Healthy controls

This study tests a special education program for first-time mothers that combines hypnosis techniques with breastfeeding information. The goal is to see if it helps mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. About 80 healthy pregnant women will take part, and resear…

This study will use a special blood test called mass spectrometry to look at immune cells in 500 people with various autoimmune diseases and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors diagnose these conditions sooner. No treatments are being tested; …

This study uses PET scans with a special tracer to measure brain synapse density in 80 people—some with cocaine use disorder and some healthy controls. Researchers aim to see if cocaine changes brain connections, especially in areas linked to decision-making and addiction. Partic…

This study looks at how the antipsychotic drug olanzapine changes the way the brain responds to insulin, which may explain why these drugs often lead to weight gain and diabetes. Healthy volunteers will receive olanzapine or placebo, along with insulin nasal spray, and undergo te…

This study compares immune responses to flu and COVID-19 vaccines between people with chronic spinal cord injuries and healthy individuals. Researchers will analyze blood samples to see if gene activity and antibody levels differ between the groups. The goal is to understand why …

This study from Mayo Clinic measures how healthy children's immune systems respond to routine vaccines. Researchers will take blood samples before and after vaccination to track levels of various immune markers. The goal is to establish a range of normal responses, which could he…