Loma Linda University

This study looks at whether giving iron every day or every other day works better for children with iron deficiency anemia. About 100 kids aged 1-18 will take oral iron for 3 months. Researchers will check blood levels to see which schedule helps more and causes fewer stomach iss…

This study tests whether a 12-month diet low in salt, caffeine, protein, and carbs, but high in potassium and water, can slow kidney cyst growth in 30 adults with ADPKD. Participants are split into diet and regular diet groups. The goal is to see if the diet reduces cyst progress…

This study compares two barrier materials used in surgery to repair bone loss around dental implants: a membrane made from donated birth tissue (amnion-chorion) and a standard collagen membrane. Fifty-six adults with peri-implantitis (infection and bone loss around an implant) wi…

This study compares toothpaste tablets to a standard toothpaste (Colgate Cavity Protection) for cleaning teeth and gums. Fifty adults will use one of the two products for six weeks. Researchers will measure plaque, gum inflammation, and cavities before and after the trial to see …

This study tests whether a behavioral method called Emotional Brain Training (EBT) can help people in recovery from addiction manage stress, anxiety, and cravings. About 54 adults receiving standard addiction treatment will either continue their usual care or also attend weekly E…

This study compares lidocaine, a numbing drug, to morphine for treating severe kidney stone pain in the emergency room. Researchers will enroll 250 adults whose pain isn't relieved by standard treatment. The goal is to see if lidocaine provides better pain relief at 30 minutes, p…

This study tests a procedure that freezes the nerves around broken ribs to see if it reduces pain and helps people breathe better. About 30 adults with at least two broken ribs and severe pain will either get the freezing treatment or standard pain medicine. Researchers will trac…

This study compares a new device called ADINA to standard high-flow nasal cannula for giving oxygen to premature babies with breathing distress. About 40 babies in the NICU will take part. The goal is to see if ADINA works as well as the usual method and to check for safety issue…

This study will test whether eating 1.5 cups of mango every day for 12 weeks can improve immune function and thinking skills in healthy young adults aged 18 to 30. Researchers will measure changes in immune cells, inflammation, and cognitive test scores. The goal is to see if thi…

This study will test three approaches to reduce painful nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults aged 35-85 with moderate to severe neuropathy will receive either a special massage-like therapy (INF), a diet guided by a food sensitivity test (NVIf), or both toget…

This study looks at whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health in people with prediabetes. Researchers will measure markers of gut permeability and short-chain fatty acids in blood samples from 31 participants. The goal is to see if mango…

This study will measure shoulder and grip strength in 120 healthy baseball players to see how shoulder structure (retroversion) and age affect strength. Participants will have their strength tested with a special device. The goal is to better understand shoulder function in athle…