University Of Arkansas

This study tested a pharmacist-led program for people with opioid use disorder who are about to be released from jail. Participants received overdose training, Narcan nasal spray, motivational counseling, and help connecting to medication treatment after release. The goal was to …

This study tested a mobile version of CenteringPregnancy, a group prenatal care program, for Marshallese women in Arkansas. The goal was to see if bringing care to the community could reduce preterm births and low birthweight babies. Thirty-eight women participated, and the progr…

This small study tested the drug cobimetinib in 3 people with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) outside the brain. The goal was to see if the drug could safely shrink the abnormal blood vessels. Participants took the drug by mouth, and doctors used MRI scans to measure changes i…

This study tested whether delivering diabetes-friendly food boxes to people's homes, along with easy-to-understand educational materials, could improve health in low-income adults with type 2 diabetes who also face food insecurity. The study enrolled 101 participants in Arkansas.…

This study tested a family-focused diabetes education program in Marshallese faith-based organizations. 321 adults with type 2 diabetes and a family member took part. The program aimed to improve blood sugar control over 2 years by teaching self-management skills in a group setti…

This study tested whether a group-based prenatal program called Centering Pregnancy, combined with a care navigator, could help Marshallese women attend more appointments and have healthier babies. 38 pregnant women participated, and researchers compared their outcomes to those r…

This study tested a series of seven injections of a drug called PepCan in people whose head and neck cancer was in remission. The goal was to see if it could safely lower the risk of the cancer returning. Seventeen adults who had finished their main cancer treatment within the la…

This study looked at whether delivering healthy food to the homes of people with type 2 diabetes who live in rural areas and struggle to afford food can help them manage their condition better. Over 400 adults took part, receiving either standard care alone or standard care plus …

This study tested a new, low-cost mobile device that checks middle ear health to help detect hearing loss early. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children at an audiology clinic. The goal is to make hearing screening affordable and easy to use in rur…

This study looked at whether improving the nutrition of school meals can help prevent obesity in over 11,500 students from six rural Arkansas school districts. Three districts received a new nutrition program, while three continued their usual meals. Researchers tracked changes i…

This study tested a program called ActiveHeal EST (Engage-Sustain-Triumph) to help 30 adults with breast or prostate cancer keep doing daily activities despite challenges. Participants were diagnosed within the last year and could still be in treatment. The program aims to improv…

This study looked at whether a type of strength training called compound resistance training helps adults aged 65 and older do everyday tasks more easily and feel better mentally. Six community-dwelling seniors took part, and researchers measured their ability to perform daily ac…

This study looked at two different ways to plan radiation therapy for head and neck cancer to see which causes less dry mouth. 23 patients took part, and researchers measured their dry mouth symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to find a planning method that reduces this co…

This study tested an 8-session online program led by a nurse to help young women who had breast cancer improve their sexual health, body image, and menopause symptoms. 43 women who had finished active treatment took part. The program aimed to see if it was practical and helpful f…

This pilot study tested a non-invasive light tool (diffuse reflectance spectroscopy) to measure skin maturity, blood oxygen, and bilirubin in 44 pre-term infants. The goal was to see if this method could provide objective skin health information to guide care in the NICU. The stu…

This study tested a group prenatal program called Kōmmour Prenatal for Marshallese women in the U.S. The goal was to see if it could reduce health problems for mothers and babies, like too much weight gain during pregnancy. Researchers worked with 38 pregnant women and also asked…

This completed pilot study looked at how cannabis affects mood, thinking, balance, and vital signs in older adults. Only 3 people took part, and all had used marijuana before without problems. The goal was to gather early information, not to treat any disease.