West Virginia University

This study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity monthly vouchers for fruits and vegetables can improve blood sugar control. Participants receive $100 per month in produce-only gift cards along with dietary education for five months, then switch to …

This study tests two ways of measuring magnesium in the blood to personalize magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) dosing for children after heart surgery. Low magnesium levels can lead to heart rhythm problems and kidney injury. One method measures total magnesium, while the other measures …

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can improve symptoms and quality of life for adults with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Participants use an ear clip for 30 minutes daily over 60 days. The trial c…

This study looks at whether intermittent fasting is safe and doable for people with advanced solid tumors who are starting immunotherapy. About 90 participants will be split into three groups: no fasting, eating only during an 8-hour window each day, or fasting every other day. R…

This study looks at whether a tai chi program can improve walking and balance in adults with cervical myelopathy, a spinal cord condition. Twenty participants will either take tai chi classes or receive usual care. Their mobility and fall risk will be tracked for a year using sim…

This study looks at whether chewing xylitol gum can reduce pain after getting braces. Sixty teens under 18 will be split into two groups: one chews gum three times a day, the other doesn't. They'll rate their pain and comfort at several points over a week. The goal is to see if t…

This study compares a new FDA-cleared expandable trocar to existing ones used in weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. About 35 adults having sleeve gastrectomy, bypass, or other bariatric procedures will take part. Researchers will check if the new tool slips less and causes fewer co…

This study looks at whether a rapid fingerstick test that gives results in 10-20 minutes can help more people get screened for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis during mobile clinic visits. About 200 patients of the WVU Street Medicine team can choose the rapid test, a traditional b…