University Of Arkansas

This study tests a new treatment plan for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. It combines several drugs and a stem cell transplant to see if it works better than previous treatments, especially for those with certain chromosome changes. The goal …

This study tests whether adding daratumumab, a newer targeted therapy, to the standard Total Therapy approach helps people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 50 participants will receive the drug at different times during t…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people on medication for opioid use disorder avoid relapse. The app tracks cravings and uses location data to offer support when users enter high-risk areas. About 336 adults will use the app for 6 months, with some also having b…

This study aimed to see if a special blend of essential amino acids (AMS2434) could help people with Parkinson's disease build stronger muscles and improve mood and thinking. It was designed for adults aged 55 and older with mild to moderate Parkinson's. However, the study was wi…

This study tests whether a program called Barbershop Talk can help men in rural Arkansas drink less alcohol. The program brings health counseling into barbershops, a place men already visit. Researchers will track changes in drinking habits and mental health among 611 male partic…

This study tests a different way of giving chemotherapy to people with a high-risk form of multiple myeloma. Instead of high doses with long breaks, patients get lower doses of several drugs in shorter cycles. The goal is to keep the cancer from growing back between treatments, l…

This study tests a different way of giving chemotherapy to people with multiple myeloma who have already received some treatment but not a transplant. The goal is to give lower doses in shorter cycles so that cancer cells have less time to grow back between treatments. Researcher…

This study tests a technique called axillary reverse mapping (ARM) to find and protect the arm's lymph vessels during breast cancer surgery. By using a special dye and radioactivity, surgeons can see where the arm's drainage system is and avoid cutting it, which may prevent lymph…

This study looks at whether using radiofrequency ablation (a heat treatment) on the area where a breast tumor was removed can lower the chance that cancer comes back or that more surgery is needed. About 104 women aged 50 and older with early-stage breast cancer will get this ext…

This study looks at the tears and blood of 75 men to find differences between those with and without prostate cancer. The goal is to develop a simple test that can tell aggressive prostate cancer from slow-growing forms. Participants provide a tear sample during a clinic visit.

This study looks at whether giving extra support to childcare centers that struggle with a healthy eating program can help them stick with it. About 1,850 teachers and staff from Arkansas and Louisiana are taking part. The goal is to see if a flexible, cost-effective approach can…

This study looks at how mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of cells, work in children with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers compare children with autism, mitochondrial disease, developmental delay, and typical development to find distinct patterns. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at better ways to find and help people in jail who have both PTSD and opioid or stimulant use disorders. Researchers will test a screening program and compare starting PTSD therapy right away in jail versus after release. The goal is to see which approach helps m…

This study looks at how people react to stress in a pretend emergency room. Researchers will have 20 people who use meth and 10 healthy adults do public speaking and math tasks. They want to see if this setup feels like a real ER and measure stress through saliva, blood pressure,…