University Of Texas At Austin

This study tests a resilience-based education program designed specifically for African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program combines diabetes self-management skills with support for coping with stress. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar levels and depressive …

This study tests a new automated tool that helps primary care doctors quickly screen older adults for early memory and thinking problems. About 500 people aged 60 and older will use an iPad to complete symbol matching and voice tasks. The goal is to make cognitive screening easie…

This study tests whether coaching for Latino mothers on how to feed and put their babies to sleep can prevent obesity in the first two years of life. About 256 mothers and their healthy full-term infants will receive either group coaching or text-based support. The goal is to hel…

This study looks at whether a program that helps mothers and caregivers feed their babies in a more responsive way can prevent childhood obesity. About 165 mothers and their 4-5 month old babies will take part. The program focuses on improving diet quality and feeding behaviors t…

This study looks at whether speech-language therapy can help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a brain disease that slowly takes away the ability to speak and understand language. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with PPA to receive therapy and track their communica…

This study tests whether an AI-powered reflection tool can help patients with chronic orthopedic conditions (like arthritis or carpal tunnel) think more flexibly about their symptoms and feel more trust in their specialist. 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either use the A…

This study tests a speech-language telerehabilitation program for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a dementia that slowly destroys language abilities. The program includes online therapy sessions and care partner training. Researchers will enroll 21 participants to …

This 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, brain scans, and inf…

This study tests whether combining speech therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) communicate better. Ten participants will receive treatment at home via video calls. The goal is to see if this approach is fe…

This study looks at whether voice therapy can improve the voice and quality of life for people with essential vocal tremor, a condition that causes a shaky voice. About 40 adults with essential tremor and a shaky voice will try voice therapy. Researchers will measure changes usin…

This study aimed to see if a brain-computer interface (BCI) could improve attention in children with epilepsy who do not respond to medication. Participants would have used brain electrodes already placed for epilepsy surgery to train their attention with visual feedback. The stu…

This study looks at how type 1 diabetes changes the way blood vessels and nerves work during rest and exercise. Researchers will measure blood flow and nerve activity in 72 adults with and without diabetes. The goal is to better understand these changes, not to test a new treatme…

This study looks at whether MRI or CT should be the first scan for people with suspected acute ischemic stroke. Researchers will track how often doctors follow the assigned scan type and compare outcomes. The goal is to see if a larger study comparing these imaging methods is pos…

This study follows 180 pregnant women to see how changes in their body fat during pregnancy relate to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers use MRI scans and weight tracking to understand early influences on childhood obesity. The goal is to learn more about how the womb en…

This pilot study looks at how environmental stress affects daily blood sugar changes in 30 Hispanic adults whose parent has type 2 diabetes. Researchers use continuous glucose monitors to track glucose and aim to design a future program to prevent diabetes. The study does not tes…

This study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…

This study looks at whether a short, reassuring message given to adults before a clinic visit for common muscle or joint issues can affect their interest in extra care like tests, injections, or surgery. About 144 participants will either read the message or receive usual care, t…

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

This study is testing 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 aged 20-40. Participants will complete nine sessions involving cold water and pressu…