University Of Southern California

This early-stage trial tests whether a donated bladder can be transplanted using robotic surgery in 5 adults with severe bladder damage. The goal is to see if the transplant works and is safe. Participants will need to take lifelong anti-rejection drugs, so this is a disease-cont…

This study tests whether a weekly injection of tirzepatide can reduce heavy drinking and improve health in 42 adults who have both alcohol use disorder and overweight or obesity. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if the dr…

This study tests whether a gentle massage technique called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can reduce swelling, pain, and other side effects in women with early-stage breast cancer who are receiving radiation therapy after lumpectomy surgery. About 50 women will participate, and …

This study looks at cells and biomarkers to understand why head and neck cancer can be aggressive. Researchers will follow 50 newly diagnosed adults who have not yet received treatment. The goal is to learn more about how the cancer grows and returns, not to test a new treatment.

This study collects blood samples and health information from 1,300 women who have had stage I-III breast cancer and finished active treatment. The goal is to create a biorepository—a stored collection of samples and data—that scientists can use in future studies to better unders…

This study surveys 10 adult cancer patients at USC Norris Cancer Center to learn what they know, think, and want from an Integrative Oncology Program. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure interest in therapies like acupuncture, nutrition, and massage, and identify barri…