Infectious disease

This trial tests a one-time gene therapy for WHIM syndrome, a rare inherited immune disorder that causes severe infections. Doctors collect a person's own blood stem cells, use base editing to correct the faulty CXCR4 gene, and return the edited cells to the body. The goal is to …

Researchers are observing patients diagnosed with smallpox who receive the antiviral drug tecovirimat (TPOXX). The study tracks how many patients survive at day 44 and monitors safety. Because smallpox is rare, the study relies on cases that occur naturally or in outbreaks, and i…

This early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…

This large phase 3 trial is testing a typhoid conjugate vaccine (Vi-TCV) in 30,000 healthy children aged 9 months to 12 years in Malawi. Half get the typhoid vaccine, half get a meningitis vaccine for comparison. The goal is to see if the typhoid vaccine prevents blood-confirmed …

This study looks at how well a pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) works in people who have recovered from B-cell lymphoma and were treated with anti-CD20 therapy. Researchers want to see if a single dose or a boosted dose is safer and more effective at preventing pneumococcal infections. …

This phase 2 trial tests V540A, an experimental vaccine designed to protect against 9 HPV types already covered by Gardasil 9, plus additional unique types. About 525 healthy women aged 16-26 will receive either V540A or Gardasil 9 to compare safety and immune response. The goal …

This early-stage trial will test the SUM-101 malaria vaccine in 24 healthy adults in Tanzania who have been exposed to malaria before. Participants will receive three doses of the vaccine or a rabies control shot, then be deliberately infected with a controlled dose of malaria pa…

This phase 1 trial is testing whether an experimental HIV vaccine can safely stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against HIV in people who are already living with the virus and taking antiretroviral therapy. The study involves 30 adults from the Swiss HIV Cohort Stu…

Researchers are testing a booster shot called PTX-COVID19-B in adults who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. The trial compares the immune response from PTX-COVID19-B to that from Comirnaty, a widely used mRNA vaccine. Participants receive one 40 microgram dose and gi…

This study tests an experimental vaccine against Marburg virus, a rare but severe disease. About 200 healthy adults will receive either the vaccine or a placebo to check for side effects and measure immune responses. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and prompts the body …

This study tests a new vaccine called GBP511, designed to protect against several sarbecoviruses (a group that includes SARS-CoV-2). About 368 healthy adults will receive one or two doses at different strengths, with or without an adjuvant to boost immune response. The goal is to…

This study tests a new vaccine called MTBVAC to see if it can prevent tuberculosis (TB) disease in teens and adults aged 14 to 45 who live in areas where TB is common. About 5,500 volunteers will receive either the vaccine or a placebo, and researchers will track who develops TB …

Researchers are studying blood from HIV-positive adults to identify parts of the virus that trigger protective T cells, which fight HIV, while avoiding parts that help the virus infect CD4+ T cells. By comparing these viral components across human and animal AIDS viruses, they ho…

This study in Tanzania tests whether one dose of the HPV vaccine works as well as the standard two or three doses in girls aged 9-14. Cervical cancer is a major killer in East Africa, and reducing the number of shots could cut costs and make vaccination more accessible. The trial…

This study follows women who previously received the GBS-NN/NN2 vaccine during pregnancy to see how long their immune protection lasts. It also tests whether a booster dose given in a new pregnancy is safe and boosts immunity, aiming to protect newborns from group B strep infecti…

This trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…

This trial tests an investigational yellow fever vaccine called vYF against the standard YF-VAX vaccine in healthy adults aged 18 to 60. The goal is to see if vYF produces a similar immune response, measured by antibody levels 28 days after a single dose. Researchers will also co…

This phase 2 trial is testing a new pneumococcal vaccine (PG4) in about 605 healthy infants to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. Infants will receive four doses starting at 2 months old, and the new vaccine will be compared to existing vaccines like Prevnar…

This study tests an experimental vaccine called AZD6489 in adults aged 60 and older. The vaccine is designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in older people. Participants receive a single injection of eit…

This study tests a new vaccine called Shigella4V2 to see if it can protect people from shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. About 120 healthy adults will receive either the vaccine or a placebo and then be exposed to the bacteria in a controlled setting. The goal is to see if…

This study was designed to check how long the Ebola vaccine (ERVEBO) protects people who might be exposed at work, like lab workers or healthcare staff. It also planned to see if a booster shot could extend that protection. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any pa…

This study looks at whether a second, inactivated hepatitis A vaccine can safely boost protection in healthy Thai children and teens who did not develop enough antibodies after a single dose of a live-attenuated hepatitis A vaccine. About 36 participants who took part in an earli…

This study tests a single dose of an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine designed to target the JN.1 variant. About 6,500 healthy adults aged 50 to under 65 who are not at high risk for severe COVID will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will track how well the va…

This phase II trial tests a new tuberculosis vaccine called MTBVAC (BBV169) in 164 healthy adolescents and adults. Some participants get the new vaccine, others get the standard BCG vaccine. The study checks how safe the vaccine is and how well it triggers an immune response, aim…

This Phase 3 study is testing the MVA-BN mpox vaccine in 344 infants and children aged 4 to 24 months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a region heavily affected by mpox. Researchers are comparing a standard dose to a half-dose to see if the lower dose is still effective a…

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called AVX70371, designed to treat chronic hepatitis B by training the immune system to fight the virus. It involves 16 healthy adults aged 18 to 40 to check for safety and immune responses. The study is not yet testing if it works again…

This large study enrolled over 15,000 U.S. military members to compare three types of licensed flu vaccines: egg-based, recombinant, and cell-culture-based. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three vaccines over four flu seasons. The main goal is to see which vacci…

This study tests a new vaccine called H107e/CAF®10b to prevent tuberculosis (TB). It is the first time this vaccine is given to people. The trial involves 140 healthy adults aged 18 to 45 and checks for side effects and how well the vaccine triggers the immune system. The goal is…

This Phase 3 trial is testing the safety and immune response of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine in 359 pregnant and postpartum women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some women receive the vaccine during pregnancy, others right after giving birth, and a small group gets it as an …

This study tests a new drug called ION717 for people with early-stage prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce harmful prion proteins. The trial will check safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the…

This study tests whether giving two IV antibiotics early, instead of one, can clear Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections faster and improve outcomes. About 300 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a single antibiotic or a combination of two. Onc…

This study tests a drug called bedaquiline in children and teens (0 months to under 18 years) with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), a lung infection that does not respond to standard antibiotics. About 60 participants will receive bedaquiline along with other TB medicat…

This phase II trial tests whether bevacizumab, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth, can lengthen the time between surgeries for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare condition causing wart-like growths in the airways. Participants receive 11 doses of t…

This trial tests whether a dietary supplement called protocatechuic acid (PCA) can improve health markers in people undergoing revision surgery for a knee prosthetic joint infection. Participants take PCA before and after surgery, and researchers measure changes in immune and met…

This early-stage trial tests a therapeutic vaccine called ISA104 in 24 people with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral drugs. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can boost the immune system to better fight the virus. Participants will receive either ISA104 …

This phase 2 trial tests whether Gardasil-9, a vaccine normally used to prevent HPV infection, can treat warts that have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers inject the vaccine directly into the wart, rather than into a muscle, and compare its effect against a placeb…

Researchers test whether adding black seed oil to a vonoprazan-based triple therapy clears Helicobacter pylori infection better than the standard triple therapy alone. The trial enrolls 90 adults with confirmed H. pylori who have not been treated before. Participants receive eith…

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) to adults before a kidney transplant helps their immune system fight HPV after transplant, when they must take drugs that weaken immunity. About 51 participants will receive the vaccine before surgery, and resea…

