University Of Wisconsin, Madison

This study tests whether giving extra caffeine to preterm babies (born before 30 weeks) can improve kidney oxygen levels and reduce kidney injury. About 114 babies will receive either a one-time extra dose of caffeine or a placebo, while doctors monitor kidney and brain health. T…

This early-stage study tests a new way to prepare donor stem cells for transplant in children and young adults with serious blood diseases. The method removes only the cells that cause harmful side effects, while keeping helpful immune cells to fight infections. The goal is to se…

This study compares three different smoking cessation programs for Black adults who want to quit. The goal is to see which approach—standard quitline services, a more intensive program, or an intensive program with financial rewards—works best for long-term success. About 1,550 p…

This study tests whether giving a lung medication (surfactant mixed with budesonide) to extremely preterm babies who are still on a breathing machine at 7-14 days old can help prevent a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia. About 24 infants will be enrolled to…

This study tests a new AI tool that lets primary care doctors screen for diabetic eye disease during regular checkups. About 4,000 adults with diabetes who haven't had an eye exam in the past year will take part. The goal is to see if this approach boosts follow-up eye care and r…

This study tests whether an ambient AI tool can reduce the time nurses spend on documentation. About 250 nurses and nursing assistants will use the AI to draft patient records, aiming to ease their workload and improve wellbeing. The focus is on cutting down clicks and time spent…

This study tests whether a mobile phone app can help African American adults with depression feel better. Participants will attend six weekly 90-minute classes through the app and fill out surveys about their mood and anxiety. The goal is to see if the app reduces depression symp…

This study looks at whether metabolic syndrome reduces blood flow to the brain more in women than in men. Researchers will use MRI scans and exercise tests to measure blood flow and fitness in 72 healthy adults and those with metabolic syndrome. The goal is to understand the role…

This study will compare two different systems that measure pressure and flow during swallowing in 25 healthy adults. The goal is to see how differences in the devices affect the measurements, which will help standardize these tools for future research on swallowing problems. Part…

This study looks at how psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) might improve mood and well-being. Researchers want to know if the benefits come from the psychedelic experience itself or from direct brain effects. Up to 120 healthy adults with low well-being will receive psilocybin eithe…

This study looks at why the common cold virus (rhinovirus) causes severe breathing problems in some children, leading to hospitalization. Researchers will follow 670 children, including healthy kids and those already in the hospital, to track which virus types are circulating and…

This study will test a new type of X-ray machine that may give doctors clearer images during procedures like biopsies or injections. About 20 adults scheduled for image-guided procedures will have an extra scan with the new system. The goal is to see if it helps doctors spot impo…

This study looks at how people react after learning their Alzheimer's biomarker test results. Researchers will follow 240 adults aged 50 and older who are already in a long-term Alzheimer's study. Participants will complete surveys about their distress, stigma, quality of life, a…

This early-stage trial is testing whether bicalutamide, a drug used for prostate cancer, can change a protein linked to bladder cancer growth. About 80 men with non-invasive bladder cancer will either take the drug or not, and researchers will compare protein levels in their blad…