Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

This early-phase trial tests a new approach for triple negative breast cancer, a high-risk type. It combines cryoablation (freezing the tumor) with immune checkpoint inhibitors to help the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will enroll 36 women with…

This study tests whether online speech therapy works as well as in-person therapy for children aged 5 to 11 with repaired cleft palate. About 64 children will receive 30-minute sessions twice a week for 10 weeks, either online or face-to-face. Researchers will measure improvement…

This study tests whether eating pecans daily for three months can improve memory, mood, and overall brain function in people aged 50 and older with mild cognitive impairment. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to eat either pecans or pretzels as a snack. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether listening to a 30-minute audio track with special binaural beats, adjusted in real-time based on brain activity, can reduce stress and improve thinking in 32 college music majors preparing for a concert. Participants will have brain scans and do tasks bef…