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This study compares two methods of tracking blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes: traditional fingerstick testing and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). About 360 adults aged 18 to 75 who use insulin will be followed for 12 months to see which method better lowers A1C leve…

This study tests whether a smart order set in electronic health records can help primary care doctors better manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. About 150 participants will use continuous glucose monitors, and doctors will get decision support from …

This study tests a web-based tool called the BMI-CDS (Weight Loss Wizard) in 40 primary care clinics. The tool gives doctors and patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity personalized estimates of the benefits and risks of treatments like weight-loss surgery or medication. Over 1…

This pilot study compares two imaging methods—ICG microangiography and conventional angiography—in 8 adults with severe frostbite. The goal is to see if the safer ICG dye test can accurately show damaged tissue, potentially replacing the standard angiogram that uses contrast dye …

This study looks at whether an 8-week mindfulness course can help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. About 28 participants will take the course either right away or after a wait. The goal is to see if the course is practical and if it improves emotional well-being and…

This small study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) can improve thinking and memory in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Six participants will receive either real TBS or a sham (fake) treatment to see if the re…

This study looks at medical records of 50 cancer patients who say cannabis helped stop their tumor from growing or shrank it. Researchers want to see if there is real evidence behind these claims. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.

This study aimed to see if continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could help hospital staff manage patients with diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Researchers planned to enroll adults in the emergency department and track how often CGMs were used, how accurat…

This study will test whether it's possible to create a registry for people with Alzheimer's who are receiving lecanemab infusions, along with their care partners. Researchers want to see if they can collect information on quality of life and caregiver burden in a real-world clini…

This study aimed to see if insulin, given as a nasal spray, reaches the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. Researchers planned to give a single dose of low or high insulin (or a placebo) to 18 healthy adults aged 36–55, then collect samples via spinal tap at several time poi…