Tufts University
Clinical trials sponsored by Tufts University, explained in plain language.
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Could meal kits and text messages help curb diabetes in Food-Insecure communities?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests four nutrition programs—meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, cooking classes, and motivational texts—in 400 adults with overweight or obesity who use food pantries. The goal is to see which approach best improves diet quality and food security, with the aim of reducing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital coaching may solve the GLP-1 weight regain problem
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital lifestyle program (Noom®) can help adults maintain weight loss after stopping GLP-1 medications like semaglutide. Participants who recently stopped a GLP-1 are randomly assigned to the digital program or usual care, and weight is tracked remotel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A swallowable spy pill could unlock Sjögren's secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses a novel ingestible mini-pill to collect bacteria samples from different parts of the gut in people with Sjögren's disease and healthy volunteers. By comparing these samples with mouth and stool bacteria, researchers hope to understand how the microbiome relates to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Senior center meals get a nutritious makeover in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether improving meals and offering nutrition education can boost the dietary quality of older adults at a senior center. Thirty participants aged 50+ will receive healthier, culturally appropriate lunches and attend classes over 6 months. Researchers …
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Smart sensors and sticky patches could help seniors track health at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether comfortable wearable sensors and a small microneedle patch can help monitor movement, heart rate, stress, and inflammation in adults aged 65 and older. Twenty participants will wear the devices at home while completing surveys. The goal is to see if th…
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC