Baylor Research Institute

This early study tested a stent graft device to repair a tear in the ascending aorta (aortic dissection) without open surgery. Only one patient was enrolled, and the study was terminated early. The main goal was to see if patients survived 30 days after the procedure.

This early-stage study tested whether adding curcumin (a compound in turmeric) to standard chemotherapy could help patients with metastatic colon cancer that no longer responds to 5FU. The goal was to check safety and see if the combination shrinks tumors. Only 15 people were enr…

This study tested whether placing cold, wet sponges on the uterus during a cesarean delivery could help it contract better, reducing blood loss and the need for extra drugs or a hysterectomy. Only 8 women participated before the trial was stopped early. The results are too limite…

This study tested the drug TAS-102 (also known as Lonsurf) in 14 people with a rare and aggressive type of neuroendocrine cancer that started outside the lungs. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or improve survival. The trial was stopped early, so results are li…

This study tested whether a special type of MRI called DWIBS can better identify suspicious breast lesions found on mammograms and ultrasounds. The goal was to see if it could accurately tell benign from malignant lesions and potentially reduce false-positive biopsies. Only 11 wo…

This study tested whether a special recovery program could help living liver and kidney donors recover faster and with less pain. The program included exercise and other resources before the transplant. The study was stopped early and only enrolled 21 people, so results are limit…

This study aimed to create and test an educational resource for children with mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and their parents. Researchers planned to work with stakeholders like doctors, coaches, and school nurses to develop the resource and see if it could be used in …

This study tested a new tool called SONET to measure how crowded emergency departments (ERs) are. Researchers looked at data from 7,000 adult patients across six hospitals to see if the tool could accurately predict problems like long waits or patients leaving without being seen.…

This study tested whether a new type of liver function test using a substance called cholate could better assess the severity of liver disease in people with end-stage liver disease. The goal was to improve how doctors predict outcomes and guide treatment. The study included 103 …

This study looked at whether simple tests of frailty—like grip strength, walking speed, and weight loss—can predict how well liver transplant patients do before and after surgery. Researchers planned to follow 300 adults with end-stage liver disease who were waiting for a transpl…

This study looked at whether measuring resting metabolic rate (how many calories your body burns at rest) before bariatric surgery can help predict weight loss after the procedure. Researchers planned to enroll 84 adults scheduled for primary bariatric surgery and use a device ca…

This study followed 7 people with Mucolipidosis Type IV (MLIV) to learn how the disease naturally progresses. Researchers used tests like neuropsychological exams, blood and urine tests, and brain MRIs to find better ways to measure the disease. The goal was to improve future cli…