University Of New Mexico

This study tests whether daily text reminders and mindfulness messages can help people taking medication for opioid use disorder stay on track with their treatment. About 60 adults who recently started or restarted methadone or buprenorphine will receive texts for up to 6 months …

This study tests whether mindfulness-based relapse prevention, combined with wearable heart rate sensors, can help people with alcohol use disorder improve self-regulation and reduce drinking. About 120 adults will attend weekly group sessions for 8 weeks, answer mood and drinkin…

This study is testing whether taking a daily zinc supplement can reduce the harmful effects of metal exposure from old mine waste. About 100 adults from Navajo communities will take zinc and have their blood and urine tested for signs of metal toxicity and immune system changes. …

This study is testing whether a medically supervised exercise program can help heal foot ulcers in people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty participants will do 2-3 exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if exercise reduces the time it takes for the wound to c…

This study tests whether a 6-week home exercise program (focused on relaxing and stretching the pelvic floor) can improve physical functioning after vaginal prolapse surgery. About 92 women aged 60-79 will be randomly assigned to either do the exercises or receive usual care. Res…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given while doing social learning tasks on a computer, can reduce anxiety and improve social skills in adults with autism. Twenty high-functioning adults will receive both real and sham (fake) stimul…

This study is testing whether giving birth in water (waterbirth) helps reduce the need for pain medication like epidurals or IV narcotics compared to giving birth on land. Researchers are enrolling 230 low-risk pregnant adults who are at least 18 years old and have a single baby …

This study tests whether combining cognitive training with targeted brain stimulation (using magnetic or electrical pulses) can improve thinking and quality of life in veterans who have had a mild traumatic brain injury. About 108 participants will receive 16 sessions of training…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can make speech therapy more effective for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. About 50 adults who had a stroke at least six months ago will receive eith…

This study tests whether customizing the electrical dose of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) can better treat depression and cause fewer memory problems in older adults. Fifty people with depression who are scheduled for ECT will receive either a standard or a personalized dose. R…

This study explores whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help new mothers (6-12 months after childbirth) who struggle with both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. Fifteen participants will receive the therapy alongside their usual medication for opioid us…

This early-stage study tests whether giving psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) in a group therapy setting is safe and helpful for people with PTSD. About 36 adults, including veterans, first responders, and survivors of sexual violence, will receive the treatme…

This study compares two common corticosteroids (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) used in injections for sacroiliac joint pain, a cause of lower back and buttock discomfort. Researchers will enroll 230 adults with at least two weeks of pain to see which steroid provides bette…

This study compares a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) to standard osmotic dilators for preparing the cervix before a same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure in the second trimester. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two me…

This study looks at whether using a special counseling style called Motivational Interviewing during the first visit can help people stay in addiction treatment. Researchers will compare this approach to the usual intake process. About 150 adults seeking outpatient addiction trea…

This study aims to learn why American Indians are at high risk for chronic kidney disease and heart disease. Researchers will follow 500 participants over time, measuring kidney function and tracking heart problems. The goal is to identify key risk factors to improve prevention a…

This study tests a virtual coaching program for stroke survivors and their family members. The goal is to see if it can help lower the risk of another stroke and keep the brain healthy. About 40 people will take part in this early-stage research.

This study looks at how well a culturally adapted screening and brief intervention program works for chronic pain and opioid misuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. About 225 adults who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native and have chronic pain or opioid …