Tufts Medical Center

This study aims to validate a new, non-invasive imaging method to help doctors diagnose neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), a severe type of eye pain that often gets mistaken for regular dry eye. Researchers will use a special microscope to look for tiny nerve abnormalities in the ey…

This study is testing a new way for cancer patients to report their symptoms, like pain and fatigue, using a friendly, animated AI chatbot. The goal is to see if this conversational computer character helps patients complete their surveys more thoroughly than using a standard web…

This study is testing a video program designed specifically for Native Hawaiian elders to help them with advance care planning—the process of discussing and documenting their wishes for medical care if they become seriously ill. The program uses culturally respectful videos to ex…

This study aims to measure how common nerve-related pain is in people who experience chronic eye discomfort, often diagnosed as dry eye. Researchers will test 1,000 participants with eye drops to see if their pain is linked to nerve problems. The goal is to better understand the …

This study aims to better understand how nerves function in people with various eye surface diseases, including dry eye and neurotrophic keratitis. Researchers will use a non-invasive test to measure how participants perceive sensations like heat, cold, and vibration on the skin …

This study is testing whether a video decision aid can help older patients with advanced kidney disease make better-informed choices about their future medical care. About 456 patients aged 65 and older will either watch a video explaining treatment options or receive usual care.…