Emory University

This early-stage study tests a cream called ACU-D1 in 9 HIV-positive adults with HPV-related growths on the vulva or around the anus. Participants apply the cream twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see if the cream can boost the body's immune re…

This study looks at whether a common diabetes medication (GLP-1 RA) can help older women over 65 with type 2 diabetes maintain muscle strength and bone health. Twenty participants will take the drug as part of their regular care and undergo tests like grip strength and bone densi…

This study tests whether adding a common heart medication (propranolol) to an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can help shrink tumors in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that no longer responds to standard treatment. About 37 adults whose cancer has spread or …

This study tests a program called WeCare, which combines problem-solving therapy with support for HIV medication adherence. It involves 60 men who have sex with men in South Africa. The goal is to see if the program improves depression, anxiety, and how well participants take the…

This study tests whether a low-calorie diet can reverse early prediabetes (isolated impaired fasting glucose) in overweight adults aged 35 to 65 who are not very active. Researchers will check if the diet is practical and acceptable, and if it helps lower blood sugar and improve …

This early-stage study tests whether infusions of donor bone-marrow cells (mesenchymal stromal cells) are safe and can improve growth and bone health in 12 children aged 3–10 with severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 (brittle bone disease). The treatment aims to reduce fractures…

This study tests a caregiver-led telehealth program to help autistic children ages 5 to 12 who have bowel incontinence (encopresis) after completing treatment for bedwetting. The program teaches caregivers strategies to manage the condition, and its success will be compared to st…

This study tests whether baricitinib, a drug approved for other conditions, can keep HIV under control after participants stop their usual antiretroviral therapy (ART). Twenty people with well-controlled HIV will take baricitinib alongside ART for 26 weeks, then continue bariciti…

This study looks at whether a virtual peer recovery coach can help incarcerated adults with substance use disorders connect to addiction treatment and support. About 550 participants will either get usual care or a video session with a coach who uses motivational interviewing to …

This study will test whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps manage blood sugar better than standard finger-stick testing in people with type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized for heart failure. Researchers will follow 140 adults for 3 months after discharg…

This study tests a treatment called FBET to reduce elopement (wandering away) in children aged 4-12 with autism. About 50 children will receive 12 therapy sessions over 20 weeks, either with FBET or standard care. Researchers want to see if FBET is practical in community clinics …

This study tests a new device called the micro Sweat Test Patch (µSTP) that measures chloride levels in sweat to help diagnose and monitor cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers will compare the patch to the standard sweat test in 300 people, from newborns to adults, at clinics in Atl…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help Black teenagers and young adults in Atlanta take their HIV prevention medication (PrEP) consistently. Ten participants will use the app and give feedback on how easy it is to use and whether it helps them communicate with a suppo…

This study tests a program called GBE (Ghya Bharaari Ekatra) for newly married couples in India. The goal is to see if it can prevent intimate partner violence and improve mental health and reproductive choices. About 1,700 couples from slums in Mumbai and Pune will take part. Th…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help Black teenagers and young adults in Alabama stick with their daily HIV prevention medication (PrEP). The app includes features like medication tracking and chat with a support person. Researchers want to see if the app is ea…

This study tests whether giving mild brain stimulation (TMS) within two weeks of a traumatic event can prevent long-term PTSD. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity linked to fear. 50 adults with high early PTSD symptoms will participate.

This study tests a special sleep program for people hospitalized after a leg injury that needed surgery. The program includes sleep medicine, melatonin, and sleep tips. Researchers want to see if it helps patients sleep longer and better, and if it reduces the need for strong pai…

This study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with talk therapy can safely reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans. About 150 Georgia veterans will receive either psilocybin with supportive therapy or psilocybin with prolonged exposure therapy. …

This study tests whether a structured parent-led online program can improve sleep in autistic children ages 3 to 7. About 130 children will be randomly assigned to one of two behavioral sleep programs for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if the program reduces insomnia symptoms and i…

This study tests a robot-guided exercise program for people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Participants will exercise three times a week for three weeks, either in person or remotely. The goal is to see if the program is safe, doable, and helps improve mobility and st…

This study will test whether a 4-week music therapy program can reduce chronic pain and improve daily life for 25 youth with sickle cell disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to music therapy or a control group. Researchers will also look at changes in immune cells and …

This study tests a new, smart electrical stimulation system that aims to improve walking in people who have had a stroke. The system uses sensors to adjust stimulation in real time, helping to correct foot drop. Twenty participants will compare this new system to a standard one d…

This study tests a cognitive behavioral program to improve sleep and blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 48 people aged 31 to 75 who have had diabetes for at least one year and have poor sleep. Participants will wear a watch to track sleep and use …

This study looks at whether a mobile app called Fabla-diabetesMM, which lets people record audio diaries, is easy and helpful for older adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also have other health conditions. Thirty participants will use the app and answer questions about their ex…

This study looks at whether using rapid point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pregnant women can speed up treatment compared to standard lab tests. About 756 pregnant women will either get a rapid test or a regular lab test. The goal is to see if faste…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference (TI) to see how it affects the brain and behavior. Researchers will study healthy people and those with anxiety or PTSD to understand TI's effects. The goal is to learn more about how …

This study will compare three computer programs that try to predict sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, in 1,200 adults coming to the emergency room. The programs will run silently in the background of the hospital's computer system, and doctors will not see their p…

This study looks at better ways to screen and treat cervical cancer in women living with HIV in Kenya. About 2,280 women will take part. Researchers will test methods like HPV self-testing, care navigators, and a mobile health app to help more women get screened and treated. The …

This study looks at how much protein adults with PKU need, based on their genetic type and the special medical foods they eat. Researchers will measure protein needs using a breath test in 12 adults. The goal is to improve dietary advice for people with PKU, not to test a new tre…

This study will follow 5,000 adults with coronary artery disease who receive a drug-coated balloon treatment to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers want to see how well the treatment works over the long term and track any complications like heart attacks or repeat procedures…

This study looks at how people with anxiety avoid certain situations and what happens in their brains during these decisions. Researchers will use brain scans and daily tracking via phone to compare people with and without anxiety. The goal is to better understand avoidance behav…