University Of Vermont

This study tests whether offering small financial rewards can help people continue their medication for opioid use disorder after they leave the emergency department. Researchers will compare 30 adults who get usual care plus rewards to those who get usual care alone. The goal is…

This study looks at whether sending free meals to the homes of adults being treated for opioid use disorder can help reduce food insecurity. 40 participants will either get nutrition education alone or education plus weekly meal deliveries for 24 weeks. Researchers will track cha…

This study looks at whether a common blood thinner (apixaban) can safely prevent dangerous blood clots in cancer patients at moderate risk. About 996 adults with solid tumors or lymphoma will be randomly assigned to take a standard twice-daily dose, a more convenient once-daily d…

This study tests a new way to help people with nerve damage from chemotherapy. Participants report symptoms daily via app, website, or phone for 12 weeks. One group gets standard care, while the other gets a nurse call and treatment plan if symptoms are severe. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether a therapy called prolonged exposure, given through video calls, can help people with both opioid use disorder and PTSD. About 135 adults on stable medication for opioid use will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves therapy attendance…

This study compares a new treatment approach called TINLL to traditional therapy for people with tennis elbow (lateral elbow pain). About 68 adults will receive either standard care or the TINLL method over 4-6 weeks. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, and funct…

This study tests a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (ADT). Hot flashes are a common side effect that can disrupt daily life. The drug is already approved for hot flashes in menopausal women. About …

This study tests a short, pre-surgery rehab program for people who smoke and have a lung nodule that may be cancer. About 20 participants will do breathing exercises and get help to stop smoking. The goal is to see if this program is practical and can improve fitness, reduce symp…

This study tests a type of talk therapy called prolonged exposure plus incentives (PE+) for pregnant adults with PTSD. The goal is to see if the therapy reduces PTSD symptoms. Thirty pregnant women will receive weekly therapy sessions for 12 weeks and have their symptoms checked …

This study aims to understand why people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a type of blood cancer, are more likely to develop heart disease or stroke. Researchers will measure inflammation-related proteins in the blood of 30 adults with MDS over 6 months to see if these marke…

This study looks at how different types of dietary fats influence brain function in healthy adults aged 65 to 75. Participants will follow two one-week diets: one similar to a typical North American diet high in palmitic acid, and another similar to the Mediterranean diet high in…