University Of Miami

This study tested whether adding the drug belinostat to standard zidovudine (AZT) therapy could help control adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATLL), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. Fifteen adults with ATLL received the combination treatment to see if it could eliminate cancer …

This study tested if a 16-week home program combining leg stimulation exercise with a diet plan was better than diet alone for improving health in adults with spinal cord injuries. Researchers measured changes in body fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolism. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a portable goggle system could reliably diagnose mild traumatic brain injuries (like concussions) in community medical settings like urgent care or emergency departments. Researchers enrolled 120 adults who had recently suffered a head impact, along with…

This study tested whether doctors could accurately check if breast cancer has spread by removing and examining just a few key lymph nodes instead of many. Researchers worked with 20 patients who had advanced breast cancer that had reached their lymph nodes. They wanted to see if …

This study tested whether providing HIV prevention medication (PrEP) immediately at a needle exchange program helps people stay HIV-negative. Researchers enrolled 90 adults who use the syringe service and tested negative for HIV. They measured if getting the medicine right at the…

This study tested a culturally tailored health promotion program, led by a community health worker, to see if it could help prevent memory and thinking problems in Latino adults aged 50 and older who are living with HIV. The program aimed to improve overall health through activit…

This study tested whether acetaminophen, the common pain reliever, could relieve itch when applied as a skin gel. Researchers compared three different strengths of the gel to a placebo gel in 17 healthy volunteers. They measured how well the gels reduced itch caused by two differ…

This study tested whether mindfulness training could improve the quality of life for people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful and chronic skin condition. Researchers enrolled 37 HS patients to see if learning mindfulness techniques could help them better manage pain, …

This study tested a 10-week stress management group program designed specifically for Spanish-speaking Hispanic men who have been treated for prostate cancer. The program taught relaxation and coping skills to help improve quality of life and reduce symptoms like fatigue, pain, a…

This study tested a procedure to reduce pain from moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. Doctors used tiny, permanent beads to block small arteries feeding the inflamed knee joint, aiming to decrease pain and swelling. The study involved 9 adults who hadn't gotten enough relief …

This study tested whether giving an anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the blood vessels during a non-surgical fibroid treatment could reduce common side effects like pain, nausea, and weakness afterward. It involved 42 women undergoing the procedure. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil could reduce anxiety in adults about to receive ultrasound-guided injections for joint or tendon issues. Researchers compared anxiety levels in 48 participants who received lavender aromatherapy versus those who did not. T…

This small study tested whether a special bioelectric dressing could help skin heal better after surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful skin condition. Researchers enrolled 12 adults with HS to see if the dressing could speed up healing, reduce pain, and improve sca…

This study explored ways to make nerve stimulation treatments more accessible to Black and Hispanic patients with chronic nerve pain. Researchers tested whether culturally sensitive educational videos could improve understanding and expectations about these treatments. The study …

This study aimed to understand how sleep apnea and low oxygen levels affect muscle strength and lung function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers measured hand grip strength and collected blood samples from 30 participants with cervical spinal cord injuries to …

This study tested a health education program in Miami schools to see if it improved families' knowledge and behaviors around COVID-19 safety. Researchers compared 112 parents and guardians who received the program to those who did not. They measured changes in knowledge, confiden…

This study aimed to better understand how the immune system goes wrong in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Researchers observed 124 participants with these conditions over time, collecting health information and blood samp…