University Of Vermont

This study is testing whether providing weekly meal deliveries helps improve food security for adults who are receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Researchers will compare two groups: one that gets nutritional education and a list of local resources, and anothe…

This study is testing a condensed, two-week exercise and education program for current smokers who have COPD and need surgery for suspected lung cancer. The goal is to see if this 'prehab' program is practical and safe to complete quickly before surgery, and if it helps improve f…

This study aims to find the safest and most effective way to use a common blood thinner (apixaban) to prevent dangerous blood clots in cancer patients. About 996 people with cancer who are at moderate risk for clots will be randomly assigned to take either a standard twice-daily …

This study is testing a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can safely reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are receiving hormone-blocking therapy. The drug is already approved for hot flashes in women. Researchers will measure how well it reduces the frequency an…

This study compares two physical therapy approaches for tennis elbow pain. 68 adults with lateral elbow pain will receive either traditional therapy or a newer 'Think in Nerve Length and Layers' (TINLL) approach. Researchers will measure pain levels, grip strength, and function o…

This study is testing a new way to manage painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. About 422 adults with this condition will track their symptoms daily for 12 weeks. Half will get usual care, while the other half will get a prompt phone call from a nurse who can prescribe spe…

This study aims to understand how different types of dietary fats affect brain function and memory in healthy older adults. Researchers will provide all meals for 60 participants aged 65-75, comparing a high-saturated-fat diet (like typical North American food) to a Mediterranean…

This study aims to understand why people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a type of blood cancer, have a higher risk of heart problems like heart disease and stroke. Researchers will follow 30 adult MDS patients for 6 months, collecting small blood samples to measure inflamm…