The University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

This study tests whether teaching community clinics through video calls can help them start a complete diabetes program for uninsured Latino adults. The program includes remote check-ins, community health workers, medicine access, and diabetes education. Researchers will compare …

This study tests a video program called Rise Up! Against Violence, created by high school students who have experienced gun violence. The program aims to teach middle schoolers about the real-life consequences of guns and fighting. Researchers will test it in schools in high-viol…

This study tests whether a daily supplement called L-citrulline can prevent pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (including preeclampsia) in first-time mothers. Researchers will give either L-citrulline or a placebo to 338 healthy pregnant women between 12-16 weeks of pregnancy …

This study looks at whether a safe, low-intensity brain stimulation called tDCS can help people who have had a stroke learn to walk better. About 70 stroke survivors will receive the stimulation while practicing stepping and walking. Researchers will measure changes in walking sp…

This study is testing a new device that uses low frequency ultrasound to see if it can safely help heal and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Ten adults aged 40 and older with chronic knee pain will try the device and report any side effects or improvements. The goa…

This study looks at three treatments for urgent, frequent urination in women aged 60 and older who are also at high risk of falling. Participants will either do pelvic floor exercises with a physical therapist or take one of two medications (mirabegron or trospium) for 12 weeks. …

This study tests whether a fun social media game can help women aged 65-85 walk more. Participants join a private Facebook group with weekly photo challenges and wear an activity tracker. The goal is to see if the game boosts daily steps compared to just using the tracker alone.

This study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress …

This study follows 75 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries over 3 to 5 years. Researchers use yearly MRIs and motion measurements to see when shoulder damage begins and which daily activities contribute to it. The goal is to learn how to prevent shoulder problems bef…

This study trains Latino church members to become community health workers who help others manage diabetes and reduce health barriers. About 400 Spanish-speaking adults at risk for or with type 2 diabetes are taking part. The program uses an online platform to track progress and …

This study tests whether a software tool called the Respiratory Knowledge Portal (RKP) can help ICU teams reduce complications in patients on breathing machines. Researchers will collect data from 875 patients to see if the tool improves how alarms are set, helps wean patients of…

This pilot study aimed to see if common food allergens (milk, egg, peanut) pass through breast milk to infants and whether that causes allergies. Researchers planned to test breast milk samples and check babies for sensitization using skin prick and blood tests. The study was wit…