Emory University

This study is testing whether a single dose of MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) given during intensive therapy sessions can help people with PTSD more than therapy alone. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with PTSD who will receive either MDMA or a placebo during their second th…

This study is testing whether a coaching program called WeCare can help men who have sex with men in South Africa better manage their mental health and stick to their HIV prevention or treatment medications. The program combines problem-solving therapy with practical skills for t…

This study is testing whether faster, on-the-spot tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help pregnant women get treated more quickly. It will compare these quick tests to the standard lab tests that take days for results. The goal is to reduce delays in treatment, …

This study is testing whether adding a short, high-dose course of radiation to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can better control an aggressive type of breast cancer that has spread. It will involve about 29 patients whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 positive). Th…

This study is testing whether using a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor that tracks blood sugar levels every few minutes) can help people who have both type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Researchers want to see if better, real-time sugar monitoring during and after a hos…

This study is testing if a drug called zanidatamab can shrink tumors before surgery in people with early-stage colon or rectal cancer that has a specific marker called HER2. The goal is to see if this pre-surgery treatment helps improve outcomes. About 38 participants will receiv…

This study is testing a therapy called FBET to see if it can reduce dangerous wandering (elopement) in children with autism. It will involve about 50 children, aged 4 to 12, who regularly wander away from supervision. The goal is to see if this structured therapy works in real-wo…

This study is for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has stopped responding to a standard immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab). Researchers want to see if adding a common, low-cost blood pressure drug called propranolol can 're-sensitize' the cancer, making the…

This study is testing a telehealth program to help autistic children who have gained bladder control but still struggle with bowel accidents (encopresis). Children ages 5-12 will first complete standard toilet training for wetting. Those who still have bowel accidents will then b…

This study is testing whether an 8-week low-calorie diet can reverse early signs of high blood sugar, known as isolated impaired fasting glucose, which is a form of prediabetes. It will enroll 34 overweight or obese adults aged 35-65 who are physically inactive. The goal is to se…

This early-stage study is testing whether infusions of donor stem cells are safe and might help children with a severe form of brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta type 3). Researchers will give 12 children, aged 3 to 10, six stem cell infusions over two years to see if …

This study aims to see if a common type 2 diabetes medication (GLP-1 RAs like semaglutide) affects muscle strength and bone health in older women. It will observe 20 women over age 65 for 6 months while they take the medication as part of their normal care. Researchers will measu…

This study is testing whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' can be safely combined with therapy to help reduce PTSD symptoms. It will involve 150 Georgia military veterans, reservists, or active-duty members with PTSD. Researchers will compare two differen…

This study tests whether baricitinib, a drug that reduces inflammation, can delay the return of HIV after people stop their regular antiretroviral therapy. Researchers will give 20 adults with well-controlled HIV the drug alongside their usual treatment for 26 weeks, then have th…

This study is testing a new, small skin patch designed to make sweat testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) simpler and more accessible. Researchers will compare this new patch to the current standard sweat test method in 300 people, from newborns to adults, who are being evaluated for…

This study aims to find better ways to screen women with HIV for cervical cancer in Kenya, where they face a much higher risk. It will test a package of strategies, including at-home HPV test kits and mobile phone support, to help more women get screened and receive follow-up car…

This study tests a program called 'Take a Flight Together' designed to prevent domestic violence in newly married couples. It involves 850 couples in India who will attend six weekly group sessions to build relationship skills. The goal is to see if the program reduces violence, …

This study is testing a new 'smart' electrical stimulation system designed to help people walk better after a stroke. It aims to improve on current systems by automatically adjusting the stimulation to reduce muscle fatigue and provide more consistent help lifting the foot with e…

This study is testing whether a structured, parent-led coaching program delivered over video calls can help improve sleep in autistic children aged 3 to 7 who have significant insomnia. Researchers will compare this intensive coaching to a more general sleep education program to …

This study is testing a new pain management plan for adults getting hip replacement surgery. It aims to see if using mostly non-opioid medications and techniques can safely reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers after the operation. Researchers will compare pain levels and…

This study aims to see if a special sleep program helps hospitalized patients with broken bones sleep better and use fewer opioid painkillers. Researchers will compare a program that includes sleep medication and education to standard hospital care. About 30 patients will wear a …

This study is testing a robot-guided exercise system called ZEST-E to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their strength and range of motion. Participants will do robot-guided exercises three times a week for three weeks, with some sessions monitored in person and others…

This study is testing whether a safe, non-drug brain stimulation technique can help reduce chronic pain in military veterans. Up to 100 veterans receiving mental health care will use a device that delivers a mild electrical current to the brain for 20 minutes daily over two weeks…

This study aims to find the best computer tool for spotting sepsis early by comparing three different prediction algorithms. The tools will run quietly in the background of hospital records for 1,200 adult patients arriving at the emergency department, without doctors or patients…

This study aims to understand if a short, non-invasive balance-training exercise is safe and helpful for adults who have vision problems, whether or not they also have inner-ear balance issues. Researchers will compare 100 adults with vision problems alone to those with both visi…

This study is testing whether an audio diary mobile app is easy and helpful for older adults who have diabetes along with other chronic health conditions. Researchers want to see if using the app to record daily experiences affects how people manage their health. The main goal is…

This study aims to understand how the brain creates avoidance behavior in people with anxiety. Researchers will use brain scans and decision-making tasks to measure brain activity patterns linked to avoiding threats. They will also track participants' daily movements and behavior…

This study aims to find more accurate protein requirements for adults with Phenylketonuria (PKU). Researchers will measure how different genetic types and the amount of medical formula a person eats affect their protein needs. The goal is to create better, personalized dietary gu…