Boston University

This study is testing a virtual counseling program called MATTER. It aims to help people living with both HIV and a drug addiction by addressing feelings of shame and stigma that can make it hard to stay in medical care. The program teaches coping skills and provides resource sup…

This study is testing if a combination of two creams can clear common, low-risk skin cancers faster than the current standard treatment. Researchers are comparing a new cream mix (used for 1-2 weeks) against the usual single cream (used for 4 weeks) in 200 adults with superficial…

This study is testing a new, painless imaging device that uses light to measure skin thickening in people with scleroderma. Researchers want to see if this method is more accurate and consistent than the current standard, where doctors pinch the skin to assess thickness. The goal…

This study is testing a self-help stress management program designed to help breast and gynecologic cancer patients in Vietnam cope with their diagnosis and treatment. About 285 patients will be randomly assigned to either try the new program or receive standard care. Researchers…

This study is testing a new 3D-printed guide to help dentists give a common numbing shot for lower teeth more accurately. The goal is to make the shot more successful on the first try, reduce patient discomfort, and cause less tissue damage. Researchers will enroll 10 patients ne…

This study is testing two different counseling approaches to help veterans who have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. One approach involves up to 8 sessions focusing on building strength and empowerment, while the other is a single educational session about …

This study is testing whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during oral surgery can make the experience better for patients. Researchers want to see if watching relaxing VR videos can lower anxiety and reduce the amount of sedation medication needed. They will compare 80 p…

This study aims to understand how infections with COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses during pregnancy affect the health of mothers and their babies. Researchers will follow 10,000 pregnant women in India from early pregnancy through the weeks after birth, tracking…

This study is testing if a video call interview before a dental visit helps youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Researchers want to see if this telehealth step makes it more likely for the patient to successfully complete their dental check…

This study aims to understand how different ways of delivering HIV treatment work in South Africa by analyzing existing medical records. Researchers will look at data from about 7 million people to see which care models help patients stay on treatment and achieve good health outc…

This study aims to find out which type and dose of vitamin K supplement works best for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure vitamin levels in the blood of 55 participants to see how different supplements affect specific markers. The goal is to gather in…

This study aims to check how accurately wrist-worn fitness trackers measure exercise intensity. Researchers will compare data from several popular wearable devices against precise laboratory equipment while healthy participants perform everyday activities and exercises. The goal …

This study aims to understand how different ways of delivering HIV treatment are working in Zambia by analyzing existing medical records. It will look at data from about 1.2 million people living with HIV to see which care models are most used, who qualifies for them, and how the…

This study analyzes existing medical records from 1 million HIV patients in Malawi to understand how different care delivery models work. Researchers will examine which treatment approaches clinics use, how many patients participate, and what health outcomes result. The goal is t…

This study aims to understand if changes to how your teeth fit together (your bite) can affect your balance and the way you walk. Researchers will test 40 healthy adults, some with natural teeth and some with dentures, by having them wear special dental splints. They will use mot…