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This study tests different treatment plans to help adults with opioid use disorder stay on buprenorphine longer. About 500 people from the emergency department will take part. Researchers will compare approaches to see which works best for keeping patients on medication and reduc…

This study tests whether daily text reminders and small prize incentives can help people with HIV take their medication on time every day. Researchers will enroll 550 adults in Uganda who recently started HIV treatment. Participants will receive text messages linking pill-taking …

This study tests whether a drug prevention program called Project ALERT, combined with a support tool called Getting to Outcomes, can reduce substance use among 7th and 8th graders. Researchers will track students' alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and other drug use, as well as the…

This study tests whether community health workers can help adults with chronic illnesses get up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Participants receive up to three counseling sessions in English or Spanish to address their vaccine concerns. The goal is to reduce health dispari…

This study tests whether a brief motivational interviewing session during a primary care visit can reduce alcohol and cannabis use among diverse teens aged 12 to 17. Researchers will enroll 500 participants who are at risk for substance use and track changes in how often they dri…

This study in Bauchi, Nigeria, is testing whether giving free Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc directly to homes can increase how often these treatments are used for children under 5 with diarrhea. Over 100,000 children are taking part, with some areas receiving the medicine…