CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH

This small study in Uganda looks at how meals made with local fruits and vegetables affect blood sugar and fat levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Eight participants will eat five different test meals over five weeks. The goal is to find which local foods help lower blood suga…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based sleep program can help Black women with insomnia sleep better and reduce stress. Researchers will enroll 340 Black women who have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if better sleep can lower the risk of heart disease and other health…

This study follows 600 adults living in two Texas neighborhoods—one with farms and gardens (agrihood) and one without—to see if the farm-focused community leads to healthier eating, more physical activity, and better heart health. Participants wear activity trackers and get healt…

This study looks at how animal-based and plant-based proteins change metabolism and immune signals in healthy adults. Twenty participants will drink three different protein smoothies and give blood samples. Researchers want to see if adding leucine to plant protein makes the body…

This study looks at how keeping a consistent sleep schedule affects heart health and metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-40, and also in people with chronic pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers will track sleep patterns and measure things like blood pressure, heart rate, and blood s…