Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

This study tests whether giving a higher-than-standard dose of buprenorphine to people with opioid use disorder who test positive for fentanyl is safe and helps them start addiction treatment within a week. About 140 participants will receive either a standard or high dose in the…

This study looks at how different types of exercise affect brain health and Alzheimer's risk in 280 older African Americans (age 60+). Participants will do either cardio-dance or strength/flexibility/balance exercises for 6 months. Researchers will measure thinking skills, brain …

This study looks at whether a special numbing injection, called the Twin Block, can reduce jaw muscle pain after wisdom tooth removal. About 48 healthy adults who have pain in their jaw muscles the day after surgery will receive either the injection or a placebo. Researchers will…

This study tests a therapy method to reduce the return of problem behavior (like aggression or self-injury) in children when they don't get what they want. Researchers will compare two approaches in 30 children aged 3-17 who have frequent problem behavior despite prior treatment.…

This study is testing a new smartphone app that uses mindfulness exercises to help cancer survivors quit smoking. The app is designed to be used in daily life, offering support whenever needed. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who have been diagnosed with cancer and smoke at lea…

This study tests whether a fast-paced PTSD therapy (Massed Prolonged Exposure) can reduce PTSD symptoms and substance use in adults already getting treatment for substance use disorder. About 168 participants will either receive the intensive therapy or standard care, and be foll…

This study is testing whether an AI-powered conversational agent can deliver a proven therapy (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help older adults with HIV manage suicidal thoughts and emotions. The goal is to see if this approach is practical, easy to use, and helps participants …

This study tests a special gel (RADA-16) applied during tonsil removal to see if it reduces bleeding and pain after surgery. About 134 adults having their tonsils out will either get the gel or standard care. Participants will fill out online surveys every other day for 15 days t…

This study tests a new wound dressing (Pelashield PainGuard) against the standard one (Restrata) in 10 adults having surgery for severe hidradenitis suppurativa. The new dressing contains silver to fight bacteria and lidocaine to reduce pain. Researchers will measure how fast the…

This study tests a digital tool called mySmartSkin that helps people who have had melanoma check their skin more thoroughly for new or returning cancer. About 385 survivors will use the app and report how many body parts they examine. The goal is to see if the app leads to earlie…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can alter brain waves related to reward processing. About 28 healthy adults aged 18-55 will perform decision-making tasks while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to understand how TMS might…

This study aims to find the best location on the brain to apply magnetic stimulation (TMS) to increase reward-related brain activity in smokers. Researchers will test different targeting methods in 36 nicotine-dependent adults across three sessions. The goal is to see which targe…

This study tests different magnetic pulse patterns (TMS) to see which one best changes the brain's reward signal in smokers who are dependent on nicotine. About 42 participants will attend two sessions where their brain activity is measured with EEG while they play a reward-based…

This study looks at whether teaching Black women about harmful chemicals in hair products can change how they choose and use those products. About 120 women in Newark, NJ will attend clean beauty events and fill out surveys right after and again 3 months later. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether a health coach can help people at high risk for lung cancer make better decisions about getting screened. About 594 current or former smokers aged 50-77 will either receive coaching or usual care. The goal is to see if coaching leads to more informed choi…

This study looks at how your genes may affect your risk of breast cancer. Anyone 18 or older living in the US can join, even if you don't have cancer. You fill out online surveys and mail in a saliva sample. In return, you can get free info about your genetic ancestry.

This study looks at whether charcoal-filtered cigarettes change how people smoke and their exposure to harmful chemicals. About 252 adult smokers who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily will be randomly assigned to use either charcoal-filtered or regular cigarettes for 4 weeks. Res…

This study looks at how attention and specific thinking strategies influence decision-making and brain activity in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder compared to those without. Participants will complete computer gambling tasks during brain scans and eye-tracki…