University Of South Florida

This study compares two types of catheters used during stroke clot removal procedures. Researchers want to know if one type helps restore blood flow to the brain faster than the other. The study involves 100 adults having standard stroke treatment and follows their recovery for 9…

This study is testing a new surgical procedure for young women who need pelvic radiation to treat cancers like colorectal cancer. The surgery temporarily moves the uterus and ovaries out of the radiation field to try to protect them and preserve the patient's future fertility. Re…

This study is investigating whether using a bone-anchored hearing implant can help slow down age-related cognitive decline in adults with hearing loss. Researchers will follow 50 adults, aged 18-85, for three years, comparing those who use the implant to those who do not. The mai…

This study is testing whether patients need to fast before urgent heart catheterization procedures. Researchers want to know if allowing patients to eat and drink normally before the procedure improves their comfort without increasing safety risks like vomiting or breathing probl…

This study is testing if a special medical food that restricts certain building blocks (nonessential amino acids) is safe, tolerable, and practical for patients to use. It will be given alongside the standard treatment plan of radiation and chemotherapy for locally advanced recta…

This study is testing whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber can reduce long-term symptoms from traumatic brain injuries in military veterans and active service members. Researchers will compare the real oxygen treatment to a fake treatment (normal air) in 420 par…

This study is testing whether a behavioral therapy that improves sleep can also help reduce pain and lower the use of opioid pain medication. It will involve 165 adults who have chronic pain, trouble sleeping, and are currently prescribed opioids. Researchers believe that by impr…

This study is testing a new online program designed to help parents of children with disabilities manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Parents will complete six online modules and receive brief weekly phone coaching from a trained occupational therapist. The research aims to s…

This study aims to understand how age-related hearing loss affects a person's ability to separate speech from background noise. Researchers will test different hearing aid technologies on older adults with hearing loss to see which settings work best for understanding speech in n…

This study aims to understand how blood sugar levels affect a person's motivation. Researchers will measure motivation in healthy volunteers after they exercise and consume different beverages. The goal is to learn more about the basic connection between the body's energy and the…

This study aims to understand how grief affects the heart and body in young adults. Researchers are testing if a short, positive writing exercise about personal values can help reduce the physical stress caused by remembering a loss. They will measure heart rate and blood pressur…