Rush University Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Rush University Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Brain-Healthy diet may ward off dementia in stroke survivors
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a special diet called the MIND diet can help prevent memory loss and dementia in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the MIND diet to usual post-stroke care in 250 adults aged 55 and older. The goal is to see if the diet protects the br…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Gift cards or education: which gets patients to fill out surveys?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at ways to improve how often patients complete follow-up surveys after shoulder surgery. About 400 adults having shoulder arthroscopy will either receive extra education about the importance of surveys or get Amazon gift cards for completing them. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC