University Of Texas At Austin

This study is testing a new automated tool that helps primary care doctors quickly screen older adults for early memory and thinking problems. The tool uses simple symbol matching and voice tasks on an iPad to give a risk score. Researchers hope it will make screening easier and …

This study tests a program that helps mothers and caregivers feed babies in a healthier, more responsive way. The goal is to prevent childhood obesity by improving diet quality and feeding behaviors. About 165 mothers and their 4- to 5-month-old infants are taking part, with rese…

This study looks at ways to help Latino mothers with feeding and sleep routines for their babies, with the goal of preventing obesity and related health problems early in life. About 256 mothers and their newborns will receive either group coaching or text-based support during th…

This study tests a new way to help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a condition that slowly destroys speech and language. Ten participants will receive speech therapy at home along with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS. The goal is to see if this com…

This pilot study tests whether ketamine can reduce fatigue and improve thinking in people with Long COVID. Twenty adults aged 18-65 with ongoing tiredness or brain fog will receive four ketamine injections over two weeks. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, quality of lif…

This study tests whether specialized speech and language therapy can help 60 adults with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) — a brain disease that slowly destroys the ability to speak and understand language. Participants receive therapy targeting word-finding and speech productio…

This study tests a speech-language telerehabilitation program for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a dementia that slowly destroys speech and language. About 21 participants and their care partners will take part in online therapy sessions and complete communication…

This study tests whether teaching coping skills to Latino children with asthma and their families can improve asthma control. About 280 children aged 8-14 and their parents will either receive standard asthma education or a program that also includes stress management techniques.…

This study follows 180 pregnant women to see how changes in their weight and body fat during pregnancy relate to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers will use MRI scans and body measurements to track these changes. The goal is to better understand early-life influences on …

This study looks at how type 1 diabetes changes the way blood vessels and nerves work during exercise. Researchers will measure blood flow and nerve activity in 72 men and women with or without diabetes. The goal is to learn more about these changes, not to test a new treatment.

This study tests a new wearable device that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate nerves in the arms and legs. Researchers want to see if it's comfortable and easy to use in 15 healthy adults. Participants will complete nine sessions with pain tests like putting a hand in ice wate…

This study looks at 44 toddlers who have a sibling with autism, putting them at higher risk for communication challenges. Researchers are testing different parent-led coaching strategies to see which ones work best for improving social communication. The goal is to find practical…