Loma Linda University

This study aims to find out if taking iron pills every other day works as well as taking them daily for children with iron deficiency anemia. Researchers will compare the two schedules over three months to see which one better improves blood health and causes fewer side effects. …

This study aims to see if toothpaste tablets work as well as regular toothpaste at controlling plaque, gum inflammation, and cavities. For 6 weeks, 50 adult participants will use either the tablets or a standard toothpaste. Researchers will measure plaque, gum health, and cavity …

This pilot study is testing whether a specific 12-month diet can slow the progression of kidney cysts in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The diet is low in salt, caffeine, and certain nutrients, and high in potassium. Researchers will compare kid…

This study is testing whether Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a method that teaches skills to shift from negative to positive emotional states, can help people in addiction recovery. Researchers will compare standard addiction treatment alone to standard treatment plus 8 weeks of…

This study aims to see if a newer type of surgical membrane, made from placental tissue, works better than a standard collagen membrane for treating bone loss around dental implants. Researchers will compare how much bone regrows and how well patients heal after surgery. The resu…

This study is testing a new type of nasal breathing device for premature babies who are struggling to breathe. It will compare this new device, which controls air pressure, to the standard high-flow oxygen tubes currently used. The goal is to see if the new device is a safe and p…

This study is testing whether freezing the nerves around broken ribs (a procedure called cryoablation) helps reduce pain and improve breathing better than standard pain treatments. Researchers will compare the two approaches in 30 adults with multiple painful rib fractures. The g…

This study aims to find the best way to ease painful nerve damage (neuropathy) in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare three approaches: a special hands-on therapy, a guided food-elimination diet, and a combination of both. The goal is to see which method best re…

This study is testing whether a dietary practice called 'seed cycling' can help women with irregular periods, painful cramps, or PMS. For three months, 50 participants will eat specific seeds (flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower) during different phases of their menstrual cycle.…

This study aims to find out if eating mangoes can improve immune system function and cognitive abilities like memory and focus in healthy college students. Researchers will compare two groups of young adults aged 18-30: one group will eat 1.5 servings of mango daily, while the ot…

This research study aims to better understand shoulder strength in baseball players. It will measure how shoulder anatomy and a player's biological age (how their body has aged) affect their strength, compared to their actual age. The goal is to use this information to help devel…