This early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called INO-8000, given with an immune booster, to see if it can help people with chronic hepatitis C fight the virus. The study involves 33 participants and focuses on safety and finding the best dose. The vaccine is delivered through in…

This study looks at 600 ICU patients with hospital-acquired sepsis to see if giving antibiotics continuously or adding a second antibiotic improves survival. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive a beta-lactam antibiotic either continuously or intermittently, and some wil…

This study tests a stem cell transplant to control peripheral T-cell lymphoma in people whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a donor's stem cells after chemotherapy or antibody therapy to prepare their body. The goal is to see if this approa…

This Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called ALG-000184 against a standard hepatitis B medication (tenofovir) in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants take one pill daily for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the new drug can lower hepatitis B virus levels …

This study follows 75 adults who have had a stem cell or solid organ transplant and are being treated with maribavir for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Researchers will track how well the drug clears the virus, how long treatment lasts, and any side effects. The goal is to see …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding TQ-A3334 tablets to standard nucleoside analog drugs can better control chronic hepatitis B. About 116 adults with the infection will receive either the combination or a placebo plus standard drugs. The main goal is to see if the combinatio…

This study in Botswana tests whether giving three powerful antibodies by infusion can help children who started HIV treatment early keep the virus suppressed without taking daily antiretroviral pills. About 41 children aged 2 to 12 will receive the antibodies while stopping their…

This study tests the safety of an antibiotic called Vabomere in children aged 3 months to 12 years who have complicated urinary tract infections, including kidney infections. The children receive the medicine through an IV while in the hospital. Researchers monitor for side effec…

This study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…

This study tests whether a community mentoring program called Generation Xchange (GenX) can help older African-American adults fight off respiratory viruses. 160 participants over age 50 will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Researchers will measure immune …

This study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…

This study offers kidney transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) the chance to receive felzartamab for up to 4 more years. AMR occurs when the immune system attacks the new kidney. The main goal is to check long-term safety and monitor kidney health through bio…

This study tests whether infusions of cord blood stem cells can help people with moderate to critical COVID-19 pneumonia. The trial includes 65 adults with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will compare stem cell treatment plus standard care…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether hydroxychloroquine, given alone or with azithromycin, can improve outcomes for adults hospitalized with moderate to severe COVID-19 lung disease. Participants receive hydroxychloroquine for 10 days, and some also get azithromycin for 5 days. Resea…

This study compares a high-dose flu vaccine to the standard dose in 270 lung transplant recipients who are 1 to 35 months post-transplant. The goal is to see if the high-dose vaccine triggers a stronger immune response and provides better protection against influenza. Participant…

This study tests whether a smoking cessation medication (varenicline) combined with tools to help people stick with treatment can improve quit rates for smokers living with HIV. About 340 participants will be followed for 6 months to see if they stop smoking, confirmed by breath …

This study tests whether giving a newborn a nasal microbiome transplant from their parent can increase the diversity of bacteria in the baby's nose. The goal is to see if this can help prevent infections like those caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The study involves 175 premature…

This study looks at the long-term safety of an inhaled medication called treprostinil for people with fibrotic lung diseases like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. About 1,850 adults who completed a prior related study will take the drug and be monitored for side effects. The goal i…

This trial studies women whose water breaks before labor starts, a condition called premature rupture of membranes, at 37 to 42 weeks of pregnancy. Half the participants will have labor induced within 24 hours using a vaginal gel, while the other half will wait up to 24 hours for…

This study tests whether personalized ventilator settings can reduce lung injury in adults with severe respiratory failure who are on ECMO (a heart-lung machine). Researchers will use esophageal manometry or electrical impedance tomography to tailor the ventilator's positive pres…

This trial tests whether applying local heat to the cervix can clear high-risk HPV and treat early cervical precancerous lesions (CIN I and II). Women aged 18-65 with persistent high-risk HPV will receive heat therapy at 44°C for 30 minutes on several days. The study measures whe…

This study tests whether a special T-cell vaccine, combined with an immune-boosting drug (vesatolimod) and two powerful antibodies, can help people with HIV control the virus without needing daily antiretroviral therapy. The trial involves 36 adults who started HIV treatment soon…

This study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — transferring healthy donor stool into the gut — can lower the risk of death in ventilated ICU patients with multidrug-resistant lung infections. The idea is that restoring gut bacteria may help fight lung infection…

This early study tests whether giving gene therapy after standard chemotherapy is safe for people with AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The gene therapy adds anti-HIV genes to the patient's own blood stem cells, aiming to help the body fight HIV. Only 3 participants were enroll…

This study tests whether providing medically tailored meals along with intensive lifestyle coaching can help adults with HIV and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the meals…

This trial tests whether mepolizumab, an antibody that blocks a key immune signal, can produce lasting improvements in people with severe nasal polyps. Participants receive twelve monthly injections and are followed for six months after stopping to see if benefits persist. Resear…

This study tests whether a telemedicine program that combines brief counseling with cognitive-behavioral therapy can help people with HIV reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve their overall health. About 308 participants in Alabama will receive either the combined program or b…

This study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…

This trial compares two treatments for people with severe sepsis who also have adrenal insufficiency, a condition where the adrenal glands do not make enough cortisol. Researchers test whether giving fludrocortisone along with hydrocortisone works better than hydrocortisone alone…

This trial tests a new model where patients with infections receive intravenous antibiotics at home instead of staying in the hospital. Nurses from a municipal response team visit the patient, while hospital doctors oversee the treatment remotely using telemedicine and welfare te…

This trial tests whether a structured improvement strategy, called SAIA, can help syringe service programs in the U.S. deliver more HIV testing and referrals to prevention and treatment services. The study will compare programs using SAIA with those continuing their usual practic…

This study compares two approaches for replacing an infected aortic valve: using a cryopreserved aortic homograft (a preserved human donor valve) versus conventional mechanical or tissue prosthetic valves. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer complications, such as deat…

This trial tests whether adding interferon-gamma to standard antifungal medication can help people with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, a progressive lung infection caused by the Aspergillus fungus. The study will include 50 adults starting antifungal treatment, who will be rand…

This trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter within 24 hours after a kidney transplant is as safe as keeping it longer. The goal is to see if early removal reduces urinary tract infections without increasing the risk of urine leaks or narrowing of the ureter. About 120 …

This phase II trial is investigating whether higher doses of two tuberculosis (TB) drugs, rifampicin and pyrazinamide, can safely shorten treatment for people with mild to moderate pulmonary TB. The study compares drug levels and safety of this high-dose regimen against the stand…

This trial tests a smart pillbox that sends text alerts when a person misses their HIV medication. The alerts go to the user, a support person, and a case manager to help them get back on track. The study involves African American men who have sex with men and have trouble sticki…

This study tests whether two lab-made antibodies, given as a single infusion, can help control HIV in adults who are starting standard antiretroviral therapy (ART). The trial will see if these antibodies reduce the hidden virus in blood cells and delay the virus from rebounding i…

This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a 'good' bacteria) can help women who get frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). About 90 women with a history of repeat UTIs will take either a probiotic or a placebo (a dummy pill) for 6 months. The goal is to see if the probiotic…

This trial compares removing a urinary catheter on day 3 versus day 6 after a living donor kidney transplant. The goal is to see if earlier removal reduces urinary tract infections within 30 days without causing more complications like urine leaks. The study involves 172 adult ki…

This trial compares two dental procedures—direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy—for treating permanent teeth with deep cavities that expose the pulp. Adults with deep caries and reversible pulpitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The study will follow …

This study tests whether the level of a specific inflammatory marker (MMP9) in the dental pulp can predict the success of a full pulpotomy, a procedure that removes the inflamed pulp from the crown of a tooth and seals it with a special material. Adults with deep cavities causing…

