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This study tests whether offering rapid HIV testing during a dental visit leads more people to get tested than simply referring them to a lab. About 6,700 adult dental patients at four community health centers will be offered either a quick oral swab test on-site or a referral fo…

This study tests two behavioral interventions—Behavioral Activation (finding enjoyable activities) and Attendance Reinforcement (vouchers for showing up)—to help people with opioid use disorder stay on buprenorphine treatment for at least 6 months. Researchers will enroll 240 adu…

This study tests a tablet-based tool called PrEPwise, delivered by community health workers, to help Black women in eastern Virginia learn about and decide whether to start PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). The trial will enroll 108 Black women who are eligible for PrEP and …

This pilot study tests a version of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) that has been adapted to also address stress from lived experiences, such as discrimination or identity-related challenges. The trial enrolls sexual and gender minority adults with PTSD who report distress fro…

This study is testing a new online program called Whole Selves, designed specifically for transgender and nonbinary young adults. The program helps them think about their alcohol use and romantic relationships in a way that fits their experiences. About 107 people will try the pr…

This study tests whether a video app that explains 'Undetectable = Untransmittable' (U=U) can help people with HIV stay on treatment and keep the virus under control. About 880 people from clinics in South Africa will use the app during counseling. The goal is to see if better un…

This study aims to find out if a person's blood sugar response to a specific meal is consistent from day to day. Researchers will give 20 healthy adults six different meals, repeating two of them, and use a continuous glucose monitor to track their blood sugar every 5 minutes. Th…