University Of South Florida

This study looks at whether a bone-anchored hearing device (called an osseointegrated device) can help preserve thinking and memory in adults with certain types of hearing loss. About 50 people aged 18 to 85 will be followed for 3 years. Researchers will test hearing, memory, att…

This pilot study tests whether having a pharmacist guide people with type 2 diabetes in using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) improves blood sugar control and healthy behaviors more than standard finger-stick testing. About 40 adults with high A1c levels will use a CGM for 12 …

This study tests whether a special medical food that limits certain amino acids can be safely added to standard radiation and chemotherapy for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 30 adults will take the medical food alongside their usual treatment. The goal is to se…

This study tests a web-based program called NiteCAPP to improve sleep in 100 rural caregivers of people with dementia. Caregivers with insomnia will use the program and report on sleep, mood, stress, and health over 12 months. The goal is to see if the program helps them sleep be…

This study tests whether dry needling, a technique using thin needles on specific muscles, can reduce chronic lower limb pain in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare real dry needling to a sham procedure in 24 participants over six sessions. The goal is to see…

This study compares two types of catheters used during a procedure to remove blood clots from the brain after a stroke. Researchers want to see if a balloon-tipped guide catheter works better than a standard one at restoring blood flow quickly. About 100 adults having a stroke th…

This study tests a 4-week training program for assisted living staff (nurses, administrators, and coordinators) to improve palliative care for residents with dementia. The goal is to increase advance care planning discussions and reduce caregiver burnout. About 792 participants f…