This study tests whether person-centered counseling and community outreach can help people with HIV who have fallen out of care get back on track. Researchers will work with 3,000 patients in Zambia who are late for appointments or missing viral load tests. The goal is to see if …

This early-stage study tests whether immune cells grown from a donor's blood can safely fight or prevent seven different viruses in people who have had a bone marrow transplant. About 32 participants will receive these cells either as a preventive measure or as a treatment for ac…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a 12-week combination of four drugs (bedaquiline, clofazimine, pyrazinamide, and delamanid) works better than the standard 26-week treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis. About 94 adults with TB will be randomly assigned to either the short r…

This study tests a simplified, accelerated HIV care model called ACCELERATE. It combines rapid telehealth appointments, a pre-approved HIV medication, and a free 30-day starter supply to help people with HIV who have fallen out of care get back on track. The goal is to see if thi…

This trial investigates whether adding high-dose inhaled nitric oxide to standard antibiotics can help people with pneumonia recover faster. The study includes 200 adults with hospital-acquired or community-acquired pneumonia. Participants receive either nitric oxide or a sham tr…

This trial tests whether implanting a thin disc of donor cornea tissue — called a stromal lenticule — can improve corneal transparency and vision in people with herpetic stromal keratitis, a herpes infection that scars the cornea. The lenticule contains stem cells and other livin…

This trial tests whether combining an oral immunomodulator with a vaginal ovule can help the body clear persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause of cervical cancer. About 76 women with low-grade cervical changes will receive either the dual immunothe…

This trial compares a fixed 28-day antibiotic course against standard care (where the duration is decided by the doctor) in adults hospitalized with complicated intra-abdominal infections. About 1,100 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches and followe…

This trial investigates whether a shorter course of antibiotics, tailored to each patient's response, can treat left-sided endocarditis as safely as the standard 4-6 week regimen. Adults with endocarditis caused by specific bacteria (Streptococci, Enterococcus faecalis, or Staphy…

This trial investigates whether a shorter course of antibiotics, tailored to each patient's response, can safely treat bacterial endocarditis. Standard treatment lasts 4-6 weeks, but this study tests a personalized approach based on factors like fever and blood tests. The goal is…

This study tests whether starting antiretroviral therapy right away during the first weeks of HIV infection can protect key immune cells from being destroyed. Adults with very early HIV (infected within the last 90 days) receive a combination of dolutegravir and emtricitabine/ten…

This study tests a program called Ssinga Nze that combines training for clinic staff with one-on-one support for people living with or at risk of HIV. The goal is to reduce HIV-related stigma and help sex workers in Uganda stick with their HIV prevention or treatment. Researchers…

This study tests a new drug called bepirovirsen in 153 people who have both HIV and chronic hepatitis B and are already on HIV treatment. The goal is to see if bepirovirsen can clear the hepatitis B virus from the body better than a placebo. Participants will continue their regul…

This study tests a new combination of five oral drugs (bedaquiline, delamanid, levofloxacin, linezolid, and clofazimine) for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The goal is to see if a shorter treatment course (16 to 40 weeks) can effectively cure the infection wi…

This study tests a transitional care model for older adults (65+) hospitalized with heart failure, COPD, or pneumonia. The model provides extra education, social services, and coordination among doctors after discharge. Researchers compare this to usual care to see if it reduces …

This study tests whether giving two experimental drugs in sequence can achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. Participants are adults with chronic HBV who are already on standard antiviral therapy. They will receive either one of two doses of daplusiran/tomligisiran f…

This study tests a digital package called CARE-TB to help people with tuberculosis take their medication as prescribed. The package includes video observation of pill-taking, digital reminders, telecounselling, and educational materials. Researchers will compare this approach to …

This study tests whether dasatinib, a drug currently used for leukemia, can safely control HIV in people who were infected within the past 3 to 12 months and have not yet taken standard HIV medications. Participants receive either dasatinib or a placebo for 16 weeks. The goal is …

This study tests a new approach for people receiving a stem cell transplant from a partially matched family donor. The donor's immune cells (T cells) are modified in the lab to include a 'suicide gene' that can be activated by a drug if the cells attack the patient's body, causin…

This trial tests whether specially modified T cells from a partially matched donor can help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant. The T cells are engineered with a 'suicide gene' that allows doctors to destroy them if they cause graft-versus-ho…

This study tests whether specially grown immune cells can fight three common viruses—adenovirus, CMV, and EBV—in people whose immune systems are weak due to a stem cell or organ transplant, or an inherited immune disorder. The cells are made from a donor's blood and trained to re…

This study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate people living with HIV in Vietnam to quit smoking. Participants receive motivational texts over six months and are encouraged to use a free government quitline that provides nicotine patches. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a counseling program for people living with HIV who also face mental health challenges or substance use. The program uses one-on-one sessions to help with medication adherence, stress, and other life issues. Researchers will see if participants complete the progr…

This study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…

This study looks at two antiviral drugs, TAF and TDF, in pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. It aims to see which one better controls the virus and keeps the mother's liver healthy without harming the baby. About 816 women in early or middle pregnancy will take one of the dr…

This study tests dalbavancin, a long-acting antibiotic given as a few shots over two months, for infections that occur after hip or knee replacement surgery. The standard treatment requires 12 weeks of daily antibiotics, which can be hard to tolerate and complete. The trial inclu…

This study compares banked donor breast milk to preterm formula for late preterm infants (born at 34–36 weeks) who need extra nutrition while their mothers' milk supply increases. Researchers will track the babies' weight gain and analyze their gut bacteria to see which supplemen…

This study was designed to see if corticosteroids (prednisone or hydrocortisone) could help COVID-19 patients who need extra oxygen. It planned to enroll adults with confirmed COVID-19 and pneumonia, using CT scans to identify those likely to benefit. However, the trial was withd…

This study tests a 4-session behavioral program to reduce alcohol use in 450 people with TB and HIV in India. Unhealthy drinking can worsen TB and HIV outcomes. The program is added to usual care, and researchers will check if it lowers alcohol use and improves health. The goal i…

This early-stage trial tests a biologic treatment for 20 people with moderate COVID-19 who also have controlled cancer. The treatment aims to help the immune system recognize and kill the virus. Researchers will check if the virus clears and if the immune response improves.

This study is for adult women living with HIV who have experienced intimate partner violence. It tests a program that combines trauma-informed counseling with a safety planning app to improve mental health, HIV management, and safety. The goal is to see if this approach can reduc…

This study tests whether giving a guaranteed income of $6,750—either as a lump sum or monthly payments—helps people with HIV who have recently been in jail stay connected to care and keep the virus under control. Thirty-three participants will be randomly assigned to receive the …

This study looks at whether the antibiotic omadacycline can help people with a hard-to-treat lung infection caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients to see how many get better or are cured. The goal is to find out which patients b…

This study tests whether Racecadotril, a drug given through a feeding tube, can help reduce organ injury in people with sepsis. About 44 adults in intensive care will receive either the drug or a placebo, along with standard sepsis treatment. The main goal is to see if organ func…

This study tests whether the antiviral drug tecovirimat can help people with monkeypox heal faster. About 480 adults and teens (14+) with active lesions will receive either tecovirimat or a placebo, alongside standard care. The main goal is to see how quickly skin and mouth sores…

This study tests whether the antiviral drug entecavir can prevent hepatitis B from reactivating in people with a type of blood cancer (CD20-positive B-cell lymphoma) who have had hepatitis B in the past but cleared it. The 84 participants will take entecavir before starting their…

This early-phase trial tests a biological product mix designed to train the immune system to recognize and clear multiple strains of HPV. The study involves 20 participants with cervical HPV infection who do not have symptoms or signs of cancer. The treatment is given through the…

This study was designed to test whether an inhaled drug called ZYESAMI could help people with severe COVID-19 avoid getting worse and needing a ventilator. It was a Phase 3 trial, meaning it was in the final stage of testing. However, the study was withdrawn before any participan…

This study was designed to test whether the drug itolizumab could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. The trial was planned for 18 years and older with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia and low oxygen levels. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…

This study tests a new home-use LED light device to treat nail fungus (onychomycosis). Researchers want to find the best light dose and how often to use it. Fifty adults with nail fungus will use the device at home and be monitored for improvement.

