University Of Arkansas

This study tests whether combining home food delivery with video-based smoking cessation counseling helps rural smokers quit more than counseling or food delivery alone. Participants are adults aged 21-75 who smoke regularly and live in certain Arkansas counties. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether offering PTSD therapy to people in jail who also have opioid or stimulant use disorder can help them start addiction treatment after release. Researchers will screen and refer participants, then randomly assign some to start therapy immediately in jail an…

This phase II trial tests a combination of eight chemotherapy drugs given in lower doses and shorter cycles to people with high-risk multiple myeloma. The goal is to prevent myeloma cells from regrowing between treatments, leading to longer remissions and better survival. The stu…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a less intense version of a standard chemotherapy regimen can reduce side effects by half while still controlling low-risk multiple myeloma in adults 65 and under. Participants receive a combination of drugs, a stem cell transplant, and three year…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people on medication for opioid use disorder stay drug-free. The app tracks location and sends alerts when users enter high-risk areas. Researchers will also use brain scans to understand why some people do better than others. Th…

This phase 2 trial tests a new way of giving chemotherapy to people with high-risk multiple myeloma who have already had some treatment. Instead of high doses with long breaks, researchers give lower doses in shorter cycles to prevent cancer cells from regrowing. The goal is to i…

This study aimed to see if a special nutritional supplement (AMS2434) could help people with Parkinson's disease build stronger muscles and improve brain function. It was designed for adults aged 55 and older with mild to moderate Parkinson's. However, the study was withdrawn bef…

This study tests a new treatment plan for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. The plan combines several drugs, including bortezomib and melphalan, with stem cell transplants and long-term maintenance therapy. The goal is to see if this approach w…

This study tests whether applying radiofrequency ablation (a heat treatment) to the area where a breast tumor was removed can kill any leftover cancer cells and reduce the need for a second surgery. It involves 104 women aged 50 and older with early-stage breast cancer. The goal …

This study tests a technique called axillary reverse mapping during breast cancer surgery. Doctors inject a radioactive tracer and blue dye to map the arm's lymph drainage, hoping to avoid damaging those vessels and reduce the risk of lymphedema (arm swelling). The study involves…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug daratumumab to a standard treatment plan helps people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. The study involves 50 participants and uses a combination of daratumumab, carfilzomib,…

This study compares tears and blood samples from men with and without prostate cancer to find clues that separate aggressive from non-aggressive disease. Researchers aim to develop a simple diagnostic tool. 75 men aged 35-85 who are being checked for prostate cancer will provide …

This study tests whether providing money specifically for healthy foods during pregnancy helps minority and rural women in Arkansas avoid gaining too much weight. About 280 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice or that advice plus funds to buy recommended h…

This study looks at how to best help childcare centers use proven methods to improve kids' diets, like hands-on activities with fruits and vegetables. About 1,850 teachers and staff from Arkansas and Louisiana will take part. The goal is to see if giving extra support to centers …

This study explores whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to standard speech therapy can improve word-finding in people with aphasia after a stroke. The trial involves 50 adults who are at least six months …

This study explores whether joining a weekly reading group can improve reading comprehension and communication confidence in adults with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Participants read a book at home and then discuss it in a 90-minute group session each wee…

This study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…

This study tests whether offering brief counseling in barbershops can help men in rural Arkansas drink less alcohol. About 611 men will take part, and researchers will track their drinking habits and mental health. The goal is to see if barbershops are a good place to reach men w…

Researchers at Arkansas Children's Hospital are studying how mitochondria work in children with autism spectrum disorder. They aim to identify distinct patterns of mitochondrial dysfunction that may relate to developmental delays. The study involves up to 5 visits with blood draw…

This study looks at how people's bodies react to stress in a pretend emergency room. Researchers will have 30 adults (20 who use meth and 10 healthy volunteers) do public speaking and math tasks while measuring stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure. The goal is to see i…