Wayne State University

This study tests whether a Bluetooth-enabled smart insulin pen (InPen) helps teenagers with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. The pen simplifies insulin dose calculations and tracks doses to prevent mistakes. The study involves 34 teens aged 13-21 who use multipl…

This study tests whether a mobile health unit program can help Black adults in Detroit lower their blood pressure and prevent stage 2 hypertension. Participants receive personalized lifestyle coaching from community health workers. The goal is to address social barriers like food…

This study tests a device called NET to see if it can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and help people stay off opioids without using medication. 108 adults who want to quit opioids but avoid standard drug treatments will use either the real device or a sham version. The main go…

This study looks at whether backward walking training can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their balance and reduce falls. About 90 adults with MS who have trouble walking or have had recent falls will take part. They will be assigned to either backward or forward…

This study looks at whether a brain training method called neurofeedback can help new mothers who have experienced childhood trauma feel better emotionally. Twenty moms between 3 and 24 months after giving birth will try the training and report on their mood, stress, and parentin…

This study tests whether a mobile neurofeedback program can help new mothers who have experienced trauma feel less stressed, anxious, and depressed. About 40 mothers with PTSD symptoms and babies aged 3-9 months will use the app for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if it improves…

This study uses brain imaging to explore how cannabis affects inflammation and brain activity in U.S. military veterans with PTSD. Up to 100 veterans will have brain scans before and after 12 weeks of cannabis treatment. The goal is to link brain changes to improvements in PTSD s…

This study tests a new, fast MRI method that takes about 5 minutes and does not require contrast dye or sedation, even in children. Researchers will scan 80 people with Sturge-Weber syndrome (ages 3 months to 30 years) to see how well this quick MRI detects brain abnormalities co…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve treatment outcomes for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers will look at how stress affects drug cravings and decision-making. 32 adults on methadone or buprenorphine will receive …