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This study tests whether community health workers can increase COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates among 800 adults with chronic illnesses. Participants are recruited from health centers and must be 18 or older, speak English or Spanish, and not be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vac…

This study enrolls 500 adults who come to the emergency department with opioid use disorder. Researchers will test a two-stage treatment plan that adjusts based on how each person responds, with the goal of increasing how long they stay on buprenorphine. The main focus is on help…

This study tests whether daily text reminders and small financial rewards can help people with HIV take their medication consistently. Researchers will enroll 550 adults in Uganda who recently started HIV treatment. Participants will use a special pill bottle that records each op…

This study tests whether a support tool called Getting To Outcomes helps schools run the Project ALERT drug prevention program more effectively. About 42 schools and their 7th-grade students (ages 12-14) will participate. Researchers will measure students' alcohol and drug use, b…

This study tests whether a brief motivational interview during a primary care visit can reduce alcohol and cannabis use in teens aged 12-17. Researchers will enroll 500 diverse young people who are at risk for substance use. The goal is to see if a short conversation can help the…

This study in Bauchi, Nigeria tests whether giving free Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc to homes with children under 5 increases the use of these treatments when diarrhea strikes. Over 100,000 households are randomly assigned to receive the supplies early or later. Research…