University Of Arizona

This study tests whether a 12-week virtual cooking and nutrition program is practical and helpful for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers. Participants attend nutrition education, cooking classes, and health coaching sessions online. The goal is to see if the …

This early-phase trial tests a new approach using donor immune cells that have been mobilized through exercise to prevent or treat leukemia relapse after a stem cell transplant. The study will enroll 94 people with various blood cancers. Some will receive the exercise-mobilized c…

This early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…

This study tests a new type of breast imaging called upright breast CT (UBCT) that creates a 3D picture without compressing the breast like a mammogram. It uses a low radiation dose similar to standard mammography. The goal is to see if this device can help doctors detect breast …

This study explores whether emergency doctors can use a portable ultrasound machine to better assess tissue damage from rattlesnake bites. Current methods rely on physical exams, which may miss early changes. The goal is to see if ultrasound can detect injury earlier and help doc…

This study aims to make cervical cancer screening easier for people who are unhoused or unstably housed. Researchers will bring a mobile health unit to community locations in Tucson, Arizona, where participants can learn about cervical cancer, collect their own sample for HPV tes…

This study compares babywearing (using a carrier to hold the baby against the caregiver's chest) with traditional skin-to-skin care for stable infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Researchers will measure heart rate, temperature, oxygen levels, and brain activity to see i…

This study tests whether taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a common supplement, before and after hand or foot surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to take NAC or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers will track pain, fun…

This study compares two vaginal treatments—estrogen and DHEA—for relieving menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, discomfort, and painful intercourse. About 324 women aged 40-90 will use one of the treatments and report changes in symptoms and sexual health. The goal is to help…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for guided muscle relaxation can help people undergoing cell therapies like CAR-T or stem cell transplant feel better. Participants will use the VR headset once daily for up to 20 minutes during their hospital stay. Researc…

This study compares two types of stitches used to close the belly muscle after a C-section: a new barbed suture (Stratafix) versus the standard smooth suture (PDS). The goal is to see if the barbed stitch leads to less pain and less need for narcotic painkillers in the first two …

This study tests whether reducing blue light exposure in the evening—using amber-tinted glasses or smart lightbulbs—can help children ages 5 to 6 fall asleep faster. Sixty children with sleep difficulties will be randomly assigned to one of three light-reducing strategies for two…

This study explores whether estrogen influences how the brain processes fear, focusing on postmenopausal women who experience natural declines in the hormone. Participants will take an estradiol tablet and undergo brain scans while viewing shapes that sometimes predict a mild ele…

This study explores whether a new school-based program called THRIVE-Belize is acceptable and practical for promoting adolescent health in southern Belize. The program covers topics like communication, healthy relationships, mental health, and substance use prevention. In this ph…

This study looks at whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and receiving education can help teenagers with prediabetes improve their blood sugar levels and adopt healthier behaviors. Twenty-five teens aged 13-17 will take part in a 20-week program, first receiving sta…

This study tests whether green light therapy can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia by calming brain inflammation. Researchers will use brain scans and spinal fluid tests to see how the light affects pain pathways. The trial involves 70 adults with moderate to severe pain wh…

This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can improve the brain's natural waste-clearing system (glymphatic function) in people with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will give TMS to 20 participants to see …

This study aims to understand what causes preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. Researchers will measure a protein called sFlt1 in the blood of 500 women, including those with and without the condition. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and treat this disease in …