University Of Arkansas

This study tests whether an intensive treatment approach works better for people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, especially those with high-risk genetic features. The treatment involves high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplants, followed by long-term maintenance me…

This study is testing whether adding a newer drug called daratumumab to the standard 'Total Therapy' approach helps patients with high-risk multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. The trial involves 50 newly diagnosed patients who will receive the drug co…

This study is testing whether adding heat treatment right after breast cancer tumor removal can help prevent the cancer from coming back. Researchers are applying radiofrequency energy to the surgical area immediately after tumor removal in women over 50 with early-stage breast c…

This study aimed to test a nutritional supplement called AMS2434, designed to help build muscle and support brain chemistry in people with Parkinson's disease. It planned to measure if the supplement could boost muscle growth and improve mood and thinking in older participants. H…

This study tests whether a proven counseling program for unhealthy drinking can work when delivered in barbershops, where rural men are more likely to go. It aims to help over 600 men in Arkansas reduce their drinking days and improve mental health by making support more accessib…

This study is testing a new surgical mapping technique called Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM). The goal is to help surgeons see and avoid the delicate lymph vessels that drain the arm during breast cancer surgery. By protecting these vessels, researchers hope to significantly redu…

This study is exploring whether substances found in tears and blood can help doctors distinguish between aggressive and less aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Researchers are collecting samples from 75 men who are already being evaluated for possible prostate issues. The goal …

This study aims to prevent opioid overdoses by testing if support from a pharmacist is more effective than a counselor for people with opioid addiction who are leaving jail. Participants receive training on how to use the overdose-reversal drug Narcan and counseling to help them …

This study is testing a flexible coaching program to help daycare centers successfully teach healthy eating habits to young children. It involves 1,850 daycare centers in Arkansas and Louisiana. The program provides extra coaching support only to centers that are struggling with …

This study is testing a special prenatal care program for Marshallese women in the U.S. to see if it helps prevent premature births and other serious pregnancy complications. The program combines group doctor visits with a personal guide to help women attend appointments and acce…

This study aims to understand how people physically and emotionally react to stressful situations similar to those in emergency departments. Researchers will have 30 participants (20 with methamphetamine use history and 10 healthy adults) perform public speaking and math tasks in…

This study aims to understand how the body's energy systems, called mitochondria, work in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers are developing a blood test to measure mitochondrial function and see if it relates to autism symptoms and development. The study in…