Paragard T 380A

The aim of this study is to determine if 5g of self-administered topical 2.5% lidocaine/2.5% prilocaine cream, reduces pain during IUD insertion and/or endometrial biopsy. The proposed study is a double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT. Each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two arms: 1) Intervention (5g of 2.5% lidocaine/2.5% prilocaine cream in a pre-filled vaginal applicator). 2) Placebo (5g of VersaPro cream in a pre-filled vaginal applicator). Participants will be asked to self-administer the pre-filled vaginal applicator at least 10-15 minutes prior to the procedure. The patient will be asked to rate their pain throughout various steps of the procedure and complete a post-procedure survey afterwards. The primary outcome is global pain score, which will be patient-reported by the 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 5-minutes following the procedure (endometrial biopsy or IUD insertion).

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate patient-reported pain, bleeding, and device efficiency along with provider satisfaction and ease of use between IUD insertions using a suction cervical stabilizer (new device, FDA approved, atraumatic) and single-tooth tenaculum (standard, traumatic). Our aims are to: * assess and compare patient-reported pain during IUD insertion between the Carevix device and tenaculum. * assess predictors of pain scores including between nulliparous and multiparous patients * assess provider-reported ease of use and satisfaction Participants (including providers) will: * be randomized to receive one device to complete the IUD procedure * complete a survey following the procedure

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective to prevent pregnancy when used for emergency contraception (following unprotected intercourse in the last 3 days), but data are lacking for people who desire an etonogestrel (ENG) contraceptive implant in this situation. This proposal will identify the most effective way to start an implant for emergency contraception using a randomized controlled trial comparing pregnancy risk between those receiving the implant vs. the implant plus oral emergency contraception (EC). Data from this project will inform clinical practice and add another option, the implant, for those desiring a long acting, highly effective contraceptive method when they present for emergency contraception.

This trial tests if a natural supplement can help the body make more collagen when taken with collagen protein. It targets people who want better skin, joint, or ligament health. The supplement works by boosting collagen production in the body.

Randomized controlled trial of a curriculum intervention teaching patients to eat a whole-food plant-based dietary pattern versus standard of care in kidney transplant recipients within the first few months of transplant

This trial tests a weight loss program using online health tools and phone support for underserved groups. It aims to help people lose weight by providing easy access to diet and exercise advice through their health records. The study focuses on groups with high obesity rates who often face challenges in accessing effective weight loss programs.

Men in the United States have an exceptionally high prevalence of overweight and obesity, i.e., 71.3%, and 42% of men are currently attempting weight loss. However, men are dramatically underrepresented in weight loss programs. Attempts to modestly adapt standard weight loss programs have seen only minimal success. Mobile applications (mHealth apps) have attractive features, but have low male enrollment and poor efficacy as conventionally delivered. A gamified mHealth program offers the possibility of engaging men and enhancing efficacy given that (1) video gaming is highly appealing to men; (2) gamification features (e.g., digital rewards for attaining "streaks" and milestones, competition) are known enhance enjoyment and motivation and facilitate desired behaviors; and (3) "neurotraining" video games featuring repetitive action mechanics, adaptive difficulty, and feedback can train inhibitory control, a basic brain capacity to inhibit intrinsically-generated approach responses that is strongly linked to body mass and the consumption of high-calorie foods. This project evaluates long-term engagement and outcomes of a professionally-designed, game-based weight loss program. As such, 228 overweight men will be randomized to: (1) a 12-month mHealth weight loss program that includes digital self-monitoring, simplified and self-selected dietary targets, physical activity and a control (sham) non-game neurotraining, or (2) a fully-gamified version of this same program, comprised of a behavior change program featuring team-based competition, digital reinforcers for attainment of streaks and milestones, and an integrated neurotraining video game. Aims include evaluating the efficacy of the gamified program in terms of weight loss, diet and physical activity at 12 months, as well as evaluating hypothesized mediators (inhibitory control and engagement), (enjoyment and compliance) and moderators (baseline frequency of video game play and implicit preferences for Inhibitory Control Training-targeted foods).

Adipose tissue turnover plays a critical role in body weight maintenance, and obesity is underscored by the dysregulated balance between fat breakdown and synthesis. Although there are clear health-related benefits of physical activity, little is known about how resistance exercise, as opposed to endurance exercise, can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, particularly in women. The goal of the proposed study is to investigate the effectiveness of resistance training to improve basal and stimulated fat metabolism in postmenopausal women with obesity and pre-diabetes, potentially serving as a viable and practical approach to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

We will study obese hypertensive subjects in a randomized, crossover study to determine if two weeks sympathetic blockade improves endogenous glucose production. Subjects will be studied on 3 different occasions after two weeks of receiving either placebo, amlodipine (vasodilator arm) or moxonidine (study arm). The order of the studies will be determined using computer-generated randomization. Patients will be blinded as to which treatment they are receiving on each day. An investigator blinded to the treatment assignment will perform the analysis of the data.

This is an Randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the impact of meal planning and affordable grocery delivery on weight loss, dietary quality and health on members of multigenerational Latino households.

This study is being done to better understand how amino acids alter the release of glucagon and insulin compared to glucose alone in health and disease.