University Of Hawaii

This study is testing a lifestyle program delivered by trusted community health workers to help Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders manage weight, blood pressure, and diabetes risk. The 3-month program includes lessons on healthy eating and physical activity, and aims to reach…

This study is testing a three-part treatment for liver cancer that is difficult to remove with surgery alone. First, patients receive two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) and targeted radiation (SBRT) to try to shrink the tumor. If the tumor shrinks enough, surgeons…

This small pilot study is testing whether eating one pound of fermented poi (a traditional Hawaiian food) daily for four weeks during pregnancy can improve a mother's gut bacteria and lower the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Fifty pregnant women on O'ahu will receive th…

This study aims to understand if specially designed text messages about the risks of e-cigarettes can influence young adults' vaping habits. Researchers will send different types of educational messages to 120 participants over 6 months to see if they help current vapers quit or …

This study aims to see if community discussion groups and educational sessions improve health awareness and behaviors among Native Hawaiian men. About 600 adult men in Hawaii will participate in group activities designed to build health knowledge and encourage healthy choices. Re…