University Of Arizona

This early-stage study tests whether donor immune cells collected after exercise can better prevent or treat leukemia relapse in patients who had a stem cell transplant. About 94 participants with various blood cancers will receive these special cells either to prevent relapse or…

This study tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with standard education can help 25 pre-diabetic teenagers (ages 13-17) improve their blood sugar control and adopt healthier habits. For the first 10 weeks, participants receive only education; for the nex…

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

This study compares two vaginal treatments—estrogen and DHEA—for common menopause symptoms like dryness, discomfort, and painful sex. About 324 perimenopausal and menopausal women will be randomly assigned to one treatment and complete questionnaires and simple tests. The goal is…

This study looks at whether a simple breathing exercise called box breathing can help older adults (65+) recover from knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces stress, pain, anxiety, and improves overall recovery. Thirty-two participants will either practice box …

This study tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help the brain's natural waste-clearing system remove proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will give TMS to 20 older adults with mild cognitive impairment and measure changes in protein levels and thin…

This study looks at how green light therapy might reduce chronic pain in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers think the light works by lowering inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. 70 adults with fibromyalgia and moderate to severe pain will receive either green or white l…

This study tests whether adding telephone health coaching to a symptom management handbook helps reduce symptom severity and improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast, GI, or melanoma cancer and their caregivers. About 200 survivor-caregiver pairs will take part. …

This study looks at whether reducing evening light exposure helps young children (ages 5-6) who have trouble falling asleep. Researchers will test three methods: adjusting home lighting, wearing amber-tinted glasses, or wearing clear glasses. The goal is to see if these strategie…

This study tests a program to help long-term lung cancer survivors feel more supported and improve their quality of life. Thirty survivors will be randomly assigned to either the support program or a comparison group. The program uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy …

This study tests whether a drug called Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate) can reduce hearing loss in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for cancers like testicular, head and neck, or thoracic cancer. About 25 adults will receive Pedmark alongside their standard chemo to see if it …

This study tests a new way to help people without stable housing get screened for cervical cancer. A mobile health unit will visit community locations in Tucson, offering easy-to-understand education and the option to collect their own sample for HPV testing. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to understand what causes preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. Researchers will compare blood samples from 500 women, including those with and without the condition. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and treat preeclampsia in the future.

This proposed prospective, randomized, single-blinded controlled trial will directly compare Stratafix anti-microbial barbed sutures and standard PDS sutures for fascial closure at the time of Cesarean delivery. Primary outcomes will include postoperative pain scores at 24 hours…