University Of Puerto Rico
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Puerto Rico, explained in plain language.
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Can a conversation prevent HIV? study tests In-Person vs. online counseling for PrEP uptake
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether motivational interviewing — a counseling style that helps people find their own reasons to change — can increase the number of Latino men who have sex with men in Puerto Rico who start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will compare …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block tame Post-Surgery pain and curb opioid use?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, a type of regional nerve block, can reduce pain after surgery to repair a fractured hip socket (acetabulum). Adults undergoing this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the PENG block or no block, al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy make a depression nasal spray work better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding special therapy sessions before and after esketamine (Spravato®) nasal spray can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 20 adults will be randomly assigned to get esketamine either with or without these the…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC