Rush University Medical Center

This study gives 400 adults with diabetes or high blood pressure free home-delivered produce boxes and vouchers for 6 months, plus nutrition education. The goal is to see if this helps them eat more fruits and vegetables, feel more food secure, and improve their health. Participa…

This study looks at whether draining excess fluid from the knee or injecting a substance from the patient's own blood (platelet-rich plasma) can lower inflammation after a sudden ACL tear. About 99 people aged 18-50 who need ACL surgery will take part. The goal is to see if these…

This study looks at whether using a catheter to deliver clot-busting medicine or to remove a clot can help people with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who did not get better after a week of blood thinners. About 100 adults with acute DVT in the thigh or knee area will be randomly assi…

This study tests whether using a device to precisely control breathing during CPR can help more people survive a cardiac arrest. About 852 adults who have a cardiac arrest in the hospital will be randomly assigned to either standard manual breathing or breathing guided by a real-…

This study looks at ways to help more Black cisgender women get PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will work with Planned Parenthood clinics in Illinois to find and remove barriers to PrEP. About 250 women who test positive for an STI will be included. The goal is …

This study tests whether losartan, a common blood pressure medicine that also reduces scarring, can prevent abnormal scar tissue from forming in the knee after ACL reconstruction. About 144 adults having ACL surgery will take losartan or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug …

This study tests whether a special numbing injection (ketorolac plus lidocaine) can reduce pain when placing cervical dilators the day before a second-trimester abortion. About 76 adults will receive either the injection or a placebo. The goal is to improve comfort and reduce the…

This study tests a special mindfulness program (MAP) against a health education program in 30 older adults (65+) with mild cognitive impairment and high stress. The goal is to see if MAP can lower stress and improve memory, mood, and well-being. The study focuses on whether the p…

This pilot study aims to see if a new program can help people manage their weight after they stop taking anti-obesity medications. Researchers will test if the program is easy to run and acceptable to patients. About 214 participants will either receive the new program or usual c…

This study looks at how speech-language pathologists decide whether to restrict a patient's diet based on food residue seen in the throat during a swallowing test (FEES). Sixty therapists will review images of residue and indicate if they would restrict eating. Half will also wat…

This study looks at whether a standard step-by-step plan can help adults on high-flow oxygen therapy stop it more quickly and safely. About 2,000 patients across 8 hospitals will be involved. The goal is to see if the plan leads to more patients successfully coming off oxygen wit…