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This study is testing whether a structured program to help caregivers tell children (ages 7-18) their HIV status leads to better health. It involves 720 child-caregiver pairs across 12 clinics in Ghana. Researchers will compare health outcomes, medication adherence, and costs bet…

This study compares two ways to make custom titanium mesh frames used to shape new jawbone growth for dental implants. One method is handmade during surgery; the other is computer-designed and printed beforehand. Researchers will measure which method is faster and leads to better…

This study is testing whether a home-based walking program can help people living with HIV who drink alcohol reduce their drinking and become more physically active. 222 participants were randomly assigned to either receive coaching sessions to add walking to their routine or jus…

This study tests whether showing smokers virtual reality videos during their dental cleaning appointments helps them use proven methods to quit smoking. About 440 smokers in Boston will watch either a quit-smoking video or a control video during their appointment, then receive fo…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive imaging device that uses light to measure skin thickness in people with scleroderma. The goal is to see if this tool is better than current methods, like pinching the skin, at detecting changes over time due to disease progression or trea…

This study aims to find ways to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, in living people. It will enroll 350 participants, including former college and professional football players, healthy controls, and people with Alzhe…

This study tests whether text message reminders and simple pledges can help men who have sex with men in South Africa continue taking their daily HIV prevention pills (PrEP). Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and acceptable before running a larger trial. The s…

This study aims to understand what services and support HIV patients in South Africa prefer during their first six months on antiretroviral therapy. Researchers are surveying over 1,000 adults who recently started or restarted treatment at 18 healthcare facilities. The goal is to…

This study is testing two different ways to share genetic test results related to breast cancer risk with African American women. Researchers want to see if an online, self-guided program works as well as the standard method of a phone call with a genetic counselor. The goal is t…

This study is observing how different ways of delivering HIV care affect patients, healthcare workers, and costs in South Africa, Malawi, and Zambia. It surveys thousands of patients and providers and tracks clinic resources to understand which care models work best. The goal is …

This study is gathering information to help improve how HIV treatment is delivered in Malawi. Researchers are surveying patients and healthcare workers, and observing clinic operations at 12 facilities to compare different care models. The goal is to understand which approaches w…

This study aims to understand what services and support people living with HIV in Zambia prefer during their first six months on medication. Researchers are surveying over 770 adults who recently started or restarted treatment at 12 healthcare facilities. The goal is to use this …

This study is gathering information about different ways to deliver HIV treatment in Zambia. Researchers are surveying patients and healthcare workers at 12 clinics to understand how various care models affect treatment success, clinic efficiency, and costs. The goal is to provid…