Sanford Health

This study tests a modified radiation schedule for women aged 50 and older with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Instead of the standard every-other-day treatment over 10 days, participants receive five daily radiation sessions with a slightly lower dose each day. The goal is…

This study tests a prehabilitation program for 80 adults with head and neck cancer. The program provides personalized education and support before and during cancer treatment to improve emotional well-being, reduce distress, and enhance quality of life. Participants are compared …

This study looks at how mental health and stress impact blood sugar levels in pregnant women, and how this might contribute to gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 150 women with healthy single-baby pregnancies to understand these connections. The goal is to better ident…

This study looks at genetic changes in cancer stem cells from children and young adults with acute leukemia. Researchers will analyze bone marrow or blood samples to find gene patterns that may drive the disease. The goal is to better understand leukemia and potentially discover …

This study looks at whether a lower dose of radiation can safely treat HPV-positive oropharynx (throat) cancer in people who have never smoked or smoked very little. Researchers will follow 75 patients for up to 5 years to see if the cancer stays away and how their quality of lif…

This study looks at whether keeping the vagus nerve intact during gastric bypass surgery can lower the chance of developing painful ulcers. Researchers will measure a hormone called gastrin in 50 adults before and after surgery. The goal is to understand how nerve preservation af…