Indiana University

This study tests a new, gentle device called Boppli that continuously measures blood pressure in newborn babies in the NICU. Researchers will compare it to the standard arm cuff to see if it works better at finding high blood pressure. About 30 infants at risk for high blood pres…

This study tests whether a more intensive diet and exercise counseling program can help high-risk pregnant women keep their blood sugar in check and lower their chances of developing gestational diabetes. Researchers will compare this program to the standard advice given during p…

This study compares a new suction-based device (Carevix) to the standard clamp (tenaculum) for holding the cervix during IUD insertion. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two tools. The goal is to see if the new device causes less pain and bleeding, and if pr…

This study will test a new virtual reality (VR) walking program to help people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke improve their ability to walk in everyday settings. About 60 participants will use either an immersive VR system that lets them walk over ground or a standar…

This study tests whether specially trained chaplains can help reduce anxiety and improve well-being for family members making decisions for ICU patients. Researchers will enroll 64 patient-family pairs across multiple hospitals. The chaplains use a structured approach called the …

This early-stage study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with talk therapy is safe and can reduce depression and substance use in veterans and first responders who haven't responded to standard treatments. Fifty particip…

This study explores whether changing the sound of a person's breathing can improve their thinking and reduce feelings of breathlessness when breathing is harder than normal. Researchers will have 15 healthy adults breathe through a device that makes it harder to breathe, while pl…

This study looks at whether using a growth chart made specifically for twins is better than the standard chart used for all pregnancies. About 150 pregnant people carrying twins will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to see which chart helps doctors make bett…

This study continues a community project in western Kenya to help eliminate cervical cancer. Researchers will test a self-swab method for detecting pre-cancer and study why some families do not participate in screening or vaccination. About 2500 women and girls will take part, an…

This study looks at two different methods to help people who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) feel more in control of their health care. About 142 adults who are at least one year past their injury and see a brain injury doctor will take part. They will have a virtual sess…

This study looks at whether a 6-month or 12-month follow-up colonoscopy is better for people who had a large colon polyp (20-50 mm) removed. The goal is to see which schedule finds any returning polyp tissue more effectively. About 546 adults will take part, and the results will …

This study looks at how being in hot or cold temperatures changes how people feel about breathing and how well they think when breathing is harder than normal. Fifteen healthy adults will do breathing tasks in neutral, hot, and cold conditions. The goal is to understand if temper…