Oregon Health And Science University

This study tests whether a rewards program can help people continue their opioid addiction medication after being released from jail, when overdose risk is highest. Up to 75 participants who are already receiving treatment in jail can earn gift cards—up to $600 over three months—…

This study aims to see if one of two common progestin-only birth control pills (norethindrone or drospirenone) is better at helping control high blood pressure in women recovering from preeclampsia after giving birth. It will involve 50 women at OHSU who have had preeclampsia and…

This study is testing a fetal surgery procedure called FETO for babies with a severe, life-threatening hernia of the diaphragm. During pregnancy, doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to help the lungs develop, aiming to improve the baby's chance of survival after b…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement called L-fucose can help control symptoms of GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain energy and causes movement problems. Sixteen adults with confirmed GLUT1DS will take either the supplement or a pl…

This study is testing whether the antibiotic cefotetan works as well as standard antibiotics for hospitalized patients with serious E. coli infections in the blood or urinary tract. About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either cefotetan or standard antibiotic…

This study is testing a smartphone app called DailyDose, which is designed to help adults with Type 1 diabetes manage their condition. The app tracks blood sugar, insulin, and exercise to give personalized advice on insulin doses and food, especially around workouts. Researchers …

This study aims to see if a special training program for National Guard leaders can help prevent mental health problems in their teams. Researchers will train leaders and then measure changes in anger, loneliness, and distress reported by service members and their partners over a…

This study is testing whether adding weekly online mindfulness group sessions to regular prenatal care can help prevent depression during and after pregnancy. It will involve 160 pregnant women who will either receive these digital therapy sessions or continue with their standard…

This study is testing a training program for therapists to help them use powered mobility devices (like small powered wheelchairs) with very young children who have severe cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this training helps therapists successfully use these devices with chi…

This is a small, early-stage study to see if it's safe and practical to test psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') for women with chronic pelvic pain that hasn't responded to standard treatments. Fifteen women will receive a single moderate dose of psilocybin alon…

This study aims to understand how women who had diabetes during pregnancy use an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor during their first year after giving birth. Researchers will observe 50 participants as they wear the monitor to track their blood sugar levels and learn a…

This study aims to see if playing virtual reality construction games can detect changes in a person's performance related to how much sleep they've had. Researchers will enroll 12 healthy adults to complete VR tasks during lab visits while monitoring their sleep patterns at home.…

This study aims to learn if Rocklatan eye drops improve blood flow to the retina in people with early-stage open-angle glaucoma. Researchers will use special imaging scans to measure blood flow in the eye before and after using the drops for 6 to 12 months. The goal is to underst…

This study aims to find the best way to screen for hidden heart problems in pregnant women who regularly use methamphetamine. Researchers will test several quick screening methods against a detailed heart ultrasound to see which ones work best. The study will also track pregnancy…

This study is testing whether wearable fitness trackers are a practical tool for measuring physical activity in pregnant women. Researchers will give 40 pregnant participants a Garmin activity tracker and randomly assign half to see their activity data while the other half cannot…