Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

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 a mobile app (MOM-HD) can help pregnant women with high blood pressure or diabetes monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar at home. About 864 women in Nepal will either use the app plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if home…

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 looks at whether a special program called Primary Care Connect (PC2) helps cancer survivors who also have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol keep their heart risks under control during cancer treatment. About 266 adults with early-stage …

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 whether mailing HPV self-sampling kits to people who are overdue for cervical cancer screening makes it easier for them to get tested. Researchers will enroll 200 women, transgender men, and nonbinary individuals aged 30-75 in New Jersey. Participants can choose …

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 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 new way to deliver radiation therapy for endometrial cancer using daily MRI scans to guide the beam. The goal is to give a higher dose of radiation to the tumor while sparing nearby organs like the bowel and bladder. Thirty participants will receive 15 sessions…

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 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 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 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…