Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health

This study tests whether a new DNA test called Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can help doctors better treat infections that happen after bone fracture surgery. About 250 adults with deep infections after fracture repair will be randomly assigned to get treatment based on standa…

This study tests if a 3-day medicine called nitazoxanide can treat Cryptosporidium infection in 480 malnourished children aged 6-12 months in Bangladesh. The goal is to shorten diarrhea and clear the parasite from stool. Half the children get the medicine, half get a placebo, and…

This study tests whether a simple, low-cost oral health program for pregnant women in rural Nepal can reduce the number of babies born too early, too small, or underweight. About 2,280 women will either receive daily antiseptic mouthwash and intensive oral hygiene education, or j…

This study tests a smartphone app that sends personalized messages to help people quit smoking. The messages are triggered by real-time data like location and stress levels, offering coping strategies when urges strike. Seven participants will use the app for 45 days to see if it…

This study looks at how women in Blantyre, Malawi choose and use HIV prevention pills or injections. Researchers will follow 384 women to see why some stop taking PrEP and how tracing them can help re-engage them in care. The goal is to improve HIV prevention services for women a…

This study will look at how common Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is in Maryland and whether race or zip code affects access to care. Researchers will provide education to patients, primary care doctors, and community health workers, then track how many people get referred t…