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Clinical trials sponsored by George Washington University, explained in plain language.
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New combo aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (eftilagimod alpha) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate more breast cancer in people with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer. About 50 participants will receive the drug combination, and researchers will c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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ERs to pilot new tool for HIV prevention pill access
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test a personalized decision support tool to help people in emergency departments and urgent care clinics start and continue taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will enroll 120 HIV-negative adults in Baltimore and Washington, DC, and track how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:48 UTC
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Texting to beat colon cancer: new study targets homeless
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether text message reminders can increase colorectal cancer screening among homeless adults aged 45-75 who are not up to date on screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive SMS texts or standard care. The goal is to see if texting helps more pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:47 UTC
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AI chatbot joins the fight to help smokers quit
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a ChatGPT-powered chatbot (BeFreeBot) to a standard text-message smoking cessation program helps people quit smoking longer. About 150 US adults who smoke will use either the chatbot-enhanced program or the standard one for 30 days. The main goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:50 UTC
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Which prenatal pill do Moms-to-Be prefer? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will give 130 pregnant women in Tanzania two different types of prenatal supplements (one with multiple micronutrients, one with just iron and folic acid) to see which they like better and tolerate with fewer side effects. Participants will try each supplement for a pe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:46 UTC
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Community leaders learn Self-Help skills to boost mental health in colombia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to strengthen mental health care in underserved areas of Colombia by training local community leaders in a program called Self-Help+. The leaders will learn the program for their own wellbeing and then teach others in their community. The study will involve 40 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:45 UTC