This study tests whether offering small prizes (phone credit) can encourage young people aged 15-30 with HIV to take their medication every day. 560 participants in Uganda are split into groups with different reward rules. The goal is to see if these low-cost incentives improve a…

This study tests whether pomalidomide, a drug currently used for multiple myeloma, can help control HIV when people temporarily stop their standard antiretroviral therapy (ART). Thirty-two adults with well-controlled HIV will receive either pomalidomide or a placebo alongside low…

This study compares a single-stage surgery using implants coated with an antibiotic-loaded hydrogel to the standard two-stage surgery for treating chronic hip prosthesis infections. The single-stage approach aims to remove the infected implant and place a new one in the same oper…

This study tests whether a drug called Angiotensin II can raise blood pressure more effectively than standard medications in people with liver cirrhosis who have septic shock. Researchers will measure how well the heart and blood vessels work together over 24 hours. The trial inv…

This study is testing whether using a disinfectant called TauroPace during heart device surgery can prevent infections. About 2300 patients having procedures like pacemaker placement or replacement are being followed for up to 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach reduce…

This pilot study tests a new rinse device (SwishKit) plus standard oral care against standard care alone in 21 intubated ICU patients. The goal is to see if the device reduces harmful bacteria in the mouth and throat, which could lower the risk of lung infections. The study is sm…

This study tests two antiviral medications, TAF and TDF, in 200 pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see which drug better prevents passing the virus to the baby and causes fewer birth defects or side effects. Participants take the drug daily during pregnancy a…

This study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for advanced osteosarcoma and neuroblastoma that has not responded to standard therapy. Researchers take a patient's own immune cells (T cells), add a gene to help them recognize and attack cancer cells, and combine them with a chicken…

This trial tests a device called Seraph 100, a blood filter used to treat severe COVID-19. The goal is to see if filtering the blood can reduce organ failure in patients with COVID-19 who are in the intensive care unit. The study enrolled 42 adults with confirmed COVID-19 and org…

This study tests whether peer mentors—people with similar experiences—can help individuals recently released from jail or prison get connected to Hepatitis C care and stay in treatment. About 80 participants will either receive a peer mentor or standard referral. The goal is to s…

This study aimed to see if a special blood filter (Seraph 100) could reduce BK virus levels in kidney transplant patients with high viral loads. It planned to enroll adults with a BK virus level of 10,000 IU/mL or higher who already had dialysis access. However, the trial was wit…

This trial tests a video-based counseling program for adolescents living with HIV in Malawi. About 1,800 teens and their treatment supporters will either receive the video intervention or standard care. The goal is to see if the videos help teens take their medication regularly a…

This study tests a program called PASEO that helps teenagers with HIV in Lima, Peru, successfully move from pediatric to adult HIV care. The program includes a helper who checks in monthly, peer support groups, education sessions, and mental health support. About 160 teens will t…

This study tests a 12-week course of the drug Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir in about 100 pregnant women with chronic hepatitis C. The goal is to see if the treatment can cure the virus and whether it affects the timing of delivery. Mothers are followed for 12 weeks after treatment, and …

This study tests a new blood filtering therapy for adults in the ICU with septic shock, a life-threatening condition caused by severe infection. The treatment aims to remove harmful substances from the blood to help patients recover faster. The trial includes 15 participants and …

This phase 2 trial tests whether a single, low dose of radiation to the chest can reduce lung inflammation in hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients. Researchers compare two radiation doses (35 cGy and 100 cGy) to standard care. The goal is to see if this treatment lowers the n…

This early-phase study tests whether taking prebiotic fiber and probiotics can improve fatty liver disease in people with HIV. Researchers believe changes in gut bacteria may contribute to liver problems. The trial involves 63 participants and measures liver fat and gut health ma…

This pilot study tests whether giving the smoking-cessation drug varenicline to people with HIV who also have alcohol use disorder is practical and safe. Thirty participants will receive the medication along with support from a pharmacist and psychiatrist. The goal is to see if t…

This program provides access to the VT-X7 system, which delivers antibiotics directly into the joint through a pump over 7 days, for people with a serious hip or knee infection after joint replacement. It is for patients who have already tried other treatments and have no other o…

This study tested a treatment called CG0070, a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in people with high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Participants had already tried standard therapy (BCG) without success and chose not to have their bladder removed. The goal was to s…

This early-stage study tests the safety of dostarlimab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma that hasn't responded to standard HIV treatment. About 15-20 participants will receive the drug alongside their HIV therapy. The goal is to see if the drug is …

This study tests a new device called Solo+ that places tiny tubes in the eardrums of children with ear infections. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when done in a doctor's office instead of an operating room. About 66 children aged 6 months to 12 years will be enrol…

This study tests a new treatment for cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), such as Hodgkin lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The treatment uses immune cells from healthy donors that are specially trained to attack EBV-infected cells. These cells are stored in a ban…

This study looks at whether treating patients at home for conditions like infections, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD can lead to better health outcomes and satisfaction compared to traditional hospital stays. Nearly 10,000 adults will receive hospital-level care at home, inclu…

This study tests a 'data-to-suppression' approach to help people with HIV who are not virally suppressed. It uses reports to guide support services for about 1,500 low-income individuals in New York City. The goal is to improve viral suppression rates and reduce health disparitie…

This study tests several experimental treatments at once in critically ill COVID-19 patients who need high-flow oxygen or a ventilator. The goal is to quickly find which treatments can reduce deaths and shorten the time patients need breathing support. About 1,500 adults in the h…

This study aimed to see if communities with low levels of trachoma could stop receiving yearly azithromycin treatments without the infection coming back. Researchers planned to compare groups that continued or stopped the medicine over three years. However, the trial was withdraw…

This study planned to test a treatment called MET-2, a mix of gut bacteria, to help clear antibiotic-resistant germs from the body after a bloodstream infection. It was designed for adults not in intensive care who had a resistant infection. The trial was withdrawn before enrolli…

This study tests whether virtual or in-person support helps teens with HIV stay in care and keep the virus under control. About 570 teens aged 15-19 in South Africa will receive either standard care or extra support to prepare for moving to adult clinics. The goal is to see which…

This study compares two types of antibiotic-loaded bone cement used during hip fracture surgery to see which better prevents joint infections. About 7000 patients aged 60 and older with displaced femoral neck fractures will be included. Hospitals are randomly assigned to use eith…

This study looks at whether giving long-acting HIV injections at home is as practical and acceptable as giving them in the hospital. About 120 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive the shots either at home or in the hospital. Researchers will measure how easy and appropria…

This early-phase trial tests an HPV vaccine series in healthy relatives of patients with advanced HPV-related cancer. The goal is to generate HPV-specific white blood cells that can be collected and used in a bone marrow transplant or donor lymphocyte infusion for the patient. Th…

This Canadian study tests whether the antiviral drug tecovirimat (TPOXX) helps non-hospitalized adults with monkeypox recover faster. About 120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see how quickly skin lesions heal and whether running such a…

This study looks at whether giving children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia a daily antibiotic called ciprofloxacin can reduce bacterial infections during the first month of chemotherapy. About 313 children in the UK are taking part. The goal is to see if this approach works be…

