Virginia Commonwealth University

This early-stage study tests two different treatments to prevent scarring and speed up healing after burns around the eyes. Ten adults with second-degree or milder periorbital burns will receive either a medication injection under the skin plus an antibiotic ointment, or the oint…

This study tests a telehealth program to help teens aged 12-15 with class I obesity manage their weight through lifestyle changes. About 500 teens and their parents will take part in virtual sessions with their doctor. The goal is to see if this approach can lower body mass index…

This pilot study tests whether adding immune-boosting drugs (cemiplimab with or without fianlimab) after a standard radiation treatment (Y90) can help control liver cancer. About 20 adults with liver cancer will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination slows cancer grow…

This study aims to improve an existing youth violence prevention program by adding content that directly addresses firearm-related risks, such as gun carrying and safe storage. Researchers will work with 45 teens aged 13-17 who are at high risk for firearm injury, along with thei…

This study tests whether giving free fruits and vegetables to adults at risk for type 2 diabetes helps them stick to a diabetes prevention program and improve their health. About 100 adults with prediabetes or high blood sugar will receive produce plus coaching on diet and exerci…

This study tests whether breathing exercises can improve how the brain works in people with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Researchers will use brain scans and heart rate monitors to see if the training changes brain activity and reduces fatigue. The study involves 12 adul…

This study will test a new mobile app that teaches people with opioid or stimulant use disorder about how addiction affects the brain. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for people already receiving medication treatment. Forty participants will use the app a…

This study explores whether a younger adult (ages 25-44) can encourage an older family member (ages 45-75) to get screened for colorectal cancer. Researchers will survey 300 people and test the idea with 15 parent-child pairs living in rural areas. The goal is to see if this fami…

This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program called SurviVRSE that teaches breast cancer survivors about heart health. About 30 women currently receiving certain cancer treatments will try the VR program. Researchers will check if the program is easy to use, acceptable, and if…

This study looks at whether a simple ultrasound test can help predict how well people recover after a stroke caused by a large blood clot. Researchers will measure blood flow in the brain using transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in 100 adults who had a stroke and received endo…

This early-stage study will test the safety and tolerability of an experimental drug called VVZ-2471 in 60 healthy adults who show high impulsivity. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and how well the drug is tole…

This study creates a registry of 1,000 people who carry a genetic mutation for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, a disease that can damage the heart and nerves. Researchers will follow both symptom-free carriers and those already diagnosed to see who develops symptoms, who needs a hea…