Dartmouth-hitchcock Medical Center

This study is testing if following a Mediterranean diet for six months can help control gastrointestinal problems in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers want to see if this diet reduces gut inflammation, improves symptoms like stomach pain, and changes the mix of gut …

This small pilot study is testing a new group program designed to help people with obesity or overweight increase their physical activity in a healthy way. The main goal is to see if the program helps people exercise more without developing unhealthy relationships with food or ex…

This study aims to see if a culturally sensitive, tablet-based safety planning program can help reduce suicide risk in teenagers who visit rural emergency departments in crisis. It will involve about 550 teens (ages 12-17) and their caregivers, comparing the new program to usual …

This small pilot study is testing whether a smartwatch can measure pain in people with knee arthritis. Researchers will have 15 participants perform simple movement tests while wearing a smartwatch that detects skin signals related to the nervous system. The goal is to see if the…

This early-stage trial is testing a new fluorescent drug called ABY-029. The goal is to see if it safely makes head and neck cancer tumors glow under special imaging during surgery, helping surgeons better see the cancer's edges. Researchers will compare two very small doses in 2…

This study is testing whether a simple, one-page planning guide helps more people complete an at-home colon cancer screening test. Researchers will give the guide to 1,600 adults aged 45-75 who are due for screening. The goal is to see if making a concrete plan makes people more …

This study is testing whether a special light therapy can help prevent infections where a prosthetic limb attaches directly to the bone. It will involve 20 adults who have this type of advanced prosthetic limb. The main goal is to see if patients can safely and consistently use t…

This study is testing a new virtual support program for people experiencing pelvic floor symptoms after giving birth. The 6-session online group teaches education and coping skills to help improve quality of life. Researchers will see if this type of program is practical and help…

This study is testing whether an online sleep therapy program can help people with ulcerative colitis who also have trouble sleeping. Twenty participants will try a 7-8 week program of virtual counseling sessions focused on improving sleep habits. Researchers want to see if this …

This study aims to understand if using virtual reality (VR) headsets increases the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy. Researchers will measure brain activity in 40 adolescents and adults with epilepsy while they use VR headsets with and without hand controllers. The goal i…

This small pilot study is testing a discussion checklist called CKD Topics to help people with advanced kidney disease prepare for doctor visits. Researchers will work with 30 patients in rural areas to practice using the checklist and surveys. The goal is to see if the procedure…

This study is testing if data collected from a person's smartphone can predict when their depression symptoms might return. Researchers will enroll 320 adults who have recently recovered from depression. Half will use a special app that collects phone data, while the other half r…

This research aims to see if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can influence how people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) shift their thinking and behavior. It will involve 12 participants, some with OCD and some without, to test if the study procedures themselves…

This study aims to understand how lidocaine, a common pain medication, affects the monitoring of spinal cord function during spine surgery. Researchers will compare patients receiving lidocaine versus a placebo during their operation. The main goal is to see if lidocaine changes …