University Of Kansas Medical Center

This study will test if taking a CT scan while standing (upright) provides more useful information than the standard lying-down (supine) CT scan for diagnosing narrowing in the lower spine. About 20 adults who are already scheduled for a routine spine CT will also get a standing …

This study will test a telehealth group prenatal care program called Centering HER in 72 low-income Black pregnant women in Kansas who are at moderate or high risk for preeclampsia. The program focuses on improving blood pressure monitoring and aspirin use to prevent early-onset …

This study tests whether low-fidelity driving simulator training can improve driving performance and thinking skills in people with Parkinson's disease. About 36 participants will either receive 10 simulator training sessions or join a waitlist group. Researchers will compare dri…

This study looks at whether a carefully planned ketogenic diet can reduce pain and improve thinking in people who have both osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment. Ten adults will follow the diet under supervision, and researchers will check their pain, physical function, a…

This study looks at whether combining walking with a virtual reality game on a treadmill can improve both movement and thinking in older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a condition that raises dementia risk. Ten volunteers aged 65 and older will do 18 sessions …

This study tests whether combining robot-assisted walking training with a mild spinal cord stimulation can help people who had a stroke and still cannot walk. Twenty adults who had a stroke at least six months ago will try this therapy for 24 sessions. The goal is to see if it is…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 110 adults with advanced lung, head/neck, or mesothelioma cancers. The samples will be stored in a biobank to help scientists study genetic changes and find better ways to predict treatment outcomes. Participants donate samples bu…