University Of Oklahoma

This study tested whether giving smokers who aren't ready to quit nicotine products (like gum or patches) could lower the amount of secondhand smoke their children breathe in. 89 caregivers who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day and spent time around their kids took part. Resear…

This study looked at how the diabetes drug sitagliptin affects levels of anti-rejection medicines (tacrolimus and sirolimus) in kidney transplant patients with type 2 diabetes. 16 people who were at least one year post-transplant took part. The goal was to see if sitagliptin is s…

This study tested a smartphone app called OKquit to help people stop smoking. Over 500 adults who called the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline took part. Some got the app plus standard help (like nicotine patches), while others got standard help only. The goal was to see if the app made …

This study tested a smartphone app (STAMP+CBT) designed to help people with advanced cancer track their pain, mood, and opioid use while receiving personalized tips and support. Fifty-two patients used the app for 4 weeks to see if it was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to …

This study tested a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ear (called tVNS) to see if it could reduce inflammation and improve heart function and exercise ability in people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. 52 adults with HFpEF received either the real stimulat…

This study tested a brief therapy called CBT-NC in 57 children aged 6-17 who had frequent nightmares. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce nightmare distress and improve mental health, including suicidal thoughts. Children kept a sleep journal and completed questionnai…

This study tested a special girdle called FemmeJock, worn outside underwear, to see if it helps women with pelvic organ prolapse feel better. 100 women with stage 2 or higher prolapse used the girdle for 3 months. The goal was to see if they were satisfied, kept using it, and if …

This study looked at whether the depth of anesthesia during surgery affects a person's ability to hear spoken words without being aware of it, and whether this influences anxiety after surgery. Seventy adults having urologic or orthopedic procedures took part. The goal was to und…