Lundquist Institute For Biomedical Innovation At Harbor-ucla Medical Center

This study planned to test a comprehensive care program for Hispanic adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It aimed to see if combining regular doctor visits with nurse education, physical therapy support, and at-home symptom tracking would help more people achieve low disease a…

This study is testing if a once-daily oral antibiotic called omadacycline works as well as standard antibiotic treatments for bone and joint infections. It involves 180 adults who need 4 to 12 weeks of therapy. The main goal is to see if the simpler, once-daily pill is as effecti…

This study aimed to see if carefully measuring and adjusting the amount of milk or formula given to babies of overweight mothers could prevent them from becoming overweight. Researchers planned to compare babies fed normally with those whose milk intake was calibrated based on th…

This study is testing whether a medication called adalimumab can help reduce joint pain and improve movement in children and adults with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) types I, II, or VI. These are rare genetic disorders that cause severe joint stiffness and pain. For the first 16 w…

This study aims to understand how diet and exercise affect sperm in overweight, inactive Hispanic men. Researchers will compare sperm from healthy active men to obese inactive men, then test if 12 weeks of diet changes, exercise, or both can alter sperm characteristics. The study…

This study aims to understand how not getting enough sleep changes stress and sex hormone levels in healthy older adults. Researchers will monitor 5-10 participants in a sleep lab, restricting their sleep to 4 hours per night for 4 nights while measuring hormones, thinking skills…

This study aimed to understand how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) worsens the natural decline in testosterone levels as men age. Researchers planned to compare hormone levels in men with untreated OSA to those using CPAP therapy. The goal was to identify the specific biological me…