get app-based reminders and guidance. The goal…

This study tests whether a new radiation shield system (RAMPART IC) can better protect medical staff from radiation during certain leg procedures compared to traditional lead aprons. About 75 care team members will wear special badges to measure their radiation exposure. The goal…

This study aims to create a formula that adjusts tacrolimus blood levels in pregnant women who have had a uterus transplant. Pregnancy changes how the body processes the drug, so current tests may not show the true active amount. Researchers will study 55 participants to develop …

This study looks at 200 women who had a labor epidural and then needed a C-section. Researchers want to know if reusing the same epidural or placing a new spinal causes less pain during the surgery. Participants will simply answer yes or no about whether they felt pain.

This study will test a program to help Spanish-speaking older adults (65+) learn how to find and understand health information online. Researchers will work with 50 Latino participants to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The goal is to gather information for a large…

This study aims to find out how common hidden heart artery plaque is in former high-intensity athletes, like NFL alumni or Division I players, who are 30 or older. Researchers will use AI-guided CT scans to look at the heart arteries and compare the results with blood tests. The …