Northwestern University

This study tests a program that uses FitBit data and weekly text messages to help new mothers with mild high blood pressure become more active after childbirth. About 60 women will take part to see if the program increases their daily steps and improves blood pressure. The goal i…

This study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to healthy neck lymph nodes can reduce side effects in people with HPV-related throat cancer. About 100 adults with early-stage cancer will receive this lower dose. The goal is to keep the cancer from coming back while imp…

This study looks at whether automatically sending home blood pressure readings to doctors and getting automated advice through a patient portal can help lower blood pressure better than just recording numbers manually. About 1,300 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure will…

This study tests a low-dose cancer drug called erlotinib in 44 adults with rare genetic skin disorders that cause severe thickening, scaling, and pain. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce skin symptoms and improve mobility. Participants will take the drug daily for 24 weeks…

This study tests whether a single dose of valproic acid, a drug already used for other conditions, can improve recovery in people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. About 432 adults aged 18-65 will receive either standard care plus a placebo or standard care plus one…

This study tests a less invasive surgery called laparoscopic sclerotherapy for ovarian cysts (endometriomas) caused by endometriosis. Instead of removing the whole cyst, doctors drain it and inject a solution to shrink it, which may better protect a woman's egg supply. The study …

This early-stage study tests whether giving kidney transplant recipients a special infusion of their donor's light-treated cells, followed by regular light therapy sessions, can safely prevent organ rejection. About 24 adults receiving a first kidney transplant from a living dono…

This study tests a computer system that helps emergency doctors identify fatty liver on routine scans, inform patients, and recommend next steps. About 4,700 adults who are discharged home from the ER and have fatty liver on imaging will take part. The goal is to improve diagnosi…

This study tests five different smartphone programs designed to help people who have had melanoma avoid too much sun. About 150 participants will wear a UV sensor and activity tracker for three separate weeks, and use a study app for 8 weeks. The goal is to see which tools work b…

This study tests a new exercise program called PREACTIVE for people aged 60 and older who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and a type of heart failure called HFpEF. The program starts with resistance training (like lifting weights) to build muscle, then adds…

This study tests if a shorter version of a procedure called POEM works as well as the standard longer version for people with trouble swallowing due to achalasia. About 372 adults will take part, and researchers will compare symptom relief and side effects over two years. The goa…

This study tests a new training method called MINT that uses muscle signals to control a computer interface, aiming to improve walking after a stroke. About 72 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have trouble walking will try this approach. The goal is to see if it …

This study tests whether a special band-aid and a smartwatch can accurately measure pain in women with chronic pain. About 115 women will wear the devices for a week while reporting their pain levels. The goal is to see if these tools can provide an objective pain score, which co…

This study looks at whether offering genetic testing for alcohol flushing (ALDH2 and ADH1B genes) along with education is practical and helpful for East Asian American adults who experience flushing when they drink. About 100 participants will either get education alone or educat…