Baylor College Of Medicine

This study tests whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a patient's own blood can stop hair loss and promote regrowth in women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring hair loss common in women of African descent. About 56 women with mild to…

This early-phase study tests a new type of cell therapy for people with certain cancers (lymphoma, myeloma, and solid tumors like kidney cancer and sarcoma) that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own T cells, which are modified …

This early-phase study tests a new type of cell therapy for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. Researchers take patients' own immune cells (T cells), add genes to help them recognize and kill cancer cells, and re…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for children and young adults with osteosarcoma or neuroblastoma that has returned or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment combines two types of genetically modified immune cells: NK cells designed to fight the tumor enviro…

This study compares two approved cyclosporine eye drops for dry eye disease to see which one increases the number of mucus-producing cells in the eye more. About 60 adults with dry eye will use one of the drops daily for 2 months. Researchers will measure cell changes every 2 wee…

This early-phase trial tests whether adding vitamin C to standard steroid treatment can help people with gut graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a donor stem cell transplant. GVHD happens when donor cells attack the patient's body, especially the gut, causing pain and bowel pr…

This study tests a web-based support program for caregivers of veterans with dementia who are returning home after a nursing home stay. About 55 caregivers will either receive tailored online training and phone coaching or standard health education materials. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether a mobile app that plays guided imagery sessions can reduce chronic belly pain in children aged 7 to 12 with functional abdominal pain disorders. Participants listen to 10-15 minute sessions five days a week for eight weeks, alongside their usual care. …

This study will check if a quick, painless skin scan can accurately measure how many fruits and vegetables toddlers eat. Researchers will compare the skin scan results with blood tests and food diaries from 150 healthy 2-year-olds. The goal is to find a simpler way to track nutri…

This study tests whether a single-use endoscope works well for certain stomach and esophagus procedures in 40 adults with achalasia or gastroparesis. The goal is to see if it is safe, effective, and easy for doctors to use. No new treatments are being tested—just a different tool…

This study aims to better understand how the brain controls behavior in people with severe OCD or bipolar disorder. Twelve participants who are already scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) will wear devices like smart rings and watches to track activity, sleep, and social p…