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Clinical trials sponsored by George Washington University, explained in plain language.
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AI chatbot joins fight against smoking in new text message study
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding a ChatGPT-powered chatbot to a text message program helps people quit smoking better. Researchers will enroll 150 U.S. adults who currently smoke and are willing to receive daily text messages for 30 days. The goal is to see if the AI chatbot …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New drug boosts chemo to fight breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug called eftilagimod alpha (Efti) to standard chemotherapy given before surgery can help eliminate more cancer in patients with early-stage, hormone-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The main goal is to see if this com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Which prenatal vitamin do Moms-to-Be prefer?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which of two prenatal vitamin formulations pregnant women in Tanzania prefer and tolerate better. Researchers will ask 130 pregnant women to try both types of vitamins and report which they like more and any side effects they experience. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a simple text save lives? study aims to boost cancer screening for homeless
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a text message support program can help homeless adults get screened for colorectal cancer. It will involve about 588 people aged 45-75 who are staying in New York City shelters and are overdue for screening. Researchers will compare screening rates …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New tool aims to catch HIV risk in the ER
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new digital support tool designed to help emergency room and urgent care patients start and stay on HIV prevention medication (PrEP). Researchers will first develop the tool by talking to patients and providers, then test it with 120 eligible patients in B…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Can a simple label stop parents from buying sugary drinks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if putting warning labels on foods and drinks containing non-sugar sweeteners changes what parents choose to buy for their children. Researchers will ask over 1,000 Brazilian parents to pick items like yogurt and drinks in an online shopping test. They will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC