University Of Miami

This study tested a drug called belinostat combined with zidovudine (AZT) as a follow-up treatment for people with adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATLL), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could make cancer cells disappear from the blood. T…

This study tested whether a home exercise program using electrical stimulation for leg muscles, combined with a healthy diet, could improve body composition and metabolism in adults with spinal cord injury. Twenty-six participants were assigned to either exercise plus diet or die…

This study tested a 12-week program for Hispanic mothers with overweight or obesity and their 3-5 year old children. The program included nutrition education, exercise, and coping skills training, plus monthly check-ins for 6 months. The goal was to help mothers and children impr…

This study tested whether a portable goggle system (I-PAS) can reliably diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in community settings like urgent care or emergency rooms. Researchers enrolled 120 adults aged 18-50 who had a head injury with symptoms like loss of consciousness…

This study looked at whether giving HIV prevention pills (PrEP) right away at a syringe exchange program helps people stay HIV-negative. About 90 adults who were already part of the program and tested negative for HIV took part. Researchers measured how much of the medicine was i…

This study tested a health program designed for older Latino adults living with HIV to see if it could help prevent cognitive decline (memory and thinking problems). Thirty participants completed the program, which focused on healthy habits and cultural relevance. The main goal w…

This study tested whether a special bioelectric dressing can improve healing of wounds after a surgical procedure called de-roofing for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Twelve adults with HS took part. Researchers measured how fast the wounds healed and how many people healed compl…

This study looked at whether mindfulness training can help people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition that causes painful boils, feel better about their quality of life. Researchers enrolled 37 adults with HS and measured changes using a quality-of-life q…

This study tested a 10-week in-person stress management program for 188 Spanish-speaking Hispanic men who had treatment for prostate cancer. The program taught relaxation and coping skills to help improve quality of life, reduce distress, and ease symptoms like fatigue and pain. …

This study tested a procedure called geniculate artery embolization to treat knee pain from moderate to severe osteoarthritis. Doctors injected tiny, permanent beads into blood vessels around the knee to block blood flow and reduce pain. Nine adults aged 40-80 who had not gotten …

This early-phase study tested whether a gel made from acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) can relieve itching. Seventeen healthy adults received different strengths of the gel on their skin, then had itch triggered by two different methods. Researchers measured how i…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender essential oil can reduce anxiety in adults before an ultrasound-guided procedure like a joint injection. 48 people took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels using a simple scale. The goal was to see if this natural approach coul…

This study tested whether using a person's genetic information to guide surgical wound cleaning (debridement) could improve healing of chronic venous leg ulcers. Researchers analyzed genes and proteins from wound tissue before and after cleaning. The goal was to see if this perso…

This study looked at two different exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease: high-speed power training and periodized training (which cycles through different types of exercise). Researchers wanted to see which approach better improves muscle strength, power, and eve…

This study looked at whether a health education program in schools helped students and their parents learn more about COVID-19 and make safer choices. About 112 participants from several Miami-area schools took part. Researchers measured things like COVID-19 knowledge, confidence…

This study looked at how two different exercise programs—high-speed resistance training and plyometric jump training—affect muscle stiffness, jumping ability, and everyday activities in older adults living independently. 48 people between 55 and 90 years old took part. The goal w…

This study looked at whether focused questionnaires can detect lymphedema—a swelling complication—earlier than physical measurements like arm circumference. Researchers followed 101 breast cancer patients who had armpit lymph node removal. The goal was to improve early detection …

This study tested whether culturally tailored videos could help Black and Hispanic adults with long-term nerve pain better understand and feel more positive about a treatment called nerve stimulation. Researchers also looked at what factors influence interest in joining such stud…

This study looked at 20 breast cancer patients with advanced lymph node involvement to see if a less extensive surgery (targeted axillary dissection) could accurately tell if cancer remained after chemotherapy. The goal was to find out if removing fewer lymph nodes is safe and re…

This study looked at how sleep apnea and low oxygen levels impact muscle strength and lung function in 30 adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers measured hand grip strength and muscle activity to compare those with and without moderate to severe sleep apnea. The goal…