University Of California, Davis

This study aims to test whether a new set of support strategies helps people who start medication for opioid addiction in the emergency room continue their treatment with an outpatient doctor. It will involve nearly 3,500 adults and will track if they stay on their prescribed med…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) can help mothers of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) produce more breast milk. It will involve 40 mothers whose babies are expected to stay in the NICU for at least four weeks. M…

This study is testing whether a faster, 5-day version of magnetic brain stimulation can help adults with depression. Researchers will compare the real treatment to a placebo (sham) version in 264 participants. They'll measure changes in depression symptoms, brain activity, and em…

This study is testing whether a sensitive blood test can help doctors decide the best next step for patients with early-stage rectal cancer who have completed initial chemotherapy and radiation. The test looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA in the blood. Based on the test result, pa…

This study is testing a new, less invasive way to fix hernias using a needle guided by ultrasound or CT scans, instead of traditional surgery. It's for adults who cannot or do not want to have standard hernia operations. Researchers will check if this approach is safe and if it i…

This study is testing a new motorized biopsy device to see if it gets better tissue samples from pancreatic lesions than a standard needle. Researchers will compare the quality and diagnostic accuracy of samples from a single pass of each tool in 30 patients. The goal is to impro…

This study aims to create better breastfeeding support programs for mothers who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Researchers will work with patients, healthcare providers, and hospital leaders to design practical support strategies. The goal is to help mothers continue …

This study compares two different methods for delivering antibiotics during breast reconstruction surgery to prevent infections. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a dissolvable antibiotic bead or a non-dissolvable antibiotic disc placed during surgery…

This study is testing a mobile health program called FANS-EI, which uses text messages to help parents and their support networks stay involved in early therapy for their young autistic children. The goal is to see if this extra support makes it easier for parents to participate …

This study is testing a special fabric sleeve that uses body heat to potentially increase blood flow and reduce menstrual cramps. Researchers want to see if this wearable device can help ease period pain without medication. The study will involve 100 women with painful periods wh…

This study aims to make steroid injections for knee arthritis less painful. Researchers will test if using a thinner needle or a cooling numbing spray reduces pain during the procedure for 88 participants. They will also check if experiencing less pain from the shot itself leads …

This study is testing if applying a gel called timolol to a surgical wound helps it heal faster and better than standard wound care. It will involve 220 adults who have had a skin cancer removal procedure and whose wounds are left to heal naturally. Participants will apply either…

This study is testing whether a gamified phone app that uses AI can help young adults, especially those struggling to afford food, make healthier dietary choices. About 114 UC Davis students will use either the full app or a basic version for six weeks to track their eating. The …

This study aims to understand how eating kimchi (fermented cabbage) affects gut bacteria and health markers in healthy adults. Researchers will compare people eating kimchi daily to those eating regular cabbage for three weeks. Participants will provide blood and stool samples to…

This University of California, Davis study aims to understand how people's expectations about treatment affect their mood, motivation, and reactions to rewards. Healthy participants aged 15-25 will receive a fake version of brain stimulation treatment (no actual stimulation) over…