University Of Miami

This study is testing whether adding a drug called daratumumab to a three-drug combination works better for controlling newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Researchers want to see if this four-drug combination is safer and more effective than the standard three-drug treatment. The …

This study compares two ways to deliver radiation for prostate cancer. One method gives an extra high dose to visible tumor areas using MRI guidance, while the other uses daily radiation treatments. Researchers want to see which approach better controls cancer while reducing side…

This study is testing if a much shorter course of radiation therapy is as good as the standard, longer course for controlling prostate cancer. Men with low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer received either 5 treatments or 26 treatments. The main goal is to see if the shorter c…

This study is testing if a medication called liraglutide, which helps with weight loss, can improve the results of a standard heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers think the drug might work by reducing harmful fat deposits around the heart. The study will in…

This study is testing whether giving a single high dose of vitamin D before hip or knee replacement surgery to patients with low levels can help reduce complications like infections. It involves 200 adults with osteoarthritis and low vitamin D. Researchers want to see if this sim…

This study is testing two different telemedicine methods to quickly start people who inject drugs on medications for HIV, Hepatitis C, and opioid addiction. It aims to see which approach is better at getting HIV under control, curing Hepatitis C, and helping people start addictio…

This study is testing whether switching breast cancer treatment earlier, based on a blood test that detects cancer DNA, helps control the disease longer than waiting for standard scans to show it's getting worse. It involves 24 people with advanced, hormone-positive breast cancer…

This study aims to find better ways to detect lymphedema, a potential swelling complication, at its earliest stages after breast cancer patients have lymph nodes removed. Researchers will compare whether detailed questionnaires filled out by patients can identify lymphedema as we…

This study aims to prevent stomach cancer and ulcers by screening people for H. pylori, a common stomach infection, and treating those who test positive. It focuses on 75 people in South Florida who already tested positive and completed treatment. The main goal is to compare whet…

This study aims to see if finding and treating a common stomach infection (H. pylori) can prevent serious stomach problems, including cancer. Researchers are screening 500 adults in South Florida with a simple breath test. Those who test positive will be offered free treatment wi…

This study aims to find the best ways to prevent anxiety and depression in older Latino adults who are at risk for developing these conditions. It involves 240 participants who will be randomly assigned to either a health promotion program or a healthy lifestyles education progra…

This study is creating and testing a new program designed to help Latino men who have sex with men in Miami get better access to HIV prevention tools and mental health support. The program aims to connect 90 eligible participants to services like PrEP (a daily pill that prevents …

This study is testing a school-based program called U-PEACE designed to help high school students who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and academic problems. Researchers are measuring whether the program is practical to run and if it helps improve students' emotions, scho…

This study is testing whether a medication called cyproheptadine, which can increase appetite, helps improve eating habits in young children with pediatric feeding disorders. Researchers are enrolling 50 children aged 2-6 who struggle with eating and poor weight gain. They will m…

This study is testing a new electronic program that combines mindfulness and music therapy. It aims to help patients feel better and manage symptoms during and after a difficult stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The research will see if this program improves quality of life…

This study is testing whether a specific nutrition plan can help reduce chronic pain in people living with a spinal cord injury. It involves 30 adults who have both an SCI and ongoing pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels over four months to see if improving diet …

This study is testing whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the vulva and vagina can improve uncomfortable menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors. It involves 18 participants who have completed or are undergoing breast cancer treatment and are experiencing …

This study is testing whether a group-based support program called Horizons is practical and helpful for adults living with chronic graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication of stem cell transplants. The program aims to teach coping skills to improve quality of life. Rese…

This study aims to understand what types of bacteria and fungi are present in the urine and kidney tissues of people with calcium oxalate kidney stones or kidney cancer, compared to healthy people. Researchers will collect samples from 90 participants during their standard medica…

This study aims to find and validate biological markers (biomarkers) in blood, urine, and spinal fluid from people with ALS and related disorders. The goal is to better understand the diseases and create tools to measure if future experimental treatments are working. It involves …

This study aims to understand the very earliest signs of ALS in people who have been diagnosed but still have parts of their body that feel and work normally. Researchers will observe 100 participants, including people with early ALS and healthy volunteers, to learn how the disea…

This study aims to collect and analyze information from 1,200 complicated twin pregnancies. Researchers will look at the natural course of these pregnancies, reasons for medical procedures, and the health outcomes for both mothers and babies. The goal is to use this data to impro…