University Of Kansas Medical Center

This study aims to find out which of two drug combinations works better to shrink or eliminate tumors before surgery in people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. It will compare a three-drug regimen (THP) to a four-drug regimen (TCHP). The main goal is to see which tre…

This study aims to see if a newer, thinner flexible scope works as well as traditional scopes for removing kidney stones. It will compare how successful each is at clearing stones and how much they cost. The goal is to find out if the newer scope can save money while keeping pati…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality treadmill program can help older adults who show early signs of dementia risk. Ten participants will complete 18 training sessions over six weeks, either using a VR treadmill or a regular treadmill. Researchers want to see if combin…

This study aims to see if performing a CT scan while standing up provides better information than the standard lying-down scan for diagnosing narrowing in the lower spine. Researchers will enroll 20 adults who are already scheduled for a standard scan to see if the standing posit…

This study investigates whether rinsing the bile duct opening with cold water at the end of an ERCP procedure, in addition to standard anti-inflammatory medication, can help prevent pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is the most common serious complication after ERCP, causing abdominal p…

This study is testing whether a telehealth group prenatal care program can help prevent early-onset preeclampsia, a serious blood pressure condition, in low-income Black pregnant women in Kansas. Researchers will compare a program of virtual group sessions with doula support and …

This study is testing whether a simple driving simulator can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their thinking skills and driving ability. Researchers will enroll 36 participants who will either complete 10 training sessions on the simulator or be placed in a waitlist g…

This study is testing if a supervised ketogenic diet (a very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) can help reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults who have both osteoarthritis and mild memory problems. Ten participants will follow the diet, and researchers will check their pa…

This study is testing a 12-week remote program to see if it's practical and helpful for adults with Down syndrome who have Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The program includes group exercise classes for the person with Down syndrome and weekly training and support sessi…

This small pilot study is testing whether combining two technologies—a robot that helps with walking practice and a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the spine—can improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke and can no longer walk on their own. The goal i…

This study aims to understand the link between knee pain and the physical structure of the kneecap joint. Researchers will use special weight-bearing CT scans on 36 adults with knee pain from conditions like osteoarthritis or 'runner's knee'. The goal is to see if specific measur…