Baylor Research Institute

This study is testing whether transplanting a uterus from a living or deceased donor can allow women who cannot get pregnant due to not having a working uterus to have a baby. The trial involves 20 women who have healthy ovaries. After the transplant, doctors will help them try t…

This study is testing a year-long healthy lifestyle program specifically designed for people who have had a stroke. The program focuses on better eating and increased physical activity to help participants lose weight. Researchers want to see if this approach improves weight, fit…

This small, early-stage study is testing whether a two-week course of steroid pills can improve muscle function in adults with a swallowing disorder called EGJOO. Researchers suspect the condition might be linked to an allergic reaction in the esophagus. The goal is to see if thi…

This study is testing whether a proven weight loss program can work just as well when delivered by video call to people who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal is to make the program more accessible, especially for underserved groups. Researchers …

This early study aimed to test whether plasma (the liquid part of blood) from people who recovered from COVID-19 could help hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. The idea was that antibodies in the recovered patients' plasma might help fight the virus in sick patients. T…

This study is testing a weight loss program specifically designed for people who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. The program helps participants improve their eating habits and physical activity over 12 months, with follow-up checks at 18 months. Researchers …

This study is testing if adding a drug called everolimus to standard anti-rejection medications after a liver transplant can better prevent liver cancer from coming back. It will involve about 336 adults with advanced liver cancer who receive a transplant. Researchers will compar…

This study aimed to compare two different eye drop treatments for controlling inflammation after cataract surgery in patients with diabetes. It planned to test if a single, long-acting insert (Dextenza) was as effective as a four-week schedule of standard steroid eye drops (predn…

This study aimed to see if using cold saline to inflate a special balloon placed in the uterus could better control severe bleeding after childbirth compared to using room-temperature saline. It was designed for women aged 18-45 who had just delivered vaginally and were experienc…

This early-stage study is testing the safety of combining two drugs, abemaciclib and ramucirumab, for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread and stopped responding to initial chemotherapy. The main goal is to see how safe the combination is and what sid…

This study is testing if giving a common blood thinner (heparin) as a shot under the skin is as safe and effective as the standard method of giving it directly into a vein for patients on a lung life support machine called ECMO. The goal is to find the best way to prevent dangero…

This early-stage study aimed to see if taking curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) could safely treat high-grade abnormal cervical cells (CIN3) and potentially cause them to regress. The plan was for 14 women with CIN3 to take curcumin pills twice daily for 12 weeks while d…

This study is testing a new exercise assessment called CASE to help doctors decide when young athletes can safely return to sports after a concussion. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, and symptoms during sport-like exercises in 125 athletes aged 10-22 who have…

This study is testing a special workshop, led by fellow firefighters, that teaches emotion regulation skills. It aims to prevent PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use problems in new firefighter recruits. Researchers will compare this workshop to standard mental health educa…

This study aimed to find out if taking antibiotics for three days after a common laser surgery for an enlarged prostate (HoLEP) actually prevents urinary tract infections. It planned to compare men who received the antibiotics to those who did not. The goal was to help doctors av…

This study is testing whether a brief, three-session therapy can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people recovering from spinal cord injuries. Researchers are comparing this special therapy to standard rehabilitation care in 200 patients during their hospital reco…

This study is testing whether a special recovery plan called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) can help people need less strong pain medication after receiving a kidney from a living donor. Researchers will compare 60 patients using the ERAS plan—which includes a pre-surgery…

This study is testing whether shining a special near-infrared light on the head can help improve memory, attention, and thinking in people with early to mid-stage dementia. Researchers want to see if this light can boost brain cell activity and support the brain's own repair proc…

This study aimed to test if a special pain-blocking injection given during surgery could help patients use fewer opioid painkillers afterward. It focused on people having weight loss surgery or other minimally invasive stomach procedures. The trial planned to compare two differen…

This study is testing whether a small implanted device that gently stimulates a neck nerve (the vagus nerve) can help the brain and spinal cord rewire themselves during physical therapy. The goal is to improve arm and hand strength and function for people living with chronic spin…

This study aims to understand why people might not sign up for cancer prevention research. Researchers are interviewing a small group of patients to learn about their concerns and barriers. The goal is to use this feedback to make future studies more welcoming, trustworthy, and a…

This study aims to understand how different anesthesia drugs affect measurements of esophageal muscle function during a diagnostic test called FLIP topography. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with swallowing disorders like achalasia who are undergoing a specific endoscopic proc…