University Of Hawaii

This study is testing a community program designed to help Native Hawaiians manage common health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The program combines education on traditional diets and lifestyles with cooking demonstrations. Researchers…

This study is testing if a medication called tirzepatide, which is approved for weight loss and diabetes, can also help reduce chronic inflammation in people living with HIV who are overweight or obese. It will involve 12 adults with well-controlled HIV who will receive weekly in…

This study aims to find the best way to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking. It will test three approaches: nicotine gum alone, group counseling alone, or a combination of both. The goal is to see which method is most effective and well-liked by the community.

This study is testing whether a mobile app can help people who have recently had a stroke and also have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes eat a healthier diet. The goal is to see if using the app to follow a Mediterranean-style diet can lower the risk of having another stroke and im…

This study is testing whether community cooking classes focused on traditional Native Hawaiian foods can help people better manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight. The program involves 1,780 Native Hawaiian adults who will attend quarterly cooking demonstrations and cul…

This study is testing an education program called CTNow, designed to help cancer patients and their doctors in rural Hawaii learn more about clinical trials. The goal is to make it easier for patients to find out about and get referred to cancer research studies. The program uses…