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This study tests a daily cream called tapinarof, already used for psoriasis, in 6 adults with palmoplantar keratoderma — a condition that causes painful thickening of skin on the palms and soles. Researchers want to see if the cream can clear or improve the skin and check for sid…

This study tests whether a virtual reality experience, where people see an avatar that looks like them in a park, can help those in early recovery from stimulant use reduce drug use and stay abstinent longer. Researchers will compare this VR experience to a plain VR park without …

This phase 2 trial tests a nasal spray called Optate in 24 adults with mild COVID-19. The spray aims to lower virus levels in the nose and improve symptoms like congestion. Participants receive either Optate or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in virus levels and sympto…

This study looks at whether giving less radiation after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer can still prevent the cancer from coming back while causing fewer long-term side effects. About 83 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive either a standard or reduce…

This study tests whether a monitored ketogenic diet is safe and effective for weight loss in 40 obese adults with compensated NASH cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to either a ketogenic diet or standard dietary advice for 16 weeks. The main goals are to check for liv…

This study tests a program called PATH4YOU that helps women get birth control and pregnancy planning support when they need it. The program includes counseling, a decision aid, and same-day access to contraception at clinics. Researchers will enroll 1,200 women aged 18-49 in Indi…

This study is tracking 5,000 adults with achalasia, a condition where the esophagus fails to relax and push food into the stomach. All participants are treated with POEM, a procedure that uses an endoscope to cut the tight muscle without any incisions on the body. Researchers wil…

This study compares two methods for removing certain types of colon polyps (10-19mm adenomas or serrated lesions 10mm or larger) during a colonoscopy: cold snare piecemeal resection (CSPR) and cold snare endoscopic mucosal resection (Cold EMR). About 570 adults will take part to …

This study was designed to test whether a supplement called chondroitin sulfate is safe for newborns with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut infection. The plan was to give the supplement to very low birth weight babies for two days and compare their outcomes to those …

This study tests a new, gentle device called Boppli that continuously measures blood pressure in newborn babies in the NICU. Researchers will compare it to the standard blood pressure cuff to see if it works better at finding high blood pressure. The study includes 30 infants at …

This study tests smart soft contact lenses that measure eye pressure continuously for 24 hours in people with glaucoma and healthy adults. Researchers will check how accurate and comfortable the lenses are compared to standard eye pressure tests. The goal is to improve glaucoma c…

This study tests a modified soft contact lens to measure pressure inside the skulls of babies at risk for hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain). About 25 infants will wear the lens during standard checkups and before/after surgery. The goal is to see if the lens can accurate…

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led program to stop certain medications (anticholinergics) can lower dementia risk in older adults. 344 participants aged 65+ who take these drugs will be followed for 2 years, comparing cognitive changes and quality of life between those who…

This early-phase trial tests whether adding lacosamide, a drug normally used for seizures, can safely help people with chronic pancreatitis who still have abdominal pain despite taking opioids. The study involves 21 adults who will take lacosamide for 7 days alongside their usual…

This study tests whether people with sickle cell disease can reduce their pain by doing acupressure on themselves at home using a simple tool called AcuWand. Three hundred adults will either perform real or sham acupressure every other day for five weeks. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether a combination of virtual reality exercises and computer-based cognitive training can improve memory and thinking in 172 older adults (55+) who have both heart failure and mild cognitive impairment. Participants will use VR and computer programs designed t…

This study aimed to see if a combination of remimazolam and fentanyl could safely sedate patients during dental extractions lasting 30 minutes or less. It planned to enroll healthy adults needing tooth removal. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolle…

This study aimed to see if using a special nasal mask that provides positive airway pressure (PAP) during colonoscopy sedation could reduce the frequency, length, and severity of low oxygen levels compared to standard oxygen through a nasal cannula. The study planned to enroll hi…

This study tests a videoconference-based coaching program for testicular cancer survivors to help reduce fear of cancer recurrence and improve quality of life. About 70 survivors will be randomly assigned to either a coaching program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AC…

This pilot study aimed to test whether a virtual reality (VR) cooking simulation could improve arm movement and daily function in people with acquired brain injury. Participants would have used VR to practice reaching, grabbing, and stirring motions. However, the trial was withdr…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can help manage chronic pain in people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will use brain scans and other tests to understand how acupuncture affects pain signals. The study involves 60 participants aged 14 to 80 who have sickle cell dise…

This study is testing a decision aid tool to help patients aged 45-75 choose the right colorectal cancer screening option. Researchers will see if the tool improves shared decision-making between patients and doctors. About 400 participants from two healthcare systems in Indiana …

This study tests whether an AI tool that uses electronic medical records can help predict and reduce delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after major surgery. About 60 people aged 65 and older will take part. The goal is to see if giving doctors a delirium risk alert can l…

This study looks at whether a 6-month or 12-month follow-up colonoscopy is better for people who had a large colon polyp (20-50 mm) removed that was not cancerous. About 546 adults will be assigned to one of the two follow-up schedules. The goal is to see which timing finds any r…

This study looks at 200 people with ongoing stomach discomfort (functional dyspepsia) to find out how often they have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers will compare two methods—growing bacteria in a lab and DNA testing—to identify which germs are present. …

This study uses MRI scans to look at the brain and upper digestive tract in people with gastroparesis and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain and gut interact in this condition. Researchers will compare stomach movements before and after meals. This…

This study creates a registry of people with gastroparesis—a condition where the stomach empties too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, and pain—who have received a gastric electrical stimulation (GES) device. The goal is to collect long-term data to help researchers understand ho…

