Tufts Medical Center

This study looks at how common nerve-related eye pain is in people who feel discomfort in their eyes. Researchers will test 1,000 participants to see if their pain is linked to nerve issues rather than typical dry eye. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to tes…

This study tests a video program called 'I kua na'u' to help Native Hawaiian elders aged 55 and older plan their future medical care. The program uses videos and personal recordings to make advance care planning more culturally appropriate. About 220 participants will take part i…

This study aims to see if a test called quantitative sensory testing (QST) can measure how well the nerves on the eye's surface are working. Researchers will use heat, cold, and vibration on the skin near the eye to check nerve responses in people with dry eye disease or corneal …

This study tests whether showing older patients with advanced kidney disease a video about advance care planning helps them make better medical decisions. 456 people aged 65 and older took part. The goal is to see if the video leads to more discussions and documentation of their …

This study is testing whether a special microscope (in vivo confocal microscopy) can reliably detect tiny nerve growths called microneuromas, which may be a sign of neuropathic corneal pain. Researchers will scan the eyes of 438 adults with dry eye or corneal disease to see if th…

This study tests whether a computer character that talks and gestures can help cancer patients fill out symptom surveys more completely. About 100 adults with gastrointestinal or head and neck cancer will use the system during treatment. The goal is to see if this approach reduce…