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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Michigan, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to help guatemalans with two tough conditions at once
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will see if a program called HEARTS helps people who have both high blood pressure and diabetes get better care. About 1,440 adults in Guatemala will take part. Some clinics will use the HEARTS program, while others will continue their usual care. The study will check …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Snapchat study aims to curb binge drinking in young adults
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new prevention program delivered through social media to help young adults reduce high-intensity drinking and related risky behaviors. Researchers will enroll 450 participants who drink heavily and use Snapchat regularly. The program aims to promote wellness an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:35 UTC
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New program aims to empower Spanish-Speaking moms and prevent mental health struggles
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week group program called Mama Empoderada, designed to support Spanish-speaking mothers of children aged 6 or younger. The goal is to prevent depression, anxiety, and parenting stress while boosting confidence. About 20 mothers will participate in person or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New Self-Management program aims to ease IBD symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a self-management program for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see if changing behaviors can improve health and quality of life. About 40 adults with active IBD will take part in the pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:15 UTC
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New brain zaps aim to unfreeze Parkinson's gait
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, high-dose form of non-invasive brain stimulation called accelerated theta burst stimulation to improve walking problems, like freezing, in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will enroll 20 participants to see if the treatment is acceptable and he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:13 UTC
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Could a leg band fix bowel troubles after spinal injury?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a leg-worn device called AccelBand that uses mild electrical pulses to improve bowel function in people with spinal cord injury. About 100 participants will receive either the active treatment or a sham (inactive) version to see if it reduces constipation and oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:06 UTC
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Menthol smokers: earn rewards to quit in new remote study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if adding a digital, incentive-based program to standard quitline services helps adults who smoke menthol cigarettes quit. About 1,200 participants will receive coaching, support, and possibly rewards for staying smoke-free. The goal is to see if this approach bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Could a common pain pill calm Crohn's belly troubles even when inflammation is gone?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany people with Crohn's disease still have belly pain, bloating, or diarrhea even when their disease is not active. This study tests whether a low dose of amitriptyline, a drug already used for irritable bowel syndrome, can safely reduce those symptoms. About 100 adults with qui…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Peer support trial aims to ease depression and anxiety in hormone care patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a peer support program is practical and helpful for improving mild depression and anxiety in 100 adults who are starting or receiving hormone care. Participants will be randomly assigned to the peer support program or standard care and will be followed fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC
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Can a chatbot help caregivers? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will see if an AI chatbot app is easy and helpful for family caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, dementia, or Huntington disease. About 60 caregivers will use the app for 8 weeks, focusing on physical and mental health. They will fill out surveys and inte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:15 UTC
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Can mindfulness help black teens heal from trauma and legal trouble?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at stress and PTSD in Black teenage girls who have been involved with the justice system, along with their parents or caregivers. Researchers want to understand what helps or hinders these teens from using mindfulness-based stress reduction. The goal is to learn …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:07 UTC
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Hospitals test new strategies to make labor induction safer and more effective
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to best support hospitals in using proven, evidence-based techniques for inducing labor. Researchers will test different strategies to help doctors and nurses follow these best practices. The goal is to improve outcomes for mothers and babies during childb…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:06 UTC
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Stool and urine tests could revolutionize IBS diet tracking
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find a marker in stool or urine that can objectively measure how well people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow a special diet. About 94 adults with IBS will be studied to see if these markers match what they report eating. The goal is to make dietary t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:05 UTC
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New program aims to break the silence on teen mental health in latino families
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called Enlace Familiar, designed to help Latino teenagers ages 14-18 talk about their mental health with parents or trusted adults. About 64 teens with mild to moderate anxiety or depression symptoms will take part. The program uses community health wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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Texts vs. AI: which gets seniors moving?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether motivational text messages written by humans or by artificial intelligence (AI) can help middle-aged and older adults (40+) who are not very active become more physically active. Participants will wear a Fitbit and a thigh monitor, play brain games on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Texting to save lives: new study tests digital safety net for suicide prevention
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a text-based safety plan and supportive messages can help adults who recently had suicidal thoughts or actions after leaving the emergency department. Researchers will enroll 120 adults and track how many join, stay, and find the program helpful. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC