University Of Missouri-columbia

This study tests a new breathing device called biphasic cuirass ventilation (BCV) against standard non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in 50 high-risk adults being taken off a mechanical ventilator. The goal is to see if BCV can prevent patients from needing to be put back on the vent…

This study tests whether a 12-week remote program (PREP) can help teens with cerebral palsy and their caregivers improve participation in home, school, and community activities. Twenty-four youth-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group, with we…

This study looks at whether a type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can also improve markers of metabolic syndrome, like blood sugar and insulin resistance. Twenty adults with insomnia and higher body weight will be randomly assigned to CBT-I or basic sleep tips for 5 weeks. …

This study looks at people with a severe type of ankle fracture called a pilon fracture. Doctors will use a very small camera (nano-arthroscopy) to check for hidden damage to the ankle joint during an early surgery. The goal is to learn how often this hidden damage happens and wh…

This study looks at how beta-cells (the cells that make insulin) respond to growth hormone in people with prediabetes. Researchers will measure insulin release in 10 adults with impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance. The goal is to better understand why some peop…