University Of Kansas Medical Center

This study tests a telehealth group prenatal care program called Centering HER for low-income Black pregnant women in Kansas who are at risk for preeclampsia. The program helps women monitor their blood pressure at home and take daily aspirin as recommended. Researchers want to s…

This study tests whether combining robot-assisted walking training with a mild electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can help people who have had a stroke and cannot walk. Twenty chronic stroke survivors will receive the combined therapy to see if it is feasible and improves …

This study tests whether combining treadmill walking with virtual reality challenges can improve both movement and thinking in older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome—a condition that raises dementia risk. Ten participants will do 18 sessions over six weeks, either on a…

This study looks at whether a carefully planned ketogenic diet can help people who have both osteoarthritis (joint pain) and mild cognitive impairment (memory issues). Ten adults will follow the diet under supervision for a period, and researchers will measure changes in pain, ph…

This pilot study tests whether low-fidelity driving simulator training can improve driving skills and thinking abilities in people with Parkinson's disease. 36 participants will either receive 10 sessions of simulator training over 4 weeks or join a waitlist group. Researchers wi…

This study tests if using a breast pump for nipple stimulation can safely start labor in pregnant women. The gentle suction may trigger the body's own oxytocin, which helps contractions begin. Researchers will compare labor duration and Pitocin use between women who use the pump …

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 110 adults with advanced lung, head/neck, or mesothelioma cancer who are starting their first treatment. The samples will be stored in a biobank to help researchers study genetic changes and find better ways to predict treatment o…