Rhode Island Hospital

This study aims to see if a higher daily dose of buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction, helps people stay in treatment longer. Researchers will compare a 24mg dose to the standard 16mg dose in 250 adults with fentanyl addiction. The main goal is to see if the higher do…

This early-stage study is testing whether daily vitamin A and vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) supplements are safe and can change blood nutrient levels in kidney transplant patients who have a high risk of skin cancer. The goal is to gather initial data to see if these vitamins could b…

This study is testing video programs designed to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use problems in teenagers who have been seriously injured. Researchers are working with 62 parent-teen pairs at a pediatric trauma center to develop and test these educati…

This study is testing whether a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in the leg is a safe and practical way to manage restless legs syndrome (RLS) during pregnancy. Fifteen pregnant women will use the device at home for 8 weeks to see if it helps reduce their sym…

This study is testing whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to a standard pain-blocking injection can provide longer-lasting pain relief after hip replacement surgery. Researchers will compare two groups of patients: one receiving the standard injection alone and ano…

This study aims to understand how the amount of sleep a child gets affects their immune system and asthma symptoms. Researchers will enroll 204 urban children with allergic asthma and track their sleep, immune markers, and lung function over four weeks. The goal is to see if gett…