University Of Oklahoma

This study aims to find the best way to help people quit smoking by testing two things: a combination of two quit-smoking medications (varenicline and nicotine lozenges) and a smartphone app that sends medication reminders. It will enroll 496 daily adult smokers in Oklahoma. The …

This study is testing a new way to fight infections in burn wounds without using antibiotics. Researchers will apply a special blue dye to the burn and then shine a blue light on it to try to kill bacteria. The goal is to see if this light therapy is safe and helps reduce germs b…

This study aims to help more Native Americans in Oklahoma get a needed follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal at-home stool test. Researchers will work with the community to create culturally sensitive text messages and videos, and test if offering a telehealth pre-visit instead…

This study aims to see if a ketone supplement, when taken with carbohydrates, can help trained cyclists exercise longer before getting tired compared to taking carbohydrates alone. It will involve about 15 healthy, trained cyclists aged 18-55. Researchers will measure how long pa…

This early study is testing if a drug called selpercatinib can help cancer patients who are experiencing severe, unintentional weight loss and loss of appetite, a condition known as cachexia. It will involve a small group of patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer who are…

This study aims to see if a CBD ointment can improve the look and healing of scars after a specific forehead surgery. 22 adults will apply CBD ointment to one half of their scar and a standard silicone patch to the other half for two months. Doctors will compare photos and patien…

This study is testing a 6-week virtual sleep coaching program for cancer survivors who struggle with poor sleep. Ten participants will meet one-on-one with a sleep expert via Zoom to learn practical skills for better sleep habits. The goal is to see if this program is helpful and…

This study aims to see if taking chia seed supplements for 6 weeks changes the composition of breast milk in mothers who have obesity or are overweight. Researchers will measure nutrients and markers of inflammation in the milk and also check the mother's blood and the infant's g…

This study aims to understand how different flavors in cigarillos affect their appeal and smoking behavior among young adults. Researchers will recruit 300 participants aged 18-24 who currently smoke cigarillos to test various flavored products in a lab setting. The study will al…

This study is testing whether a simple breath test, using a mobile phone device, can measure how much fiber a person eats. Researchers will have 90 healthy participants use the device daily for three months to see if breath gases change with fiber intake. The goal is to find an e…