University Of New Mexico

This study tests whether combining cognitive training with brain stimulation (rTMS or tDCS) can improve thinking skills in veterans who have persistent symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury. Participants will receive 16 sessions of training with either real or sham stimulati…

This study tests whether daily mindfulness text messages can help people taking medication for opioid use disorder who also have chronic pain. Participants receive medication reminders and either two or four mindfulness messages per day for six weeks, along with brief surveys thr…

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 pilot study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, can improve markers of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in people with obesity. Eight participants will take tirzepatide for 12 months and undergo bloo…

This study compares two lifestyle programs for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes: one using a ketogenic diet and the other a low-fat diet. Over 12 months, researchers will track changes in weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart health. The goal is to see which di…

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 small study is testing whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help new mothers who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. Fifteen participants will receive MDMA in a controlled setting along with therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this appro…

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 trial tests whether a rapid, noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation called iTBS can reduce symptoms like brain fog, depression, and anxiety in people with Long COVID. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation and complete surveys, cognitive tests, and brain scans.…

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 tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) can reduce chronic PTSD symptoms in veterans. The stimulation is guided by functional MRI scans to target a specific brain region. Half of the 64 participants re…

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 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 early-stage trial tests whether giving psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) in a group setting is safe and feasible for people with PTSD. 36 participants, including veterans, first responders, and survivors of sexual violence, will receive two group dosing s…

This study is testing whether giving birth in water (waterbirth) is better than giving birth on land for low-risk pregnancies. Researchers will look at pain relief use, labor length, and safety for both mother and baby. About 230 adults will be randomly assigned to either have th…

This study tests whether adjusting the electrical amplitude of ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) to each person can better treat depression and reduce memory problems. Researchers will compare a personalized amplitude approach to the standard fixed 800 mA setting in 50 older adults…

This study tests whether a gentle 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 fake (sham) stimulation …

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 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 aims to create a large database linking brain wave recordings (EEG) and medical records from up to 20,000 epilepsy patients at the University of New Mexico. By combining these two types of information, researchers hope to find patterns that predict seizures and improve…

This study follows 500 American Indian adults with early kidney disease to learn how their condition progresses and what factors affect heart health. Researchers will measure kidney function and track heart events like heart attacks and strokes. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps…

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 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 is testing how well a culturally adapted screening and brief counseling program works for American Indian and Alaska Native adults who have chronic pain or misuse opioids. Researchers will work with three clinics to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The go…