University Of Arkansas

This study tested whether delivering healthy food directly to the homes of people with type 2 diabetes in rural areas could help them manage their condition better. It involved 415 adults who reported having trouble getting enough healthy food. Researchers compared the health of …

This study tested whether a diabetes education program, originally designed for homes, would work well when offered in group sessions at churches. It involved 321 adult Marshallese people with type 2 diabetes, who each brought a family member to learn together. The main goal was …

This study tested whether a drug called cobimetinib, taken as a daily pill for 3 weeks at a time, is safe and can shrink abnormal tangles of blood vessels located outside the brain (extracranial arteriovenous malformations). It involved a very small group of 3 participants, aged …

This study tested a program to help people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to afford healthy food. For 12 weeks, researchers delivered boxes of diabetes-friendly food and easy-to-understand education materials directly to participants' homes. The goal was to see if this direct …

This study tested a new, low-cost smartphone device designed to check for ear infections and hearing problems. Researchers compared this new device to a standard, more expensive medical device to see if it works just as well. The goal is to make ear health screening easier and mo…

This study tested whether improving the nutritional quality of school meals could help prevent obesity in children. It involved about 11,500 students across six rural Arkansas school districts. Researchers compared schools that implemented a new, comprehensive nutrition program w…

This early-stage study tested whether a new vaccine called PepCan could safely prevent head and neck cancer from returning in patients who had recently finished treatment and were in remission. Seventeen participants received either the vaccine or a placebo injection over two yea…

This small study looked at whether a 10-week strength training program could help adults aged 65 and older perform their desired daily activities more easily and improve their mental health. Six participants completed guided, twice-weekly workouts and answered questionnaires abou…

This study aimed to see if a newer method for planning radiation therapy could reduce a common and distressing side effect—severe dry mouth—for patients with head and neck cancer. It compared two planning techniques in 23 patients to see which one better preserved saliva gland fu…

This study tested an online program led by nurses to help young women who survived breast cancer. The program aimed to reduce menopausal symptoms, improve sexual function, and help with body image concerns after cancer treatment. Participants attended eight private video sessions…

This small, completed pilot study tested a new 12-week occupational therapy program called ActiveHeal EST. It aimed to help breast and prostate cancer survivors build resilience, improve their quality of life, and manage symptoms like pain and fatigue. The program included group …

This small pilot study aimed to understand how cannabis affects older adults. Three participants aged 55-70 consumed cannabis brownies with different THC/CBD doses during three separate sessions. Researchers measured their mood, thinking skills, balance, and vital signs to see ho…

This study aims to learn more about the skin of premature babies using a non-invasive light device. Researchers will use the device on 44 babies in the NICU to measure things like skin maturity and bilirubin levels. The goal is to see if this new method can provide useful informa…