University Of Miami

This study looks at whether monitoring the immune response to the cytomegalovirus (CMV) can help prevent CMV disease in people who receive a lung transplant. About 100 adult patients who are CMV-positive and waiting for a lung transplant will take part. Researchers will track the…

This study tests whether briefly soaking a donor cornea in a solution rich in natural growth factors can reduce the loss of important eye cells after transplant surgery. About 100 people with Fuchs' dystrophy or corneal swelling who need a corneal transplant will take part. The g…

This study tests a new therapy that uses a brain-computer interface to control spinal stimulation, helping people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve their walking. The therapy is non-invasive and aims to boost leg strength, walking speed, and balance. The trial enrolls 12…

This study looks at whether eating a controlled Mediterranean diet before prostate cancer surgery can improve insulin levels and other health markers. About 20 men scheduled for prostate removal will follow this diet for a short time. Researchers will measure changes in blood and…

This study compares two methods of offering HIV prevention medication, hepatitis C treatment, and substance use disorder treatment via telehealth to 350 people who inject drugs. Participants must be HIV-negative and have exchanged syringes recently. The goal is to see which appro…

This study tests whether duloxetine, a nerve pain medication, can reduce the amount of narcotics needed after hip replacement surgery. About 64 adults having a first-time hip replacement will receive either duloxetine or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal is to see if d…

This study tests a short, 30-minute online program for caregivers of children aged 4-10 with anxiety. The program is adapted for Latin, Haitian, and Haitian-American families. Researchers want to see if it reduces caregiver stress and improves how they help their child. About 200…

This study looks at whether using a nasal high flow device during a 6-minute walk test helps people with COPD walk farther and feel less short of breath. About 30 adults with COPD will be tested with and without the device. The goal is to see if this simple oxygen method can impr…

This study looks at a new, low-risk therapy called passive neurosensory reintegration training (PNRT) for people with mild traumatic brain injury. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce symptoms like dizziness and improve recovery. Researchers will also use advanced eye and b…

This study looks at whether giving breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors a personal referral to a tailored nutrition and exercise program helps them eat better and move more. Researchers will track how many survivors agree to join, complete the sessions, and feel sati…

This study is following 1,000 adults with early signs that can lead to multiple myeloma (a blood cancer). The goal is to learn why some people's condition gets worse while others stay stable. Researchers will use advanced genetic tests to look for key changes in the bone marrow. …

This study looks at how services from a non-profit cancer advocacy organization affect people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will track 400 patients over time to see if the group's programs improve access to care, quality of life, and reduce financial …

This study looks at why some people who get a kidney transplant develop protein in their urine again, especially those with a kidney disease called FSGS. Researchers will collect blood and kidney tissue samples before and after the transplant to find the cause. The goal is to und…

This study looks at whether talking with a trained community health worker helps people handle non-medical problems (like finding insurance or housing) better than just reading how-to materials. About 900 adults in Florida with at least two unmet social needs will take part. Rese…

This study follows 300 preterm and full-term infants from birth to age 10 to understand how early kidney development affects future risk of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Researchers use ultrasound and blood/urine tests to track kidney size and function. The goal is to i…