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Clinical trials and research at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

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• Mechanical ventilation strategy to protect the lungs in obese adults during laparoscopic or robotic surgery

  This trial tests whether a specific intraoperative PEEP approach that uses transpulmonary pressure to limit lung power can improve breathing after surgery for adults with BMI 35 or higher undergoing laparoscopic or robotic procedures.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07774065

• Prenatal education to reduce environmental exposures during pregnancy

  Aimed at pregnant people, this program tests whether a classroom-style education can help reduce exposure to harmful pollutants from seafood and nearby pollution sources.

  Recruiting at 2 sites The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas and 1 other locations · NCT07758114

• Using CSNAT with home-based care to help caregivers of older adults

  This study tests whether the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) given to family caregivers of older adults receiving home-based care helps reduce caregiver stress and supports their health and well-being.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07749482

• Vibration or cool-spray to reduce pain from steroid injections in the hand and wrist

  This trial tests whether vibration or vapocoolant spray makes corticosteroid injections in the hands, wrists, or elbows less painful for adults with arthritis, tendinopathy, or nerve compression.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07553273

• Technology-assisted home strength training for adults 55–80 with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment

  This 12-week program will test whether a telehealth-supported home strength-training routine helps adults 55–80 with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment stick with exercise and improve strength, thinking, and blood sugar.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07416799

• External carotid artery stimulation for migraine

  This test tries electrical stimulation of the external carotid artery to see if it helps adults with chronic or hard-to-treat migraines during a middle meningeal artery lidocaine infusion.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07402954

• Improving sleep for women in midlife.

  This project tests whether eating pistachios daily and completing a health-education session can help women aged 45–65 with poor sleep sleep better and improve alertness and some health measures.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07337915

• Feasibility of a Smartphone App to Support Mental Well-Being for Older Adults and Caregivers

  This pilot test checks whether the utmbHealthyBrain app can be used in community settings by adults 50+ and their caregivers to support mood and social connection over six weeks.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07313540

• Lidocaine with or without steroid infusion into the middle meningeal artery for headaches after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

  This study will try an infusion of lidocaine, with or without a steroid, into the middle meningeal artery to see if it reduces severe headaches and opioid use in adults recovering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

  Recruiting Phase 2 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07294118

• Tirzepatide to slow biological aging in older adults.

  This will test whether weekly tirzepatide injections can slow biological aging in adults 55–70 who qualify for tirzepatide for weight loss.

  Recruiting Phase 2 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07220473

• Safer muscle relaxant and reversal choice during anesthesia for people with chronic kidney disease

  This trial will try to see if using cisatracurium with neostigmine leads to fewer breathing problems after surgery than using rocuronium with sugammadex in adults who have chronic kidney disease.

  Recruiting Phase 4 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07203287

• What affects muscle and fat changes after weight-loss surgery

  We will follow people having bariatric surgery to see if differences in behavior, metabolism, or genes explain who loses muscle or regains weight after surgery.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07178704

• Three dry needling approaches for chronic low back pain

  This study will see if three types of dry needling—dry needling alone, dry needling with high-rate PENS, and dry needling with low-rate PENS—reduce pain and improve quality of life for adults with chronic low back pain.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07112404

• Improving walking symmetry after stroke with treadmill resistance and sensory feedback

  This one-time test tries treadmill resistance plus real-time visual or auditory feedback to see if it improves leg push-off and walking symmetry in adults who had a stroke, compared with healthy adults.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07087769

• Virtual reality feedback to boost push-off from the weaker leg during robot-assisted walking after stroke

  This project will test whether VR visual feedback during robot-assisted walking helps people who had a stroke increase push-off from their weaker leg.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT07087743

• New methods to reduce itching from burn scars

  This study is testing whether diphenhydramine, famotidine, and cromolyn sodium can help adults with burn scars feel less itchy.

  Recruiting Phase 3 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06801626

• Effects of brain stimulation on leg skill learning in stroke patients

  This study tests if a type of brain stimulation can help stroke patients learn to move their legs better compared to healthy adults.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06681207

• Prebiotic treatment to improve gut health and brain function after injury

  This study is testing if a type of dietary fiber called Inulin can improve gut health and help reduce fatigue and cognitive problems in people recovering from brain injuries.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06607523

• Evaluating creatine supplementation for breast cancer survivors

  This study is testing if taking creatine can help breast cancer survivors improve their strength, endurance, and body composition after finishing chemotherapy.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06395506

• Comparing embolization and surgery for chronic subdural hematoma treatment

  This study is testing if a new procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization can be a safer and more effective option than traditional surgery for people with chronic subdural hematomas.

  Recruiting at 28 sites The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Phoenix, Arizona and 30 other locations · NCT06347796

• Peer support program for older adults with unmanaged type 2 diabetes in Appalachia

  This study is testing if pairing older adults with unmanaged type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky with trained peer coaches can help them better manage their condition through regular support and discussions.

  Recruiting at 2 sites The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Bowling Green, Kentucky and 1 other locations · NCT06336122

• Brain stimulation to help post-stroke walking and motor learning

  This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation (a-tDCS) can help stroke survivors learn walking-related tasks and improve walking function, and compares results with healthy adults.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06191549

• Telerehabilitation program for post-burn recovery

  This study is testing a new online rehabilitation program for burn survivors to see if it helps them recover better than regular physical therapy.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06162052

• Exploring the link between gut microbiome and cancer-related fatigue and cognition

  This study is trying to see if the bacteria in the gut of cancer patients affects their feelings of tiredness and problems with thinking while they are getting treatment.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06098404

• Examining the gut microbiome's role in cancer immunotherapy response

  This study is trying to see if the types of bacteria in the gut can affect how well cancer patients respond to certain immunotherapy treatments.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT06050733

• Peer support program for older adults with unmanaged type 2 diabetes in Appalachia

  This study tests if older adults with unmanaged type 2 diabetes can better manage their health by getting support from trained peers who have successfully handled their own diabetes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Bowling Green, Kentucky and 1 other locations · NCT06003634

• Using ear stimulation to treat chronic pain and opioid withdrawal

  This study is testing whether a device that stimulates nerves around the ear can help people with chronic pain and those going through opioid withdrawal feel better.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT05555485

• Evaluating the effects of RG-RV16 inoculation on airway health

  This study is testing whether a new inoculation can improve airway health in people with allergies, asthma, and those without any respiratory issues.

  Recruiting Phase 2 The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT05331170

• Exploring the microbiome in burn wounds using advanced sequencing techniques

  This study is trying to see how the germs in burn wounds affect healing and recovery in adults with serious burns.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT05275335

• Using remote ischemic preconditioning to prevent kidney injury during coronary angiograms

  This study is testing if a simple treatment called remote ischemic preconditioning can help protect the kidneys from injury during coronary angiograms in patients who are at risk.

  Recruiting The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Galveston, Texas · NCT05147831

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston are recruiting right now?

30, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 3, Phase 3: 1, Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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