University Of Arkansas

This study is testing whether adding the dietary supplement turmeric and the diabetes medication metformin to standard intermittent hormone therapy is practical and helpful for men with prostate cancer that is starting to progress. Researchers want to see if this combination can …

This study compares two different telehealth approaches to postpartum care for 1,500 rural, low-income, and diverse women. Researchers want to see which method works better for helping new mothers get the care they need after giving birth, especially for those who face barriers t…

This study tests whether diabetes education delivered in churches by community health workers can help Marshallese families better manage type 2 diabetes. Up to 288 people with diabetes and their family members will learn together about managing the condition. The main goal is to…

This study is testing a new laser-based device called PAFC that aims to detect dangerous circulating blood clots in real time. Researchers will enroll 30 adults who have been diagnosed with blood clots or are at high risk for them. The goal is to see if this new method can find c…

This study is testing a new, smaller camera system to see if it works as well as the standard, larger system doctors use to examine the inside of the nose. The goal is to see if the smaller camera can take pictures that are just as clear and useful for diagnosing problems like wa…

This study tests whether volunteering in a community garden helps adults in low-resource neighborhoods eat more fruits and vegetables and get better access to healthy food. About 140 adults will be assigned to one of seven gardens for an 8-week program that includes gardening, so…

This study is testing a new program designed to promote healthy eating and prevent childhood obesity in Hispanic families living in rural Arkansas. Researchers are working with local churches to develop and deliver cooking workshops and nutrition education to mothers and their ch…

This study is testing whether providing money specifically for healthy food purchases during pregnancy helps prevent excessive weight gain and related complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 1,440 pregnant women and randomly assign…

This study is testing whether a culturally adapted group prenatal program is a practical way to help improve health outcomes for Marshallese Pacific Islander mothers and their babies. It will enroll about 40 pregnant Marshallese women to participate in the program and gather feed…

This study is testing if a special amino acid drink can help prevent or reduce the severity of delirium (sudden, severe confusion) in older adults who are hospitalized for infections. Up to 60 participants aged 60 and older will be enrolled. Some will receive the drink twice a da…

This study tests whether group therapy for trauma (PTSD) given in prison helps people after release. It compares group therapy to a self-help workbook to see which better reduces drug use, PTSD symptoms, and re-arrests. About 640 incarcerated adults with trauma and drug use histo…

This study aims to see if a medication called solifenacin works better than clonidine to reduce hot flashes in breast cancer patients taking hormone therapy drugs like tamoxifen. It will involve 110 women who experience frequent hot flashes. Researchers will compare how well each…

This study is testing a new training program designed to help people feel more confident and successful when using over-the-counter hearing aids. Researchers want to see if this program improves users' satisfaction, quality of life, and willingness to keep using the devices. The …

This study is testing a new training and support strategy for supervisors who oversee counselors in residential addiction treatment programs. The goal is to see if better supervision can reduce counselor burnout and turnover, and ultimately improve the quality of care for people …

This study aims to find the safest fasting time before surgery for people taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss. Researchers are concerned these drugs slow stomach emptying, which could increase the risk of complications during anesthesia. They w…

This study is testing if giving low-income Black men living with HIV a monthly cash payment of $500 for six months helps them get to more doctor's appointments and take their HIV medication more consistently. Researchers want to see if this extra money reduces barriers to care an…