This study tests a package of community support, family help, digital reminders, and healthcare worker training to improve how tuberculosis is found and treated in South Ethiopia. About 278 patients, family members, and health workers will take part. The goal is to see if this co…

This study looks at whether giving HIV treatment to babies within the first week of life can reduce the amount of virus hiding in their bodies. Researchers want to see if this early start helps the immune system fight HIV better, possibly allowing children to stop medication for …

This study looks at two different approaches to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people who have received a kidney transplant from a living donor. The participants are at intermediate risk for CMV and are given standard anti-rejection medication. The goal is to see whic…

This study looks at 260 chronic hepatitis B patients who stopped their antiviral medication and then had a flare-up. They are switched to a drug called tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) to see if it can control the virus and improve liver health. The goal is to measure how many patient…

This study tests whether giving inhaled anesthetics (isoflurane or sevoflurane) to sedate COVID-19 patients on ventilators can improve survival and reduce time on the breathing machine compared to standard IV sedatives. About 800 adults in the ICU with lung failure will be random…

This study looks at whether taking oral antibiotics for 6 extra days after getting a penile implant can lower the chance of infection. Researchers are following 800 men for one year after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple step reduces the need for another surgery to remo…

This study looks at whether giving a rectal gel (rectal artesunate) followed by three days of malaria pills works as well as the standard injected treatment for young children with severe malaria. It involves about 2,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years in remote areas of Zambia…

This study tests a smartphone app and a tablet dashboard for community health workers to support people with both tuberculosis (TB) and HIV in South Africa. The app helps patients stay on track with their medications, while the dashboard alerts health workers if someone needs ext…

This early-stage study tests whether a person's own lung stem cells, grown from a small biopsy and given through an IV, are safe for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Twenty-four adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of stem cells or standard care. Th…

This study tests whether doxycycline, an antibiotic, can slow the worsening of emphysema in people living with HIV. About 133 current or former smokers with HIV will take doxycycline for 72 weeks. Researchers will measure lung function, walking ability, and check for antibiotic r…

Researchers compare two ways to collect vaginal samples for high-risk HPV testing: swabs stored dry and swabs stored in liquid. The study enrolls 1,306 women aged 30 and older who have abnormal cervical screening results. The goal is to see if dry swabs detect HPV as accurately a…

Researchers are studying whether people can accurately use a rapid COVID-19 antibody test at home. Participants in New York City who have recovered from or suspect they had COVID-19 take the finger-prick test themselves and photograph the result for a doctor to check. The study a…

Researchers are studying whether two tests, one on sputum and one on urine, can accurately detect tuberculosis in people suspected of having the infection. The trial enrolls 150 patients at tertiary care hospitals who can provide both sputum and urine samples. The goal is to see …

This project tests an integrated approach to lung health in Zambia. Community and primary care clinics screen people with cough, breathlessness or other respiratory symptoms for TB, post-TB lung disease, COPD, silicosis and pneumonia. All participants get a symptom check and a di…

Researchers are comparing the SavvyCheck Vaginal Yeast Test, a rapid swab test women use themselves, against standard vaginal yeast culture done in a lab. The study enrolls women with symptoms such as vaginal itching, discharge, soreness, or burning. The goal is to measure how ac…

Researchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can combine ultrasound images with routine health data to track changes in a person's physiology over time. The study enrolls adults with heart, lung, kidney, or blood vessel conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. The go…

This study tests a new device called the esophageal string test (EST) to diagnose H. pylori, a stomach bacteria that can cause ulcers and cancer. Participants swallow a capsule with a string inside that collects stomach fluids. Researchers compare the results to standard tests. T…

This trial tests whether a rapid genetic test, called multiplex PCR, can identify the cause of pneumonia in critically ill patients faster than standard lab cultures. The study enrolls adults in the ICU with suspected hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia. Research…

This study looks at whether taking blood for culture in one go is as good as taking it from two separate spots to find bloodstream infections. Adults with suspected infections will have blood drawn twice: first, a larger sample from one vein, then a smaller sample from another ve…

This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence system can help less-experienced doctors—like final-year medical students and early-career general practitioners—interpret chest X-rays more accurately. Participants will read the same set of X-rays twice: once with AI assistanc…

This study planned to compare a newer blood test (presepsine) with a standard one (lactate) for diagnosing severe sepsis and septic shock in emergency department patients. The goal was to see if presepsine could detect these life-threatening infections more accurately. However, t…

This study tests a device called OtoSight that helps doctors see inside a child's ear more clearly. The goal is to see if using it leads to fewer unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, better outcomes, and lower costs. About 700 children aged 6 months to 17 years with ear pain are…

This study planned to compare a rapid antigen detection test against the standard PCR test for diagnosing COVID-19 in people who were close contacts of infected patients but had no symptoms. The goal was to see if the quick, inexpensive antigen test could reliably identify contag…

This study looks for markers in blood, sputum, or urine that can help doctors decide if a lung nodule found on a CT scan is cancerous or harmless. The goal is to reduce the need for invasive biopsies. Researchers will also check if these markers return to normal after successful …

This study looks at 174 adults with painful joint replacements who may have a chronic infection. Researchers are testing a combination of advanced lab tests, imaging, and tissue sampling to see which methods best detect the infection. The goal is to create a more reliable diagnos…

This study evaluates a new blood test that aims to directly detect the bacteria causing dormant tuberculosis (TB), rather than relying on the body's immune response. Current tests cannot tell if treatment worked or who will develop active TB, leading to unnecessary antibiotics. R…

This study is looking for better ways to find HPV-related throat and anal cancers early in men. Researchers are testing whether a blood test or a simple mouth rinse can spot signs of the virus that might lead to cancer. They plan to follow 1,500 men over time to see if these test…

This large phase 3 trial is testing whether a new oral pill called MK-8527, taken just once a month, can prevent HIV infection as well as the standard daily PrEP pill. About 4,390 people at risk of HIV will be randomly assigned to receive either the monthly pill or daily Truvada …

Researchers are testing three mouthwashes, licorice, clove, and chlorhexidine, in Egyptian children aged 7 to 12 who have a high risk of cavities. The trial measures levels of Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium linked to tooth decay, in saliva before and after children use their a…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether a single dose of CD388, a long-acting antiviral injection, can prevent the flu in 10,000 adults and teens at higher risk of complications. Participants receive either CD388 or a placebo and are monitored for flu-like illness over 24 weeks. Th…

Researchers are tracking HPV-16 and HPV-18 neutralizing antibodies in females who received a bivalent HPV vaccine in an earlier study. Participants were 9 to 26 years old when first vaccinated and received either two or three doses. No vaccine is given in this extension. Blood sa…

Researchers are testing whether repeat couples HIV testing and counseling helps male couples at high risk of HIV. The study enrolls couples who already took part in an earlier testing program. Couples are assigned by chance to either retest together or to individual HIV testing. …

This study tests a new program where trained village health workers use tablet-based tools to provide HIV prevention services, including PrEP and emergency PEP, to people at high risk in rural Lesotho. About 380 participants will be enrolled to see if this approach increases mont…

Researchers are testing whether a 4-week daily course of isoniazid and rifapentine can prevent active tuberculosis as well as the standard 12-week weekly course in people with HIV who have latent TB infection. The trial enrolls about 2,500 adults in a high TB burden country. Both…

This Phase 1 trial in Mali will test the safety of the PfSPZ malaria vaccine in 400 healthy pregnant women aged 18-34. Participants will receive three injections of either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will monitor both mothers and their infants for up to a year after birth…

This study tests whether peer-led support—either one-on-one, in a group, or both—can help transgender men who have sex with men start and continue taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard HIV prevention information, a tai…

