New York University

This study tests a program to help doctors and nurses in Nigeria prescribe hydroxyurea, a medicine that reduces pain and complications from sickle cell disease. The program includes training, reminders, and support for healthcare workers. About 900 patients aged 1 year and older …

This study tests a combined therapy for mothers with PTSD who are already receiving child welfare prevention services. The treatment blends skills to manage emotions and trauma with parent-child interaction coaching. Researchers will track changes in PTSD, depression, parenting b…

This study is for people living with HIV who smoke. It tests a program to help them quit smoking in a way that is affordable and easy to use in HIV clinics. About 500 participants will receive different combinations of support, like counseling or nicotine patches, to find the bes…

This study tests a program to help women in Botswana who have both HIV and a serious mental illness. These women often face stigma that makes it hard to stick with their HIV treatment. The program aims to reduce that stigma and help them keep the virus under control. Researchers …

This study tests how well a new flowable composite material (3M Filtek Supreme) works for fixing front teeth (class IV cavities) and making veneers. About 75 adults will get the material and be checked at 7 days, 6, 12, and 24 months to see if the repair lasts and looks good. The…

This study tests a motivational program to help pregnant women reduce alcohol use. About 600 pregnant women who drink alcohol will receive either a computer-based program plus nurse support, or standard care. The goal is to see if the program leads to more women having negative a…

This study looks at the best ways to help health workers in Malawi talk about and offer cervical cancer prevention to young women and girls (ages 9-24) who are getting HIV care. Researchers will test training, coaching, and reminder systems for health workers. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether giving military behavioral health technicians a special toolkit of proven mental health exercises helps prevent depression, anxiety, and stress in active-duty airmen. About 5,500 service members will take part. The goal is to see if this approach works be…

This study tests a 12-month family-based program called ANZANSI for 960 adolescent girls (ages 11–14) in northern Ghana who are at risk of dropping out of school and migrating alone to cities for work. The program combines family economic empowerment and caregiver training to red…

This study tests a 12-16 week online program called Parenting STAIR for military-connected mothers who have experienced trauma and have young children ages 2-10. The program helps moms manage strong feelings from past stress and improve their parenting skills. Researchers will co…

This study tests whether an extra injection of a long-lasting anesthetic (bupivacaine with epinephrine) after a root canal can lower pain, improve daily comfort, and reduce the need for painkillers. About 150 adults with tooth pain will be randomly assigned to receive the anesthe…

This study tests whether an AI-powered app can help children aged 9 to 17 with speech sound disorder (trouble saying the /r/ sound) keep improving after speech therapy. About 76 kids will use the app at home to practice words, syllables, and sentences. The goal is to see if the A…

This study explores whether listening to music for one hour each day can improve emotional well-being in people who have had a stroke. Sixty adults aged 50-90 who had a stroke at least six months ago will be randomly assigned to listen to music or an audiobook for four weeks. Res…

This study compares a two-step program for dental fear against usual dentist care. Step 1 is a mobile app, and Step 2 is a one-hour video call with a mental health expert. About 1000 people aged 13 and older in the USA will take part. The goal is to see if the program reduces fea…

This study looks at how people use their sense of hearing versus physical feeling when they speak. Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 will do speech tasks with altered audio feedback, sometimes with a visual display. Researchers will use a computer model to see if individual difference…

This study aims to understand how oral cancer causes pain by comparing pressure and stretch sensitivity in 40 cancer patients and 40 healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure pain thresholds and tongue movement discomfort. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather knowledge…

This study tests a program called WeCare for Black youth at risk of suicide who visit emergency rooms. The program includes a quick screening, a brief safety planning session, and supportive text messages for six weeks. Researchers will check if this approach helps teens get ment…

This study looks at how healthy adults plan several steps ahead when making decisions. Volunteers will play a strategy game called Four-in-a-Row while researchers record their brain activity and eye movements. The goal is to understand which parts of the brain are involved in men…

This study looks at how arguments between romantic partners may lead to heavy drinking in young adults aged 21-29. Researchers will monitor heart rate and drinking behavior during conflict and puzzle tasks. The goal is to understand the link between stress, emotions, and alcohol …