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This study includes healthy adults between the ages of 21-70 who either use or do not cannabidiol (CBD) regularly. The purpose of this study is to learn about how CBD users and nonusers respond to stress. Participants must be willing to attend one in-person visit at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus

The purpose of this study is to measure the compliance, usability, and satisfaction of an at-home, multi-modal stimulation device in a diverse population of people with chronic lower back pain (cLBP) compared to a group of participants who are engaging in integrative health practices. The multi-modal device will include a combination of electrical stimulation, auditory stimulation, and integrative-health techniques, including mindfulness breathing, health coaching, and reflective journaling. The multi-modal device creation is based on prior knowledge in lower back pain treatment, which includes electrical stimulation of the back (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator or TENS) and integrative health modalities. Findings from this usability pilot study could help refine the approach and the multi-modal device for a future intervention study in cLBP participants.

Researchers hope that using Fisetin, an antioxidant, will reduce inflammation in the body caused by sepsis, which could help your body and organs have more time to recover. Placebo in this study will be something that looks similar to the study treatment, but does not contain any active drug. Everyone will receive 4 pills, but your group will determine how many of the pills are Fisetin. Researchers will look at the potential effects Fisetin or placebo has on inflammation in the body and how sick participants are at 7 days and 28 days.

There is evidence that dysfunction of the diaphragm following COVID infection that leads to the shortness of breath and chest tightness. The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration. This study involves muscle stretching of the diaphragm and associated muscles to improve the quality of respiration. Half of the participants will receive PT twice a week, for 12 weeks, for 1 hour (in person) and a half hour via telehealth. A control group will undergo traditional treatment as recommended by your provider.

This study is about decision making in psychosis spectrum disorders, like schizophrenia. We will study how a single dose of a study agent called modafinil changes how people complete computer tasks and changes how the brain functions. We hope to improve our understanding of psychosis to help people in the future.

The research aspect of this trial is the use of a new machine to remove specific lymphocytes from the donor’s peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs). This is called T cell receptor alpha/beta T cell depletion. This machine does such a good job at removing the unwanted donor T cells, and as a result we think patients will need fewer drugs to suppress their immune system.

This study is testing a radioactive treatment for adults with advanced melanoma that has spread, cannot be removed by surgery, or has gotten worse after prior treatment. We want to learn how safe the treatment is and how well it may work. By taking part, participants may help us learn whether this could become a useful treatment option for people with advanced melanoma.

We are exploring ways to promote healthy lifestyles during stroke rehabilitation using a web-based rehabilitation program. The purpose of this study is to compare two intervention approaches: teleABLE and Healthy Lifestyles Education. Both interventions are delivered using video visits, so participants can complete all study activities from home

How strong is your squeeze? We’re inviting kids aged 2-12 to test their grip and help us establish new standards for hand strength. Your contribution allows our team to create more inclusive, accurately calibrated technology that works for everybody. Stop by the Minnesota State Fair Research Building for a Tyrannosaurus Flex to help us find the Fair-ly Normal Grip and help us build the future of interactive play!

This is an observational study intended to generate preliminary data to understand how lysosomal dysfunction can affect the biogenesis of extracellular vesicles, its content and function. The study entails 2 visits over a 3-month period. On enrollment, participants will be scheduled for the 2 visits, during which fasting blood samples will be collected.

This phase II trial studies the effects of trastuzumab deruxtecan in treating patients (> 12 years and ≤ 39 years of age) with HER2 positive osteosarcoma that is newly diagnosed or has come back (recurrent). Trastuzumab deruxtecan is a monoclonal antibody, called trastuzumab, linked to a chemotherapy drug called deruxtecan. Trastuzumab attaches to HER2 positive cancer cells in a targeted way and delivers deruxtecan to kill them.

The purpose of the study is to test new biomarkers of ALS using MRI scans at 3 Tesla (3T). A biomarker is a measurable characteristic that can be used as an indicator of a particular disease state. Identifying biomarkers in ALS will help test new treatments and may help us make diagnoses earlier.

