Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

This pilot study will test whether having pregnant women with chronic hypertension measure their blood pressure at home and adjust medications remotely can lead to better outcomes than standard in-office checks. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to remote monitoring or…

This study tests a program called NPOWER365 for Black men who have sex with men and are living with HIV. The program uses a smartphone app, online forums, and resource referrals to help with medication adherence, mental health, and access to care. About 350 participants in the At…

This study tests whether adding a weight-loss shot (tirzepatide) to standard hormone therapy can better treat early-stage uterine cancer or pre-cancer in overweight women. About 30 participants will either get the standard progesterone IUD alone or the IUD plus tirzepatide. The g…

This study tests a new procedure that uses an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera) to guide coils and glue into abnormal blood vessels in the liver. The goal is to block these vessels and reduce severe confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) in people with liver cirrhosis. The trial …

This study tests whether paramedics can use a lung ultrasound to improve diagnosis of heart failure in patients with breathing trouble. About 1,000 adults with shortness of breath will receive the ultrasound during emergency care. Researchers will compare the paramedic's diagnosi…

This study tests whether an AI-powered program can help older adults with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease manage emotional distress. Participants receive short videos and daily check-ins from a chatbot that teaches practical coping skills, all from their own phone.…

This pilot study investigates whether melatonin can improve sleep quality in critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Participants will wear a headband device to measure their sleep patterns and then receive a dose of melatonin. The study lasts two days and aims to see if mel…

This study tests whether a nerve block injection can reduce jaw muscle pain after wisdom tooth removal. About 80 adults who have jaw pain the day after surgery will receive either the injection or a placebo. The goal is to see if the injection lowers pain, improves mouth opening,…

This study tests a technique called cryoablation, where doctors temporarily freeze nerves in the chest during open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this reduces pain, helps patients breathe deeper and cough better after surgery, and lowers the need for strong painkillers like…

This study tests a program called HOLA that teaches oncologists special communication skills to build better relationships with their Latino patients who have advanced cancer. Researchers will compare how strong the bond is between doctors who take the training and those who don'…

This study will see if offering HPV self-sampling kits in emergency departments can help women who are overdue for cervical cancer screening. About 100 women in New Jersey will be given a kit and education during their ER visit. Those who test positive for HPV will be guided to f…

This study aims to enroll 10,000 adults across the United States to help identify genetic variants linked to blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Participants complete online health surveys and provide a saliva sample by mail. Researchers will analyze the DNA to…

This study gives 20 college students free boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables every week for 8 weeks. Researchers want to see if this helps students eat more produce and feel more food secure. Participants will get their skin scanned to measure nutrient levels and fill out surve…

This study tests whether specially designed anti-disinformation messages can correct false beliefs about the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars among Black adults. Researchers will enroll 1,000 Black adults in Atlanta and Birmingham, delivering messages …

This study tests whether sending reminders to primary care doctors before patient visits can increase screening for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that raises the risk of esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare screening rates before and after the reminders in 3,000 adults.…

This study compares a new digital denture-making technique (Easdent) with the traditional method for people who need full dentures. Twenty adults will receive both types of dentures, and researchers will measure chair time, number of visits, and patient satisfaction. The goal is …

This study investigates how two molecules—glycerol from fat and lactate from the blood—are converted into glucose by the liver, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare these processes in 48 adults with and without diabetes or obesity. Participants rece…

This study looks at people who had surgery for a severe facial pain condition called trigeminal neuralgia. Researchers want to know if dental treatments or other mouth stimulation after surgery can make the pain come back. About 100 participants will answer surveys about their pa…