University Of Michigan

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people in Michigan on Medicaid who are recovering from both opioid and alcohol use disorders. Participants use the app to complete check-ins and earn rewards for staying on track. The goal is to see if this digital approach is pr…

This study tests a new device placed in the nose to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults who cannot tolerate CPAP machines. About 20 participants will use the device for 30 days to see if it reduces breathing pauses during sleep. The goal is to find a more comfortable alternat…

This study tests a mobile health program to help African American young adults (ages 18-30) better control their asthma. Participants use a smartphone app, video chat with an asthma nurse, receive text messages, and track physical activity. The goal is to improve asthma symptoms …

This study compares two standard ways of treating severe traumatic brain injury in the ICU. One method uses only pressure monitoring inside the skull, while the other also tracks oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better recovery and survi…

This study is testing whether a new imaging technology called photoacoustic tomography (PAT) can help doctors detect chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will take images of joints every two weeks for up to 10 weeks in adults aged 18 and older who have had arthritis for over…

This study tests whether community and faith-based education can encourage Black Americans at high risk for glaucoma to see an eye doctor. Researchers will track if participants get eye exams at 6 and 12 months. The goal is to prevent blindness by improving access to care.

This study compares two online programs designed to help low-income families build healthy mealtime, sleep, and screentime routines. About 300 parents of children aged 2 to 5 will be randomly assigned to either a parent-led group program or a self-paced information program. The g…

This study tests a firearm safety program for families with children living in rural Michigan. The goal is to help parents store guns more safely—locked and unloaded—to prevent accidental injuries. About 600 families who own at least one firearm will take part and report their st…

This study tests a program called READY to Stand, designed to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) among high school students in diverse urban areas. Over 3,200 teens in grades 9-12 will take part, with some receiving the program and others serving as a c…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS can improve visual and thinking abilities in people with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare dementia that affects vision. Fifty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over …

This study tests whether a short behavioral treatment delivered over Zoom can help adults with fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic low back pain learn ways to reduce pain and disability. About 125 participants will take part. The goal is to see if this approach i…

This study tests whether adding a sleep improvement program to personalized exercise coaching helps older adults with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain. About 288 participants with knee pain and insomnia will receive either exercise coaching alone or exercise plus sleep treatmen…

This study tests a program called SCOOP for adults aged 60 and older living in rural areas who have chronic pain and feel lonely. Participants watch short videos and have up to 7 weekly coaching sessions with a community health worker. The goal is to see if the program reduces ho…

This study compares two common surgical procedures for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand. About 378 adults with confirmed ulnar nerve issues will be randomly assigned to one of two surgeries. Researchers will track …

This study tests an internet-based therapy program called Empower@Home for older adults (50+) who have depression and trouble walking. 64 participants will be randomly assigned to either the online therapy or enhanced usual care. The goal is to see if the program reduces depressi…

This study looks at whether leaving out a ureteral stent after kidney stone surgery leads to less pain and fewer doctor visits compared to placing one. About 184 adults with kidney or ureteral stones will be randomly assigned to either get a stent or not after their procedure. Th…

This study tests a special nasal tube (ssNPA) that stays in place without tape or ties, designed to help children with weak throat muscles breathe easier during sleep. About 40 children with obstructive sleep apnea and conditions like Down syndrome will try the device overnight. …

This study tests a technique called real-time fMRI neurofeedback, which lets people see their own brain activity while in an MRI scanner. The goal is to help people with major depression learn to better regulate brain activity, which may ease symptoms. About 70 adults with depres…

This study looks at how emotions, attachment, and feeding work together in mothers and babies during the first year of life. Researchers want to understand why some babies gain weight quickly, which can lead to obesity later. About 300 mother-infant pairs will be followed to meas…

This study looks at how children who stutter and those who don't differ in their ability to hear and produce rhythms. Researchers will also scan brain activity to see if it's linked to rhythm performance. The goal is to better understand stuttering, not to test a treatment. About…

This study looks at how emotions, bonding, and eating habits develop together in mothers and their babies. Researchers will observe 150 mother-infant pairs to understand how these factors influence feeding behavior, what children eat, and body growth. The goal is to learn more ab…

This study looks at how personality, brain activity, and behavior differ among young adults aged 18-22. Researchers want to see if certain patterns of attention and reward processing are linked to cannabis use. Participants will complete tasks and brain scans. The goal is to bett…

This study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup affects how well the heart failure drug metoprolol works. Researchers will calculate a genetic score for 100 adults with heart failure and compare drug responses between those with high and low scores. The goal is to learn why…

This study looks at how difficult childhood experiences might change the way people learn and remember things, and how that relates to opioid use disorder. Researchers will compare brain scans and memory tests in 185 adults: those with opioid use disorder on buprenorphine, those …

This study tests whether ultrasound can track bone graft healing after tooth extraction, compared to standard micro-CT scans. About 140 adults needing a tooth extraction and bone graft for a future dental implant will have their healing checked at multiple visits. If ultrasound w…

This study looks at how mothers and babies together develop emotions, attachment, and eating patterns. Researchers want to understand how these factors affect a child's eating behavior, diet, and body weight. About 150 mother-infant pairs will take part, and the infant must alrea…