Sanford Health

This study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation can safely control HPV-positive throat cancer in people who are non-smokers or minimal smokers. It follows 75 patients for five years to see if the cancer stays away after this 'de-escalated' treatment. The goal is to mainta…

This study is testing if preserving a specific nerve (the vagus nerve) during gastric bypass surgery for weight loss can help prevent painful ulcers that sometimes form after the operation. Fifty adult patients having this surgery will be randomly assigned to have the nerve eithe…

This study is testing a personalized support program for people about to start treatment for head and neck cancer. The program aims to help patients better cope with the physical and emotional challenges of their rigorous treatment. Researchers will compare the well-being of 80 p…

This study aims to learn more about how acute leukemia develops by analyzing blood and bone marrow samples from children and young adults. Researchers will look for specific genetic patterns in the cells that might drive the disease. The goal is to gather knowledge that could hel…

This study aims to understand how a pregnant person's stress and mental health affect their body's ability to process blood sugar. Researchers are looking at medical records and following 150 pregnant volunteers to see if stress helps explain why some people develop gestational d…