The University Of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

This study tested two common blood pressure pills in 70 new mothers with high blood pressure after childbirth. One pill combines a water pill with a vessel relaxer; the other is a calcium blocker. The goal was to see which one controls blood pressure better in the first week afte…

This study tested whether adding a light-activated antimicrobial treatment to standard deep cleaning improves gum disease outcomes. Twenty adults with at least one deep gum pocket on each side of the mouth received standard cleaning on one side and cleaning plus the light treatme…

This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a diabetes medicine, combined with cognitive behavioral therapy can help people who recently stopped using cocaine stay drug-free. 61 adults with cocaine use disorder took part. The goal was to see if the drug improves brain health and r…

This study tested a fast, simple blood test that checks for both syphilis and HIV at the same time in pregnant women in Guatemala. The goal was to see if using this test would help more women get screened and treated during pregnancy, reducing the chance of passing these infectio…

This study tested a program that gives free healthy food to people at risk for diabetes. The goal was to help them stick with a diabetes prevention plan and make lasting changes to their diet and lifestyle. 61 adults with high blood sugar took part. Researchers tracked how many c…

This study tested a program called CATCH My Breath to see if it could delay or prevent e-cigarette use in middle school students. About 2,000 students from 20 schools took part, with some schools using the program and others using standard tobacco prevention lessons. Researchers …

This study looked at whether the drug crofelemer can help people with chronic diarrhea that has no clear cause. It involved 93 adults who had frequent loose stools for at least 4 weeks. Researchers also checked which medical tests are best for finding treatable causes of the diar…

This study looked at whether people with spinal cord injuries can safely reach a high heart rate while walking in a wearable robotic exoskeleton. Eleven participants completed five training sessions using the Ekso exoskeleton. Researchers measured heart rate and walking speed to …

This small study tested whether a home-based brain stimulation technique called tDCS is safe and acceptable for people with Alzheimer's disease who have behavioral symptoms like agitation or apathy. Only 3 participants took part, and the main goal was to see if they and their car…

This study tested whether raising a patient's legs during the start of general anesthesia can prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure. Researchers studied 200 adults having surgery. They compared those who had their legs elevated to those who did not, and measured how many experi…

This study tested whether a special tissue graft called ActiveMatrix works better than the usual steroid injection for frozen shoulder. Fifty-six adults with frozen shoulder received either the graft or a steroid shot, and researchers tracked their pain and shoulder function for …

This study tested two different skin glues used to close small cuts from laparoscopic or robotic belly surgery. 180 adults took part to see which glue caused less skin rash or redness. The goal is to find the gentler option for patients.

This study tested whether exenatide, a drug used for diabetes, can help people quit smoking and prevent the weight gain that often happens after quitting. 140 smokers who wanted to quit used a nicotine patch and either exenatide or a placebo. The goal was to see if exenatide impr…

This study tested whether suvorexant, a drug used for sleep, could help reduce smoking cravings and stress in people who smoke. Fourteen non-treatment-seeking smokers took part in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Researchers measured cravings, stress, and smoking behavio…

This study looked at 260 stroke patients to see if being awake with sedation or fully asleep under general anesthesia leads to better recovery after a procedure to remove a clot. The goal was to find out which approach reduces disability three months later. Results help doctors c…

This study tested whether a natural fatty acid compound called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) can help reduce depression in people with bipolar disorder. Thirty-four adults who were already taking a mood stabilizer took part. Researchers measured changes in depression scores and loo…

This study tested a program that used community health workers and text messages to encourage COVID-19 testing and vaccination in underserved areas. 384 adults with smartphones took part. The goal was to see if this approach could increase testing and vaccination rates, and if su…

This study surveyed 803 people diagnosed with New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) to learn about their headache patterns and what treatments they have tried. Participants completed an online questionnaire about their symptoms and experiences. The goal was to gather information t…

This study surveyed nearly 2,500 people with cluster headaches to learn which treatments they find most effective and what they think about new options. Participants filled out one online questionnaire. The goal was to gather patient insights, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at how women felt after having their tubes tied (sterilization) using one of three different surgical methods. Researchers asked 255 women about their recovery, satisfaction, and body image after surgery. The goal was to find out which approach gives the best pa…