The University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

This study looks at whether involving the whole family can help people with type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky eat healthier and exercise more. Researchers will work with 75 adults and their families to create a personalized nutrition and physical activity plan for 6 months. The g…

This study tests whether delivering lidocaine (a numbing medicine) and steroids directly into an artery in the brain can relieve the intense headaches that often follow a type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. Researchers will enroll 15 adults with mild to moderate bleedi…

This study looks at whether eating pistachios and attending a health education session can improve sleep in women aged 45-65 who have poor sleep. Participants will eat a snack daily for about a month, meet with a study therapist, and track their sleep. Researchers will measure ch…

This study tests whether using a vibrating device or a cooling spray before a corticosteroid injection reduces pain compared to no numbing method. About 165 adults with arthritis, tendinopathy, or nerve compression in the hand, wrist, or elbow will rate their pain during the inje…

This study tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can reduce urine leakage in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare sildenafil to a placebo over 4 weeks in 24 adults aged 18-75 who have at least 3 leaks per week. The goal is to find a new way to manage…

This study is testing a new way to help people walk better after a stroke. Researchers will have 15 stroke survivors and 15 healthy adults walk on special treadmills that can apply gentle resistance and give feedback. The goal is to find the best combination of these tools to hel…

This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might influence how well immunotherapy works for solid cancers. Researchers will collect stool samples from 16 people with advanced cancer who are already receiving standard immunotherapy. The goal is to understand the connection, …

This study looks at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called cortical priming affects the ability to learn leg movements in both healthy adults and people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure changes in stepping speed and brain activity after five sessions…

This study looks at why some people lose muscle and strength after weight loss surgery, and why others regain weight. Researchers will track eating habits, grip strength, and body changes in 110 bariatric patients for a year. They will also study genes and metabolism to find fact…

This study explores the link between gut bacteria, fatigue, and memory or thinking problems in people with cancer. Researchers will collect stool samples and measure cognitive function in 250 adults undergoing standard cancer treatment. The goal is to better understand these conn…

This study compares two muscle relaxant drugs (rocuronium and cisatracurium) used during general anesthesia in people with chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see which drug leads to fewer lung complications after surgery. About 490 adults with kidney disease will take part to…