West Virginia University

This early-stage study is testing whether adding aluminum to a standard prescription cream (5-FU) works better to treat actinic keratoses—rough, scaly sun-damaged spots that can turn into skin cancer. Researchers will compare the new combination cream to the standard cream alone …

This study is testing a new, faster way to screen for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis in a mobile street medicine clinic. Participants can choose a rapid fingerstick test that gives results in minutes, a traditional blood draw, or no test at all. The goal is to see if the quick te…

This study aims to see if chewing sugar-free gum can reduce the pain and discomfort that often comes with getting braces. It will involve 60 teenagers under 18. Half will chew xylitol gum three times a day after getting their braces, while the other half will not chew gum, to com…

This study aims to see if a new, FDA-cleared surgical tool is just as effective as current tools used in weight loss surgery. The tool is a small tube that can be expanded during surgery. Researchers will measure how often it slips, any complications, and how easy it is for surge…