This study compares how full and satisfied people feel after eating a high-protein snack bar versus a high-carbohydrate snack bar. About 150 healthy adults aged 18-65 with a normal or slightly overweight BMI will participate. Each person visits twice, eating one type of bar each …

This observational study will follow 125,000 adults with employer-based insurance to see how GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP obesity medications (like Wegovy and Zepbound) affect weight, healthcare use, and medical costs. Researchers will compare people who take these drugs to those who don'…

This study tests whether showing parents an infographic about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms helps more children get diagnosed. About 200 parents of children with OSA symptoms will either see the infographic or receive usual care. Researchers will compare how many childre…

This study tests a mobile app called SuperAssist that helps mental health supervisors focus on their clients' goals during supervision. The goal is to see if using the app improves job well-being, reduces burnout, and boosts the quality of care. About 180 mental health providers …

This study follows 180 infants from birth to age 2 to see how bacteria in their upper airways change over time. Researchers want to learn if certain bacteria lead to more airway inflammation and lower lung function, which could increase asthma risk. The study does not test any tr…

This study was designed to test whether scheduled video calls with a nurse could help family members who make medical decisions for hospitalized older adults with Alzheimer's or similar cognitive issues. The goal was to improve communication and reduce anxiety and depression. How…

This study looks at how common kidney injury is in newborns in intensive care and what factors increase the risk. Researchers will review medical records of about 4,000 babies from hospitals around the world. The goal is to better understand short- and long-term kidney health, bu…

This study looks at how to improve colorectal cancer screening in rural clinics in Indiana. Clinics will mail FIT kits, send reminders, and use patient navigators to help people aged 45-75 get screened. The goal is to see which strategies work best to increase screening rates and…

This study aims to improve how breath samples are collected and analyzed to find better ways to measure lung health. Researchers will collect breath from up to 1,000 people, including healthy volunteers and those with respiratory or inflammatory conditions. No treatments or medic…

This study tests whether electrically stimulating a nerve in the ear can reach the internal vagus nerve, which controls stomach function. Researchers will measure nerve signals and stomach activity in 131 healthy volunteers and people with gastroparesis. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the ear can activate the vagus nerve, which controls stomach function. Thirty healthy volunteers will receive ear stimulation and perform simple maneuvers like coughing. Researchers will measure nerve activity and stom…

This study looks at how a device that electrically stimulates the stomach (gastric electrical stimulation) affects the vagus nerve and heart in people with gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties slowly. Researchers will measure heart rate variability and hormone lev…

This study looks at how the vagus nerve works in people with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) who have a gastric electrical stimulator implanted. Researchers will use a non-invasive electrode patch on the neck to measure nerve signals and see if they relate to symptom relief. Th…

This study is not testing a new treatment. Instead, it follows 500 people who already had a procedure called TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) for acid reflux. Researchers will collect data from medical records to see how symptoms and quality of life change over time. T…

This study creates a database to track how safe and effective a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound radiofrequency ablation (EUS RFA) is for treating tumors or swollen lymph nodes in the pancreas. About 100 people aged 14 and older who are already scheduled for this procedure …

This study follows 249 premature infants to understand how their lungs develop and whether certain lung function patterns predict breathing problems in the first year of life. Researchers measure lung diffusion capacity at 4 months of age. The goal is to identify which babies are…

This study tests whether shining a UV flashlight on the skin changes nitric oxide levels, as part of developing a new, noninvasive way to measure certain molecules in the body. Researchers will recruit 150 healthy adults and children, expose their ear lobes, hands, or foreheads t…

This study aims to improve how overdose fatality review teams work by giving them a data dashboard and training. Instead of reviewing just one or two cases at a time, teams will use near real-time data to spot patterns and make better recommendations. About 400 team members and l…

This study enrolls 2,300 Kenyan women and girls to improve cervical cancer prevention. Women provide self-collected swabs for HPV testing and undergo standard visual screening. The goal is to see if self-testing is as good as or better than current methods, and to understand what…

This pilot study is testing a new tool called PATH that helps doctors assess the unique health needs of people aged 50 and older living with HIV. Participants will answer questions about their health through a patient portal or with a research coordinator before a routine HIV app…

This study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…

This study tests new strategies to make sure that decisions about who gets a heart transplant or a heart pump are fair and based on objective medical criteria, not bias. Researchers will work with over 1,400 patients and doctors at heart centers across the U.S. to reduce racial a…

This study tests a 12-session teletherapy program called ICARE for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their care partners. The program teaches emotion recognition from facial expressions and empathy skills through role-playing. Researchers want to see if it's practical …

This study collects blood samples from 19 people whose metastatic melanoma or kidney cancer shrank without treatment. Researchers want to study the immune system's role in this rare event. The goal is to better understand what causes spontaneous regression, which could lead to ne…

This research studies a program that places social workers in 25 children's doctor offices across Indiana. The goal is to help doctors spot and treat mental health issues like depression and anxiety sooner. About 575 patients and staff will take part to see if this approach impro…

This study looks at how CFTR modulators, a type of cystic fibrosis treatment, affect bone strength and muscle mass in adults with CF. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and lean body mass over 12 to 24 months. The goal is to understand whether these treatments help …

This study is creating a new tool for children with spina bifida and their doctors to work together on setting personal goals for managing bladder and bowel leakage. The goal is to improve the child's quality of life by focusing on what matters most to them, rather than just medi…