University Of Maryland, Baltimore

This study looks at whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) after leaving the hospital helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar better than the usual finger-stick method. About 120 adults with diabetes and high blood sugar will be randomly assigned to use eit…

This study tests a wearable robot that helps people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) do leg exercises while still in bed, even if they cannot move on their own. The goal is to improve leg function and range of motion early after injury. About 100 adults aged 30-85 with recent TB…

This study tests a program called Fostering Positive Care Interactions in Assisted Living (FPCI-AL) to improve how staff interact with residents who have Alzheimer's or related dementias. The goal is to reduce distress and resistance during care, and increase engagement. The stud…

This study looks at whether a decision aid pamphlet can reduce anxiety and help people with low-risk thyroid cancer feel more ready to choose a treatment. About 34 participants will receive the pamphlet after diagnosis but before seeing a surgeon. The pamphlet explains treatment …

This study tests two simple activities—volunteering inside the assisted living community or joining a current events group—to see if they can reduce apathy in residents with mild to moderate memory issues. About 200 people aged 55+ will take part for 6 months, doing their assigne…

This study compares two standard radiation methods for cervical and endometrial cancer: proton therapy and photon therapy. The goal is to see which causes fewer stomach side effects like diarrhea. About 116 women with newly diagnosed cancer will take part, and they will be random…

This study will test two new risk scores designed to predict if a hospital patient is likely to develop sepsis or experience a sudden decline (like cardiac arrest) within the next four hours. The goal is to see if giving doctors and nurses these scores helps them check on patient…

This study looks at how doctors treat pelvic fractures in people 60 and older. It aims to see if patients and surgeons are willing to join a future trial comparing surgery versus non-surgery. 120 participants will be followed to check if such a large study is possible.

This study will test whether a personalized exercise app called Gingko Active helps middle-aged and older adults (45+) improve their strength, endurance, and balance better than following a standard exercise booklet. The study includes 60 healthy adults or those with controlled h…

This study aims to understand how the live attenuated influenza vaccine (nasal spray) affects immune cells in the tonsils and adenoids. Researchers will give the vaccine or no vaccine to 25 children scheduled for tonsil/adenoid removal for sleep apnea, then study the discarded ti…

This study looks at whether using a special fluid management approach (ACUMEN) during heart surgery can help prevent kidney damage. About 100 adults having heart bypass or valve surgery will take part. Researchers will measure kidney injury using blood and urine tests, and track …