University Of California, San Francisco

This pilot study tested three different blood pressure medicines and three ways for young adults to track their blood pressure at home. The goal was to see which combination works best to lower blood pressure and improve quality of life. The study included 36 people aged 18 to 40…

This study compared oral valganciclovir, topical ganciclovir 2%, and placebo for treating CMV anterior uveitis, a viral eye infection that can cause pain, glaucoma, and vision loss. The trial enrolled 51 adults with confirmed CMV in the eye. The goal was to see which treatment be…

This study tested giving pembrolizumab (with or without axitinib) before surgery to people with advanced kidney cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if this approach could boost the immune system's attack on the tumor and help control the cancer better than surgery alone. …

This study looked at whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard physical therapy helps people regain knee strength and muscle size after meniscus repair surgery. About 15 participants were followed for 12 weeks after their operation. The goal was to see if this te…

This study tested a device called Nanodropper that makes smaller eye drops for people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal was to see if smaller drops work just as well as standard drops to lower eye pressure. The study planned to enroll 16 adults who already use a common…

This study looked at whether a 20% N-acetylcysteine (NAC) solution could improve lung function and reduce mucus in people with moderate-to-severe asthma. Only 4 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. Each person received both NAC and a placebo in two-week per…

This study tested if applying tranexamic acid (TXA) directly to the surgical site during breast reconstruction after mastectomy could reduce bleeding (hematomas) and fluid collections (seromas). These complications can delay healing and cancer treatments. The study enrolled 23 wo…

This study tested how acceptable it is to use misoprostol alone to bring on a late period, without first confirming pregnancy. It involved 17 people who were up to 14 days late and did not want to be pregnant. The goal was to see if people were satisfied with this approach and if…

This study aimed to see if Acthar gel could improve symptoms and lung function in people with sarcoidosis, a disease that causes inflammation in the lungs. Researchers measured a blood marker called CXCL9 to track the drug's effect. Only 2 people took part before the study was st…

This pilot study tested several low-cost behavioral nudges—like text messages and videos—to encourage HIV retesting among adults at higher risk of infection in rural Kenya and Uganda. The goal was to see which approaches were acceptable and feasible, and to refine them for a futu…

This study looked at how chemicals in everyday products and the environment might affect cancer risk in pregnant women and their children. Researchers measured chemical levels in the body and checked for signs of inflammation and DNA damage. The study included over 1,500 pregnant…

This study looked at what causes sudden, severe asthma attacks in adults aged 18 to 75. Researchers measured mucus thickness in patients having an asthma attack to better understand the disease and how inhaled steroids help. The goal was to find new ways to treat asthma, but the …

This study tested a non-drug program that combined bright light therapy and sleep coaching to improve sleep and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's. Only 15 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so results are limited. The goal was…