University Of Vermont

This pilot study tests whether offering small payments for attending follow-up appointments can help people with opioid use disorder stay in treatment after starting medication in the emergency department. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or…

This study looks at whether sending free meals to the home can improve food security for adults who are on medication for opioid use disorder. Forty participants will either get nutrition education alone or education plus weekly meal deliveries for 24 weeks. Researchers will trac…

This study looks at whether a common blood thinner (apixaban) can safely prevent dangerous blood clots in cancer patients at moderate risk. About 996 adults with solid tumors or lymphoma will be randomly assigned to take a standard twice-daily dose, a more convenient once-daily d…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called prolonged exposure therapy, combined with financial incentives for attending sessions, can reduce PTSD symptoms in pregnant women. Thirty pregnant women with PTSD will receive weekly therapy for 12 weeks. Researchers will mea…

This study tests a new way to help people with nerve damage from chemotherapy. Participants report their symptoms daily via an app, website, or phone. In one group, a nurse calls back to prescribe treatments using a standard algorithm. The study tracks symptom severity and qualit…

This study compares a newer treatment approach called TINLL to traditional therapy for people with lateral elbow pain (tennis elbow). About 68 adults will be placed into one of two groups based on their past treatments. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and impr…

This study looks at whether a therapy called prolonged exposure, given through video calls, can help people with both opioid use disorder and PTSD. About 135 adults on stable medication for opioid use will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves therapy attendance…

This study tests a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (ADT). Hot flashes are a common side effect that can disrupt daily life. The drug is already approved for hot flashes in menopausal women. About …

This study tests a short, pre-surgery rehab program for people who smoke and have a lung nodule that may be cancer. About 20 participants will do breathing exercises and get help to stop smoking. The goal is to see if this program is practical and can improve fitness, reduce symp…

This study looks at how two types of dietary fats—oleic acid (found in olive oil) and palmitic acid (found in palm oil)—affect brain function in healthy adults aged 65-75. Participants will follow each diet for one week, with all meals provided. Researchers will measure memory an…

This study aims to understand why people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a type of blood cancer, are more likely to develop heart disease or stroke. Researchers will measure inflammation-related proteins in the blood of 30 adults with MDS over 6 months to see if these marke…