This study tests whether adding a communication skills video and a substance use module to standard couples HIV testing can help male couples reduce drug use and risky sex. About 484 male couples are randomly assigned to receive standard testing alone or with one or both extra mo…

This trial tests whether proactive follow-up by community health workers can increase HPV vaccination coverage among adolescent girls in Mali and Côte d'Ivoire. Researchers compare girls who receive home visits and digital reminders to those getting standard outreach. The goal is…

This study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…

This study looks at how to best help HIV clinics in Vietnam offer a short alcohol counseling program to patients who drink heavily. The goal is to reduce risky drinking and lower the chance of spreading HIV. Over 3,200 people living with HIV and clinic staff are taking part to se…

This study tests an experimental drug called LMN-201 to see if it can prevent C. difficile infection from coming back after standard antibiotic treatment. About 375 adults with a recent C. diff infection will receive either LMN-201 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more pe…

This study tests whether offering lottery-based rewards for saving money can help Kenyan men reduce behaviors that raise their risk for HIV and other STIs. About 1,500 men aged 18-39 who drink alcohol and have paid for sex in the past will be split into two groups. One group gets…

Tuberculosis infection can progress to active, contagious TB disease, but preventive treatment often lasts three to nine months and many people do not finish it. This Phase 3 trial in Hanoi, Vietnam, compares a new one-month regimen of daily isoniazid and rifapentine with the sta…

This study tests the safety of palivizumab, a drug given as monthly injections, in infants under 24 months who are at high risk for severe RSV disease. About 138 children born prematurely or with certain lung or heart conditions will receive up to 5 doses. Researchers will monito…

This phase 3 trial will give a single dose of the dTpa vaccine (Boostrix) to 95 healthy Japanese pregnant women between 27 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to see if the vaccine triggers strong immunity in the mothers and passes protective antibodies to their babies at birt…

This trial tests different vaccination schedules for Japanese encephalitis in healthy children starting at 8 months old. Researchers compare how well each schedule triggers and maintains protective antibodies through age 6, including the effect of booster doses. The study also mo…

This trial tests whether routinely screening heart attack patients for H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria, can prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The bacteria can cause ulcers that bleed, especially when patients take blood thinners after a heart attack. Researchers will …

This phase 3 study tests a 9-valent HPV vaccine (V503) in 6,000 Chinese women aged 20-45 to see if it prevents persistent infection and cervical disease from five additional HPV types compared to the current 4-valent vaccine. Participants receive either the new vaccine or Gardasi…

This study follows women who previously received either one or two doses of the Gardasil9 HPV vaccine to see how long protection against HPV infection lasts. Researchers will check for persistent infections with HPV types linked to cancer. The goal is to understand if fewer doses…

This early-stage study tests a vaginal ring designed to slowly release two HIV prevention drugs (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine) over 28 days. About 15 healthy women will wear the ring for a month and a placebo ring for another month to compare safety, drug level…

This study tests a 24-week program called CoMPASS that uses rewards (contingency management) and extra support to help people who inject drugs take PrEP consistently for HIV prevention. About 526 participants with opioid use disorder will be enrolled. Those who don't stick with P…

This study looks at a new way to prevent HIV in people who inject drugs. It tests a shot given under the skin every 6 months (lenacapavir) and compares it to daily pills. The goal is to see how well the shot works in the body and if it is safe. About 181 people in the US are taki…

This study tests whether rinsing breast implants with a mix of three antibiotics before placing them can reduce the chance of the implant being removed later. About 1,000 women having breast reconstruction after cancer will be randomly assigned to get the antibiotic rinse or a pl…

This trial tests whether giving the smallpox vaccine to people who have been exposed to mpox can prevent them from getting sick or reduce the severity of the disease. It involves about 3,000 household members of people with confirmed mpox, who receive either the vaccine or a cont…

This study tested two ways to prevent HIV in over 5,000 adolescent girls and young women at risk. One group received a long-acting shot every six months, while others took daily pills. The goal was to see how well each method works to keep participants HIV-free.

This trial is testing whether taking daily vitamin D3 and fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of lung problems like COPD flare-ups, asthma attacks, and pneumonia in older adults. It involves over 25,000 men and women aged 50 and older who do not have a history of cancer or h…

This trial tests whether a single dose of an experimental antibody, L9LS, can prevent malaria in children who have just been hospitalized with severe malaria or severe anemia. These children face a high risk of getting sick again for months after leaving the hospital. The study c…

This study looks at whether long-acting HIV prevention shots (CAB-LA) are safe and work well for breastfeeding mothers after childbirth. About 500 new mothers in Botswana will get the shots and be followed for 24 months along with their babies. The goal is to see if this method c…

This study is testing a web-based platform called Jom-TestPlus for men who have sex with men in Malaysia. The platform offers HIV self-testing, real-time online counseling, and help connecting to prevention or treatment services. Researchers want to see if this approach increases…

This Phase 3 trial in Uganda tests whether giving young children monthly malaria prevention medicine (dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine) from 8 weeks to 1 or 2 years of age helps them develop stronger immunity against malaria later. 924 children are enrolled and followed until age 4…

This study is testing a mobile-friendly app called DASH that provides information and guidance about PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) to people who have used an HIV self-test kit. The app helps users explore their values and make informed decisions about starting PrEP, with …

This study is testing whether the MVA-BN mpox vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response in 600 adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, DRC. Participants receive two vaccine doses 28 days apart and are grouped by their CD4 count. The goal is to see if the vaccine works wel…

This study tests a program to help HIV-positive adults get the HPV vaccine, which can prevent HPV-related cancers. The program gives clinics and staff tools to encourage vaccination. Researchers will track how many people start and finish the vaccine series over two years.

This study tests whether screening pregnant women for malaria with a highly sensitive rapid test during the first trimester, followed by treatment if positive, can improve newborn health. Over 2,000 women in malaria-prone areas will be compared to those receiving usual care. The …

This study aimed to see if sending health workers to find malaria cases in high-risk villages and among forest workers could lower malaria rates better than usual care. It planned to track infections over 18 months in southern Laos. However, the study was withdrawn before any par…

This study tests whether a short educational session plus weekly text reminders can increase HPV vaccination rates among children of Mexican-American parents. About 672 parents will be randomly assigned to receive either education alone or education plus text reminders. The goal …

This study tests whether a mobile app called LifeSkills can lower the number of new HIV infections among young transgender women aged 16-29 in the U.S. About 5,100 participants will use either the app or standard care, and their HIV status will be checked over time. The goal is t…

This study compares two low-burden strategies to increase HIV PrEP use among emergency department patients seeking care for sexual health issues. One strategy involves follow-up outreach after the visit, while the other offers a tele-sexual health visit during the ER stay. The go…

This large study in Sierra Leone is testing whether giving children an antibiotic (azithromycin) along with malaria prevention medicine during their regular vaccine visits can lower the number of deaths in children under 5. Over 20,000 children are taking part. The goal is to fin…

This study is testing a 5-day classroom program for teens aged 14-19 in rural Tennessee. The goal is to reduce pregnancies, STIs, and risky behaviors like sexting by teaching both abstinence and contraception. About 1,200 high-risk youth will take part, and researchers will track…

This study was designed to see if treating a common stomach bacteria (H. pylori) along with using a stomach acid drug could prevent ulcers caused by low-dose aspirin. It planned to enroll adults with heart or artery disease who needed long-term aspirin therapy. However, the study…

This study tests whether trained peer educators can help more college students learn about and start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 123 students aged 18-26 from four HBCUs will take part. The goal is to see if this approach increases PrEP awareness and use ove…

This study adapts Project YES+, a behavioral program, to improve mental health and reduce HIV-related stigma for adolescent and young men who have sex with men living with HIV in Vietnam. Eighty participants aged 16-24 will receive individual and group sessions with peer mentors.…

