UF Health research scientists make medicine better every day. They discover new ways to help people by running clinical trials. When you join a clinical trial, you can get advanced medical care. Sometimes years before it's available everywhere. You can also help make medicine better for everyone else. If you'd like to learn more about clinical trials, visit our clinical trials page. Or click one of the links below:
The Low dose ColchicinE in pAtients with peripheral Artery DiseasE to address residual vascular Risk (LEADER-PAD) trial will evaluate if anti-inflammatory therapy with colchicine will reduce vascular events in patients with symptomatic peripheral…
The PERMET trial will determine whether metformin daily for six months improves six-minute walk performance in individuals with peripheral artery disease compared to placebo.
March 10, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research from…
College of Medicine, +1 more
June 25, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anyone with diabetes quickly learns the importance of controlling their blood sugar to ensure their eyes, kidneys, heart and peripheral…
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, College of Medicine, +1 more
It’s a common refrain in the gym: No pain, no gain. Beneficial exercise isn’t always going to be a walk in the park — at least not for the millions of Americans who have peripheral artery...
It’s a common refrain in the gym. No pain, no gain. Beneficial exercise isn’t always going to be a walk in the park — at least not for the millions of Americans who have peripheral artery...