Brown University

This study is testing whether a mobile app that provides 24/7 access to anonymous, moderated peer support groups can help people recovering from opioid addiction. It aims to help participants build personal recovery resources, stay engaged in treatment, and reduce stress and isol…

This study is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, can help prevent melanoma from returning in patients who have had it surgically removed but are at high risk of it coming back. The treatment is given for six months after surgery. T…

This study is testing if a phone-based support program can help prevent suicide in veterans after they leave a psychiatric hospital. It will enroll 850 veterans at high risk and randomly assign them to either standard care or standard care plus the new support program. Researcher…

This study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of a portable electrical device (NovoTTF-200A) when used together with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with melanoma that had spread to the brain. The device, worn like a backpack, delivers low-intensity electr…

This study is testing whether two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab alone or combined with ipilimumab, can help control recurrent clear cell ovarian, fallopian tube, and related cancers. It will enroll 46 patients whose cancer has returned after standard chemotherapy. The main goal …

This study is testing whether computer algorithms can help HIV clinics in Kenya improve patient care. The algorithms will try to predict which patients are most likely to miss appointments or have their treatment stop working. Clinics that use these predictions will be compared t…

This study tests whether a combination of two drugs (trastuzumab deruxtecan and nivolumab) given for one year after surgery can help prevent cancer from returning in patients with HER2-positive esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment is for patients who have…

This study is testing a school-based program called Safe South Africa, designed to prevent HIV and reduce intimate partner violence among teenage boys. The program uses lessons tailored for boys' development to address harmful social norms and behaviors. Researchers are measuring…

This study is testing a brief, online therapy program designed to help LGBTQ+ adults who are experiencing anxiety or depression, particularly due to the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program focuses on building social support and coping skills. Researchers are co…

This study is testing whether creating a personalized music playlist can help people process grief after losing a spouse or life partner. Thirty people from a grief support group will talk about their loss and work with a researcher to build a playlist reflecting their emotions. …