University Of Wisconsin, Madison

This study looks at how Salvation Army staff can best help people who smoke learn about and use free programs to quit. About 233 adults who receive services at participating Salvation Army sites will take part. Researchers will test different ways to encourage staff to refer clie…

This study aimed to see if a living donor liver transplant, given after standard chemotherapy, could help people with colon cancer that spread to the liver and could not be removed by surgery. It planned to enroll 25 donor-recipient pairs (50 people total) and follow recipients f…

This study tests a special lollipop that collects saliva to detect strep throat in children ages 5 to 17. The goal is to see if the lollipop works as well as the standard throat swab test. If successful, it could make strep testing easier and less uncomfortable for kids.

This study looks at whether an 8-session nutrition education program is practical and helpful for people with diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity. The program teaches eating more fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. About 42 participants will take part for ar…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness program designed for pregnancy and parenting can lower anxiety in expectant mothers. Researchers will enroll 60 pregnant women with elevated worry and randomly assign them to either the mindfulness class or a standard childbirth education…

This early-stage study looks at whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is safe and practical to use alongside behavioral support for people with methamphetamine use disorder. Twelve adults with the condition will receive two oral doses and be monitored for …

This study planned to give 25 adults a medicine called lorazepam before getting an IUD placed, to see if it helps with pain and anxiety. Participants would rate their pain and anxiety before and after the procedure. However, the study was withdrawn before anyone joined, so no res…

This study tests a new type of MRI that measures brain tissue health in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if these scans can predict problems with thinking and memory. Researchers will enroll 75 adults with MS and compare their brain scans to cognitive test …

This study looks at different methods to help patients keep their dental appointments in clinics that serve mostly low-income and uninsured people. The researchers will compare reminder messages, motivational communication, and walk-in visits to see which works best. About 48 cli…

This study tests a communication tool called Best Case/Worst Case-ICU for older adults (50+) with serious injuries in the ICU. Researchers want to see if it improves how families and doctors talk, reduces stress for clinicians, and shortens ICU stays. About 4,500 patients, 1,500 …