Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

This study is testing if taking a turmeric supplement (curcumin) for two weeks can help detect Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see if curcumin travels to the eye and sticks to specific protein deposits linked to Alzheimer's, making them visible. They will also check the …

This study is testing a precise, ultrasound-guided dry needling technique to see if it can reduce headache pain and disability. Researchers will insert thin needles into a specific deep neck muscle in 50 people with frequent headaches to relieve tension. The main goals are to che…

This study is testing whether a supplement called geranylgeraniol (GG), derived from the annatto plant, can help reduce muscle pain, weakness, and cramps in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. About 95 participants with statin-related muscle symptoms will take either…

This small pilot study is testing whether a combination of two natural compounds found in tea and coffee—L-theanine and paraxanthine—can temporarily improve focus, attention, and thinking in adults with ADHD or autism. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tests to compar…

This study is testing if giving a single dose of ketamine during surgery helps adults with serious bone injuries recover better. Researchers want to see if ketamine reduces pain after surgery, lowers the need for strong opioid painkillers, and improves symptoms of depression and …

This study is testing if adding blood flow restriction therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. About 105 adults who have had this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy or therapy …

This study aims to understand the root causes of several common and distressing vaginal conditions. Researchers will collect samples from 550 women, comparing those with chronic pain (vulvodynia), recurrent infections, or preterm labor to healthy women. The goal is to see if diff…