University Of Arizona

This early study tests a new approach using donor immune cells boosted by exercise to prevent or treat leukemia relapse after a stem cell transplant. About 94 people with blood cancers will receive either standard donor cells or these exercise-mobilized cells. The goal is to see …

This study aims to make cervical cancer screening easier for people who are unhoused or unstably housed. Researchers will use a mobile health unit to offer self-sampling HPV tests at community locations in Tucson, Arizona. Participants will receive simple education and follow-up …

This study looks at whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with standard education can help pre-diabetic teenagers improve their blood sugar and adopt healthier habits. Twenty-five teens aged 13-17 will be tracked for 20 weeks, first with education alone, then w…

This study tests a program to help long-term lung cancer survivors feel more supported and improve their quality of life. Thirty survivors will be randomly assigned to either the program or a control group. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to reduce …

This study tests three simple ways to reduce evening light exposure in children ages 5-6 who have trouble falling asleep. Over 5 weeks, kids will either use special glasses or adjusted home lighting. Researchers will check if these changes help kids fall asleep faster and improve…

This study tests whether taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a common supplement, before and after outpatient hand or foot surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either NAC or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers…

This study tests whether a 10-week symptom management handbook, plus telephone health coaching, can reduce symptom severity and improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast, GI, or melanoma cancer and their caregivers. About 200 patient-caregiver pairs will take part…

This study compares two vaginal treatments—estrogen and DHEA—for relieving menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, pain during sex, and urinary issues. About 324 women aged 40-90 will be randomly assigned to one treatment and complete questionnaires and tests. The goal is to hel…

This study tests whether green light therapy can reduce chronic pain in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers think the light works by lowering inflammation in the brain and changing how pain signals are processed. Seventy adults with fibromyalgia will receive either green light …

This study compares two types of stitches used to close the belly muscle after a C-section. The goal is to see if a newer, barbed stitch (Stratafix) causes less pain and reduces the need for strong painkillers compared to the standard stitch (PDS). About 200 women having their fi…

This study looks at whether a simple breathing exercise called box breathing can help older adults (65+) recover from knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces stress, pain, anxiety, and improves overall recovery. Thirty-two participants will either practice box …

This study aims to understand what causes preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition. Researchers will measure a protein called sFlt1 in the blood of 500 women, including healthy pregnant women and those with preeclampsia. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and treat …

This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help the brain's natural waste-clearing system remove proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will study 20 older adults with mild cognitive impairment to see if TMS improves thinking and re…