St. Louis University

This study tests whether sending text message reminders and education to pregnant women with diabetes helps them follow their care plan, including keeping appointments, tracking blood sugar, and taking medications. About 185 pregnant women with diabetes (either pre-existing or ge…

This study looks at whether a single dose of antibiotics works as well as longer courses to prevent infections in children with mild open fractures. About 800 kids aged 0-17 with grade 1 or 2 open fractures will be split into three groups: one dose, 24 hours, or 24 hours plus 5 d…

This study looks at adults with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver problems. Researchers want to find out how common liver injury is in these patients and what genetic or environmental factors might make it worse. About 120 participa…

This study looks at whether a blood test measuring a protein called CK-18 can spot liver transplant rejection without needing a needle biopsy. About 70 liver transplant patients and healthy volunteers will give blood samples to compare CK-18 levels. If successful, this could make…

This study is testing whether measuring a specific type of immune cell (regulatory T cells) before a kidney transplant can predict if the new kidney will start working slowly or with delay. Researchers will follow 180 adult kidney transplant patients to see if these cells can ser…