University Of Hawaii

This study tests if tirzepatide, a weekly injection, can help overweight or obese people with well-controlled HIV lose weight and reduce chronic inflammation. Twelve adults will receive increasing doses over 12 weeks, with a 4-week safety follow-up. Researchers will measure chang…

This pilot study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) and focused radiation before surgery in 15 people with advanced liver cancer that is borderline removable. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can shrink tumors enough to allow …

This study tests a program called PILI 'Āina that helps Native Hawaiians manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and overweight. About 1,780 adults will take part in cooking demonstrations and learn how to eat more traditional Hawaiian foods. The goal is to…

This study tests a program called PILI 'Āina that combines lifestyle lessons, home gardens, and cooking classes to help Native Hawaiians manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. About 210 overweight or obese Native Hawaiian adults with these conditions will take …

This study tests whether a mobile app called PortionSize Ed can help recent stroke survivors who also have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes follow a Mediterranean-style diet. Forty adults aged 30 to 65 will be split into two groups: one gets the full app with dietitian support, the…

This study aims to create and test a prevention program for e-cigarette use among 6th-8th graders in rural Hawaii. The program includes classroom lessons, social media content, and a print campaign, all designed with Hawaiian culture in mind. Researchers will work with 500 studen…

This pilot study is testing whether eating fermented poi every day for four weeks can improve the gut health of pregnant women and lower their risk of developing gestational diabetes. Fifty pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks will eat one pound of poi daily and receive nutriti…

This study tests a program called CTNow, which uses educational videos for patients and workshops for doctors to help rural cancer patients in Hawaii learn about and access clinical trials. About 50 patients and their providers will take part. The goal is to see if the program in…