This study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…

This trial compares two final rinses used during two-visit root canal treatment for adults with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, a painful tooth infection. Participants receive either a dexamethasone solution or normal saline as the last rinse inside the root canal. Researchers…

Researchers are testing whether a virtual walking program can reduce chronic pain and psychological distress in people with severe mobility impairment, mostly from spinal cord injuries or polio. Participants wear a head-mounted display and use a controller to guide an avatar thro…

This early-stage study tests whether LCFA-01, a natural gel containing oleic acid, is safe and comfortable when placed in the vagina. Thirty healthy women aged 18-40 will use the gel and be monitored for side effects, discomfort, and how much of the product enters the bloodstream…

Researchers are testing whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, is safe and tolerable in adults with cocaine use disorder. The trial includes 40 people who use cocaine often, some of whom also have HIV. Participants receive weekly injections of semaglutide …

This study tests a proprietary amino acid drink given twice daily for up to 4 days to older adults (60+) hospitalized with infections who have delirium. 20 participants get the drink, 20 get standard care, and 20 non-delirious controls are observed. The goal is to see if the drin…

Researchers are adapting a mobile health program that pairs the PositiveLinks app with video counseling from a community health worker. The study enrolls 60 people in Florida who have HIV and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants receive either the enhanced counsel…

This study tests whether using a portable oxygen concentrator (a lightweight, battery-powered device) during walking or exercise helps people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) or COPD feel less breathless and be more active in their daily lives. Twenty-four participants will t…

This study is testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in people with post-COVID syndrome. About 40 adults with long COVID will receive the treatment. The main goal is to see if a la…

This trial tests whether two dental cements, MTA and CIMMO DTA®, differ in reducing pain after a pulpotomy—a procedure that removes the inflamed pulp inside a tooth—in children aged 6 to 16 with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), deep decay, and irreversible pulpitis. Partic…

This trial tests whether using sodium hypochlorite as a gel or solution, with or without tiny nanoparticles, affects pain after a pulpotomy—a procedure that removes the inflamed pulp inside a tooth. Adults aged 15 to 40 with severe pulpitis in a lower molar will be randomly assig…

This trial tests whether applying cryotherapy (cold therapy) along with different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite irrigation during vital pulp therapy can reduce post-operative pain in permanent mandibular molars. Adults aged 15-40 with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis wil…

This pilot study is testing whether chiropractic care can improve quality of life and reduce inflammation in adults with HIV. Researchers will compare a group receiving weekly chiropractic adjustments to a group receiving no treatment. The study aims to see if a larger trial is p…

This trial tests a counseling program called Mpata Yathu ('Our Space') for adolescent girls and young women in Zambia who have experienced gender-based violence and may be living with or at risk for HIV. The program uses problem-solving therapy delivered by trained lay counselors…

This study tests whether a structured cognitive training program, called Goal Management Training, can improve attention and executive function in adults who have persistent cognitive difficulties after a COVID-19 infection. Participants aged 18 to 65 with confirmed COVID-19 and …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether the drug plitidepsin can improve overall health in 90 adults with moderate-to-severe long COVID symptoms. Participants receive either plitidepsin or a placebo intravenously over four 3-day cycles, with a 90-day follow-up. The study is double-blind…

This study compares two types of talk therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—for HIV/AIDS patients experiencing psychological distress. 72 adults on antiretroviral therapy will receive 8 weekly sessions of either therapy or standard…

This study tests ORCHID, an online skills-building program designed to improve mental health and reduce the risk of dropping out of care for aging women with HIV who also have HPV. The program includes 8 online sessions and optional meetings with a navigator. The study aims to se…

This study tests a personalized health pathway for 400 people with persistent COVID-19 symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks. Participants receive nurse follow-up and can choose workshops on disease management, anxiety, and fatigue. The goal is to see if this approach improves qual…

This study tests whether a mobile app-based nutritional program can help people living with HIV and fatty liver disease lose at least 5% of their body weight in 6 months. Participants are randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard lifestyle advice. The goal is to find a…

This pilot study tests whether home-based or video-supervised exercise programs are acceptable and helpful for people with chronic lung diseases like IPF, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and other interstitial lung diseases. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to on…

This study looks at pain after root canal treatment in adults with a tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. Researchers are testing three different sealers (materials used to fill the root canal) to see which one leads to the least pain and need for painkillers. 75 partici…

This pilot study tests whether an electronic health record tool can help doctors identify patients at higher risk for HIV and prescribe PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will roll out the tool in 2-3 community health centers and compare PrEP prescription rates to …

This study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…

This study looks at how the body processes doxycycline, an antibiotic, when taken in different ways—either as a single dose or repeated doses (daily or every three days). Healthy adults without any sexually transmitted infections will be randomly assigned to one of these schedule…

This study follows 500 adults who had COVID-19 to see what health problems they face months later. Researchers will track symptoms like tiredness, breathing trouble, and lung damage. The goal is to learn how common these long-term issues are and who is most likely to have them.

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart's inner lining or valves. About half of patients need surgery during their hospital stay, while others receive antibiotics alone. Researchers are following 1,046 adults with confirmed endocarditis for up to 24 months to compare …

This study tests a mobile chatbot called AskDoki, which provides age-appropriate sexual health information via WhatsApp, along with trained youth peer leaders (Digital Champions) who help teens access and use the program. About 610 adolescents aged 15-19 living in urban informal …

This study is measuring certain substances in the blood, stool, saliva, and airway fluid of 200 adults with sepsis. The goal is to see if these biomarkers, combined with standard medical data, can predict which patients are more likely to die or develop long-term critical illness…

This study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…

This study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…

This study follows 583 adults who recovered from COVID-19 or were close contacts. Researchers will track their health, mental well-being, and immune responses over 3 years to understand long-term effects and whether prior infection prevents reinfection. Participants undergo regul…

Researchers at Peking University First Hospital are studying how the immune system responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection in people who have blood cancers compared with people who have no underlying diseases. The observational study enrolls 60 participants and collects clinical details…

This study looks at HIV-infected adults who have been on antiretroviral therapy for a long time and have very low virus levels. Researchers want to see if the virus stays stable or changes over time. Participants visit the clinic every six months for blood tests and a special whi…

This study follows 200 people who have had the flu to see how their immune system changes over two years. Participants give blood and nasal samples every three months. The goal is to learn how long antibodies last and how they change, which could help create more effective flu va…

This study looks at whether taking the smallpox drug TPOXX changes how well the JYNNEOS vaccine works. About 100 healthy adults aged 18 to 42 will get two doses of the vaccine and either TPOXX or a placebo for 28 days. Researchers will check for side effects and measure immune re…

Researchers are testing a coaching program to help primary care clinics in rural West Virginia screen and treat opioid use disorder, HIV, and hepatitis C. The program includes group priority-setting, rapid-cycle improvement coaching, and provider training. Twenty clinics will tak…

This study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…

This study compares how well two FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines—Novavax (a protein-based vaccine) and Pfizer (an mRNA vaccine)—trigger the immune system. Researchers will measure antibody levels against several virus variants in 54 healthy adults aged 18-79 who have risk factors …

The KIDCOV study investigates whether mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 that does not require hospitalization increases the risk of kidney injury. Researchers enroll 2,000 adults who tested positive or negative for COVID-19, balanced by race and ethnicity across California, Michigan,…

Researchers at two Beijing hospitals are following more than 800 patients who develop sepsis after surgery. The team collects clinical data and biological samples to map immune patterns linked to acute kidney injury. Using multi-omics and single-cell sequencing, they aim to build…