The purpose of this research is to understand the effort needed to understand speech if hearing is impaired. Listening effort is higher in people with hearing impairment and has wide-ranging negative consequences across many aspects of a person’s life. The goal of this project is to explore factors that make listening effortful, with special focus on the need to repair perceptual mistakes by relying on context.

This study seeks to understand visual perception in people with Visual Snow Syndrome and how this relates to brain function.

We are conducting this research to try to find a better way of treating Parkinson's disease, specifically postural instability and gait disturbances (PIGD) by looking at certain brain characteristics using 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) We think we could discover how to make DBS more effective for such things as postural gait instability and other symptoms of PD. Participants will be asked to come to our research location, walk on a treadmill, and have a 3T MRI.

The purpose of this study is to test a new CAR T-cell therapy called AZD0120 in adults with multiple myeloma that has returned or has not responded to previous treatments. Researchers want to learn whether this therapy is safe, determine the best dose to use, and see how well it works against the cancer. The study will also look at how the treatment affects the immune system and participants’ quality of life.

This study is for adults with large B-cell lymphoma whose cancer responded to standard treatment but still shows small amounts of disease on a specialized blood test. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an investigational CAR T-cell therapy or standard follow-up observation to compare safety and how well each approach helps prevent the lymphoma from returning.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how TAK-505 works in people with certain advanced solid tumors, including stomach, colorectal, lung, and head and neck cancers. The study will test TAK-505 at different dose levels to understand how it is tolerated, how it behaves in the body, and to help determine the dose that provides the best balance of effect and side effects for future studies.

This study is for people with advanced biliary tract cancer (cancer of the bile ducts or gallbladder) that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Participants must have previously received one standard chemotherapy treatment for advanced disease. Researchers are studying an investigational medication called nanvuranlat to see if it is safe and effective for treating advanced biliary tract cancer. The study will compare nanvuranlat with standard treatment to learn how well it works, monitor its safety, and better understand how it affects the body and the cancer.

Play Tetris while researchers at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building measure your brain activity to better understand how the brain works during gameplay.

Help researchers learn how common hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition, is among adults by answering a few health questions and having your skin checked for signs of HS at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building.

Swab and rinse your mouth to help researchers study the bacteria that affect oral health. Participate in a quick activity at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building and take home a prize!

Share your opinions on topics that matter to the University of Minnesota by completing a brief public opinion survey at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building!

Share your thoughts about relationship violence and domestic abuse in this anonymous survey at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building. Your responses will help improve education and prevention efforts across Minnesota.

The aim of this study is to obtain newborn blood spots (NBS) and tumor specimens for children and adolescents diagnosed with malignant neoplasms.

This study is testing whether a single additional treatment of radiation therapy, called maintenance radiotherapy, is safe and feasible for adults who have recently been diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM). Participants will first receive their usual treatment for GBM, including surgery, radiation therapy, and the chemotherapy drug temozolomide. About one month after completing standard radiation therapy, participants will receive one additional treatment of radiation therapy. The study will also look at changes in certain immune cells before and after the additional radiation treatment. Participants will continue their usual follow-up care every 2 to 4 months for up to 5 years after the additional treatment.

To ensure CDK4/6 inhibitors achieve their full clinical benefit, patients need to take them as prescribed, following a complex treatment schedule. Forgetfulness was the most common reason reported for missing doses of medication. Using the WiseBag along with CONCURxP or enhanced usual care may improve medication adherence in patients with metastatic breast cancer who are taking a CKD4/6 inhibitor.

This study examines the impact of social and genetic factors on outcomes in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors of Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

This is study to determine if a new drug, camizestrant, improves outcomes compared to usual adjuvant endocrine therapy for people who have ER+/HER2- early breast cancer with intermediate-high or high risk for disease recurrence. People who have completed initial therapy (with or without chemotherapy) are eligible for the trial. Treatment is planned to continue for 7 years.

The Blue Ribbon Bladder Study is a project just for women. We want to learn more about how women manage everyday bladder issues and use what we learn to find better ways to support bladder health. Visit us at the Minnesota State Fair Research Building to learn more and share your experience! Help us make bladder health an easier part of everyday self-care.