Stanford University

This study compares two wound-cleaning solutions used during surgery for advanced pilonidal disease. About 72 people will be randomly assigned to receive either standard saline or hypochlorous acid (Vashe) to see which leads to faster wound healing. The goal is to find the best w…

This study tests whether patients who receive a stem cell transplant for blood cancers can safely stop taking the immunosuppressive drug tacrolimus earlier than usual. About 50 participants will be enrolled to see if early cessation by day 88 is feasible and does not lead to seve…

This early-stage trial tests whether baricitinib, taken with a steroid-sparing medication, can reduce heart inflammation in adults with cardiac sarcoidosis. Ten participants will take the drug for 16 weeks and have regular PET scans to see if inflammation improves. The goal is to…

This study will see if using artificial intelligence to find calcium buildup in heart arteries on chest CT scans that people already had can help doctors start or adjust cholesterol-lowering medications. About 120,000 adults with known heart disease or significant calcium buildup…

This study will see if starting an automated insulin delivery (AID) system within 2 weeks of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis helps young people manage their blood sugar better and stick with the system long-term. About 16 participants will be followed for a year to see how many conti…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) mindfulness experience can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. About 42 patients will try VR and then compare their feelings to standard hospital care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free too…

This study looks at whether waking up more slowly from anesthesia can help people think clearer, have less pain, and leave the recovery room sooner after lower-leg or foot surgery. About 300 adults having planned surgery with nerve blocks will be randomly assigned to either a lon…

This study tests whether augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can help teens aged 11-17 who are extremely afraid of needles. About 20 participants will use a special headset to practice facing their fear in a safe, virtual environment. The goal is to reduce their anxie…

This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block (an injection near nerves in the neck) can reduce symptoms of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition that causes a rapid heart rate upon standing. Twenty adults with POTS will receive either the real injection or a sha…

This study tests whether giving psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) while people are under general anesthesia can safely reduce depression symptoms. Ten adults with major depression will receive either psilocybin or placebo during four sessions, all while asleep. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether community health workers (called promotoras) can help Latinx patients recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Sixty participants will either get a health worker to guide them or just a list of resources. The goal is to see if this support improves qual…

This study tests whether giving a medicine called dexmedetomidine during a second-trimester D&E procedure can lower the risk of severe grief and post-traumatic stress afterward. About 100 people will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if cal…

This study looks at whether a lower dose of the drug cabergoline can safely prevent breast pain, swelling, and leaking after a second-trimester abortion or pregnancy loss. The standard dose can be expensive and cause side effects. Researchers will compare the lower dose to the us…

This study aims to find the best combination of dietary strategies for weight loss using a fully digital program. Researchers will test four approaches: limiting high-calorie foods, eating within set time windows, and increasing protein or fiber intake. 208 adults with overweight…

This study explores how new mothers use a digital app designed to support recovery after childbirth. The app collects wellbeing data and offers tailored guidance. Researchers will ask 60 participants about the app's ease of use and helpfulness during the first 12 weeks after deli…

This study looks at how an implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve affects the brain and body in people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. Researchers will measure brain waves and heart activity in 12 adults to understand these changes. The goal …

This study tests a new educational program for high school students in construction career classes. The program uses a special software tool to help students see how building design choices can affect the health of different neighborhoods, especially those that are less well-off.…

This study looks at whether the kind of education patients receive about a one-time propofol sedation treatment can change how well it works for depression. Twenty adults with moderate to severe major depressive disorder will get a single propofol infusion and be randomly assigne…

This study uses smartphone sensors to track physical activity and heart health in 15,000 US adults. Participants answer health questions and may receive personalized activity prompts. The goal is to learn how daily movement relates to cardiovascular risk, not to test a treatment.

This study tests whether personalized text messages written by an AI can encourage people to be more active. Fifty adults with an iPhone and Apple Watch will receive daily texts for two weeks—some tailored to them, some generic. Researchers will track activity via HealthKit to se…