University Of New Mexico

This study looks at whether mindfulness training, combined with wearable heart rate sensors, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less and feel better. About 120 adults will attend weekly group sessions for 8 weeks and answer questions about their mood and drinking thr…

This study looks at whether daily text reminders and mindfulness messages can help people taking medication for opioid use disorder stick to their treatment and better manage cravings, pain, and withdrawal. About 60 adults who recently started or restarted methadone or buprenorph…

This study looks at whether a daily home exercise program for 6 weeks can improve physical functioning (like walking stairs) after vaginal prolapse repair surgery. About 92 women having specific vaginal surgeries at the University of New Mexico will be randomly assigned to either…

This study tests whether mild brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with social learning tasks can reduce anxiety and improve social skills in 20 high-functioning adults with autism. Each person will receive both real and fake stimulation in random order, with a month break in betwee…

This study looks at whether a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) can safely and effectively prepare the cervix for a same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure in the second trimester. About 70 participants will either receive the balloon or standard osmot…

This study looks at whether giving birth in water (waterbirth) is better than giving birth on land for low-risk pregnancies. About 230 adults in labor will be randomly assigned to either option. Researchers will measure pain relief needs, labor length, and safety for both mother …

This early-stage study tests whether psilocybin-assisted therapy in a group setting is safe and feasible for people with PTSD. About 36 adults, including veterans, first responders, female survivors of sexual violence, and Indigenous people, will receive the treatment. The goal i…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can make speech therapy more effective for people with long-term aphasia after a stroke. About 50 participants who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will receive either real or fake stimulation during 15 t…

This study tests whether adding gentle brain stimulation (rTMS or HD-tDCS) to cognitive training can improve memory, attention, and quality of life in veterans with mild traumatic brain injury. About 108 participants will receive 16 sessions of either real or sham stimulation whi…

This study explores whether MDMA-assisted therapy can help new mothers (6 to 12 months after childbirth) who struggle with both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder. Fifteen participants will receive the therapy alongside their usual medication for opioid…

This study tests whether customizing the electrical dose of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for each person can better treat depression and reduce memory problems compared to a standard dose. Researchers will enroll 50 older adults with depression who are already scheduled for EC…

This study compares two different steroids (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) used in injections for sacroiliac joint pain, a common cause of lower back and buttock pain. Researchers will enroll 230 adults with at least two weeks of pain to see which steroid provides better p…

This study tests a virtual program that combines cognitive training and health coaching for stroke survivors and their biological family members. The goal is to see if it's feasible to reduce vascular risk and promote brain health in both groups. Forty participants will be enroll…

This study follows 500 American Indian adults with chronic kidney disease to learn what makes the disease worse and how it affects the heart. Participants will have regular check-ups and tests over time. The goal is to find better ways to prevent kidney failure and heart problems…

This study is testing how well a culturally tailored screening and brief intervention works for chronic pain and opioid misuse in three clinics serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. About 225 participants who have chronic pain or opioid problems will take part. The go…

This study looks at whether a special counseling style called Motivational Interviewing, used during the first visit, helps adults with substance use problems show up for and complete their treatment program. About 150 people seeking outpatient addiction treatment will take part.…