Texas A&m University

This study tests whether taking a daily supplement of lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil for six months can improve thinking skills, eye health, and bone density in healthy adults. Researchers will enroll 80 people with low levels of a key eye pigment. Participants will take either…

This study tests a school-based program that empowers middle school students to improve their physical activity and healthy eating. The goal is to reduce risk factors for heart disease, like obesity and high blood pressure. About 500 students from schools with many low-income and…

This study looks at a program called Healthy School Recognized Campus, which helps schools in Texas offer more physical activity and nutrition programs to students. About 900 kids in grades 4 through 9 will take part. Researchers want to see if the program improves kids' health, …

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality walking game at home can reduce neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury. 48 participants will use a VR headset to see virtual legs and walk in a virtual world for 30 minutes twice daily over 10 days. The mai…

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality walking game at home can help reduce neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. 250 participants with complete injuries will use a VR headset to see virtual legs walking from a first-person view. They will play t…

This study tests a simple oral appliance worn at night to open the airway and improve sleep in pregnant women who snore. About 20 participants will use a home sleep test to measure sleep quality. The goal is to see if the device can reduce snoring and related pregnancy risks like…

This study tests whether adding cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to standard relapse prevention (RP) helps people with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder more than RP alone. About 200 adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and current PTSD will receive either CPT+R…

This study follows 600 adults living in two Texas neighborhoods—one built around a working farm (an 'agrihood') and a similar regular neighborhood. Researchers track changes in diet, exercise, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and social connections over time. The goal is to s…

This study looks at how the body processes protein after a meal in adults aged 60 to 80. Researchers use special tracers to measure protein building and breakdown. The goal is to understand age-related changes in metabolism that may affect strength and health. No treatment is giv…

This study looks at how plant-based and whey (dairy) proteins affect muscle building in older adults, including those with muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers will measure how the body processes amino acids from each protein type. The goal is to learn which protein composition …

This pilot study is testing whether genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) can help reduce harmful drug reactions in people taking five or more medications. Researchers will analyze participants' DNA and use a special computer dashboard to suggest safer drug combinations. The study i…

This study tests a wearable device that measures insulin levels from sweat and skin fluid, avoiding the need for blood draws. Researchers will enroll 32 adults aged 18-30 or 50-90 with a BMI between 22 and 35. The goal is to see if the device can accurately track insulin changes …

This study collects genetic and health information from 3,000 people to help doctors choose the safest and most effective medications. Participants include those taking multiple medications or specific drugs for blood pressure or depression. The goal is to reduce side effects and…

This study looks at how aging changes the way your body uses energy and how your physical and mental abilities may decline. Researchers will track 100 healthy adults of different ages to build a clearer picture of what healthy aging looks like. The goal is to better understand wh…

This study looks at how well beef and soy protein help older adults (ages 65-95) build muscle, especially those who are frail or at risk. Researchers will use a new technique to measure how the body uses protein from each source. The goal is to understand which protein type is be…

This study looks at whether showing nutrition information on menus—especially through a digital app with augmented reality—helps customers choose healthier meals. About 240 adults dining at two Hispanic restaurants in Texas will try three menu types: a standard menu, a paper menu…