The University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

This study looks at whether training community clinics through video calls can help them start a full diabetes program for uninsured Latino adults. The program includes telehealth support, community health workers, help with medication, and diabetes education. Researchers will co…

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. This study tests a video program called Rise Up! Against Violence for middle schoolers. High school students who have experienced gun violence made the videos to teach younger kids about the real-life consequence…

This study tests whether a daily supplement called L-citrulline can prevent pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (including preeclampsia) in first-time mothers. Researchers will give either L-citrulline or a placebo to 338 healthy pregnant women between 12-16 weeks of pregnancy …

This study is testing a new device that uses low frequency ultrasound to see if it can safely help heal and ease pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Ten adults aged 40 and older with chronic knee pain will try the device and report how they feel. The goal is to find out if t…

This study looks at whether a safe, low-intensity brain stimulation called tDCS can help people who have had a stroke learn to walk better. About 70 stroke survivors will receive the stimulation while practicing stepping and walking. Researchers will measure changes in walking sp…

This study tests whether a fun social media game can help women aged 65-85 walk more. Participants join a private Facebook group with weekly photo challenges and wear an activity tracker. The goal is to see if the game boosts daily steps compared to just using the tracker alone.

This study aimed to find out whether common food allergens like milk, egg, and peanut can pass through breast milk and cause allergies in babies. Researchers planned to test breast milk samples and check infants for sensitization using skin prick and blood tests. However, the stu…

This study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress …

This study follows 75 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries over 3 to 5 years. Researchers use yearly MRIs and motion measurements to see when shoulder damage begins and which daily activities contribute to it. The goal is to learn how to prevent shoulder problems bef…

This study trains Latino church members to become community health workers who help others manage diabetes and reduce health barriers. About 400 Spanish-speaking adults at risk for or with type 2 diabetes are taking part. The program uses an online platform to track progress and …

This study tests whether a software tool called the Respiratory Knowledge Portal (RKP) can help ICU teams reduce complications in patients on breathing machines. Researchers will collect data from 875 patients to see if the tool improves how alarms are set, helps wean patients of…