Researchers are reviewing medical records from a large hospital network in Buenos Aires to understand what happens to adults with severely weakened immune systems after they catch RSV, influenza, or SARS-CoV-2. The study covers 350 patients and looks at how sick they were at diag…

This study uses interviews and focus groups to understand how transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) impacts quality of life and daily activities in 75 people with neurogenic bladder from spinal cord injuries. Researchers aim to identify key themes about bladder function …

Researchers at Columbia University are studying how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads among people living in the same home. They enroll households with at least one person who tests positive or was exposed to the virus, including children and health care workers…

Researchers in Buenos Aires reviewed safety reports filed after people received the Qdenga dengue vaccine at private clinics over a two-year period. The review covers anyone aged 4 and older, with a special look at adults over 60 and at allergic-type reactions. The goal is to see…

This study, run by Fudan University and local health authorities, uses computer models to predict the best way to use dengue vaccines in Yunnan, China. Researchers will collect blood samples from 220 residents to measure antibody levels and simulate different vaccination scenario…

This study aims to understand how the immune system responds to a second infection with a mild bird flu virus (H10N7). Healthy adults who were infected with H10N7 in a previous study will be infected again and monitored closely in the hospital for 9 days. The goal is to learn mor…

This completed study tested different messages to see which ones make adults more willing to get the HPV vaccine, which prevents certain cancers. Over 5,300 adults aged 18-45 were randomly assigned to read one of five theory-based messages or a control message. The goal was to fi…

Researchers at the University of Florida are studying sepsis survivors in the surgical intensive care unit to understand why some develop chronic critical illness, a condition marked by persistent inflammation, immune suppression, and muscle wasting. The trial follows 668 adults,…

Researchers are testing whether an online HIV stigma training can reduce stigmatizing attitudes and behaviors in nursing students. Third- and fourth-year nursing students will either take this training or a standard HIV epidemiology course. Before and after, the students will com…

This study looks at whether fungi moving from the gut into the blood can cause inflammation and worsen lung function in people with HIV. Researchers will measure a fungal marker called BDG in blood and urine, and track lung health over three years. The goal is to better understan…

This study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …

Researchers are assembling a large group of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease, to support future patient-centered studies. The team will combine electronic health records with patient-reported outcomes from clinics at several academic med…

Researchers in Uzbekistan are studying common respiratory and heart conditions in children from birth to age 15. They will analyze medical records and examine blood samples to understand immune and antioxidant function in affected children. The goal is to develop and test improve…

This study looks at whether measuring IL-6 and lactate in cord blood can detect early signs of infection or inflammation in full-term newborns. Researchers will compare 160 women whose fetal heart rate patterns suggest possible inflammation with those whose patterns are normal. I…

Duke University is creating a secure, centralized repository to store data and medical specimens from COVID-19 patients and suspected cases. The repository will support multiple COVID-19 research studies by housing core data and consent forms, and samples may be collected specifi…

This study looks at people with HIV who are 75 or older and take at least five medications regularly. Researchers want to understand how this 'polypharmacy' affects healthy aging and quality of life. They will interview participants and review their medical records to count medic…

This study tracks how paramedics use the ZOLL 731 ventilator when helping people with serious conditions like cardiac arrest, sepsis, or heart failure before they reach the hospital. Researchers will record which ventilator modes and settings are used, and how often alarms go off…

Researchers in Zambia are tracking 374 adults with pulmonary tuberculosis to compare treatment outcomes between those with and without HIV. The study follows participants through the end of TB treatment to see who achieves a successful outcome. The goal is to inform TB treatment …

This study measures how common infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms are among adults hospitalized in general medical and surgical wards in Argentina, and whether these infections are linked to death in the hospital. On a single day in August 2026, doctors at partici…

This study looks at lung tissue from 80 people with pulmonary fibrosis to find unique genetic markers linked to scarring. By analyzing gene activity, researchers hope to better understand the disease and pave the way for new diagnostic tools and treatments. Participants must be 1…

This study looks at how the bacteria and fungi living in and on our bodies change when someone stays in the hospital. Researchers will take swabs and samples from 250 patients aged 2 and older during their hospital stay and follow-up visits. The goal is to learn which germs sprea…

Researchers in the UK are following 1,000 people with cystic fibrosis (CF), including children and adults, to see how many develop antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 over two years. They will take blood samples every six months to measure antibody levels after natural i…

This nationwide study follows thousands of pregnant women from early pregnancy through the first year of their baby's life to understand how COVID-19 infection affects both mother and child. Researchers will track infections, including those without symptoms, and compare pregnanc…

This study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPi-46 can light up areas of scarring (fibrosis) in the lungs of people with interstitial lung disease. Participants receive the tracer and undergo a PET/CT scan to see where it collects. The goal is to understand how the…

This study looks at how often CD4 cell counts are measured when adults in Zambia begin or restart antiretroviral therapy (ART) after a long break. The goal is to see how many people have advanced HIV disease and whether low testing rates prevent proper care. Researchers will asse…

This study follows 200 hospitalized patients with suspected or confirmed leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread by animals. Researchers will collect blood and urine samples and track patients for a year to gather data on the disease's symptoms, severity, and immune response.…

This study tests a new AI-powered toolkit designed to help public health officials at local CDC offices respond more quickly to emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19, mpox, influenza, and dengue. The toolkit combines data analysis, risk assessment, decision support, and e…

This study examines a program in two Boston-area jails designed to make HIV testing and treatment easier for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers will follow about 59 participants who are leaving jail within a month to see if they use HIV services, get tested, or take PrE…

This study compares a standard early-warning system called NEWS2 with a machine-learning model to see which can detect sepsis earlier in hospital patients. Researchers will monitor 100 adults admitted with suspected infection, recording when each system first raises an alert and …

This study aims to understand why some women get recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis) and others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal microbiome, immune markers, and metabolic profiles of women with and without the infection. By identifying key dif…

This study investigates whether Zika and Tonate viruses can replicate in human placental tissue grown in the lab. Researchers will infect placental samples from early and full-term pregnancies and measure viral levels to compare how each virus behaves. The goal is to better under…

This study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the …

This study looks at how the immune system of kidney transplant patients responds to the shingles vaccine and to natural shingles infection. Researchers will track antibody and T-cell levels over time in patients who have had a transplant or are on the waiting list. The goal is to…

This study looks at how the immune system's T cells respond to two common herpesviruses—cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)—in people who have had a liver transplant. Because transplant recipients take drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent organ re…

This observational study will use cardiac MRI to examine how stimulant and polysubstance use affects heart scarring and inflammation in 400 people with and without HIV. Participants will have one study visit for a detailed heart scan. The goal is to better understand the combined…

This study follows 75 adults aged 65 and older over three to four flu seasons to learn why the flu vaccine becomes less effective as people age. Participants will receive a different FDA-approved flu vaccine each year, and researchers will collect blood, nasal swab, and stool sam…

This study looks at whether measuring lactate in stool can help doctors predict how well critically ill patients with low blood flow will respond to treatment. About 40 adults in the ICU will provide a stool sample within 24 hours of admission. Researchers will check if high stoo…

This study looks at specific immune cells called myeloid cells in people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia. Researchers want to understand how these cells respond to the virus and whether certain cell types can predict how sick a person gets. The goal is to find new w…

This study in 140 rural secondary schools in Madagascar tests which parts of a hygiene program — new latrines and handwashing stations, peer-led sensitization, or free sanitary pad vouchers — most improve adolescent girls' learning, stress, and physical health. Researchers will m…

This observational study follows people who have been exposed to Andes virus, a hantavirus that can cause severe respiratory illness. Researchers collect blood samples and monitor symptoms at key points from exposure through infection and recovery. The goal is to understand how t…

This study uses a new, child-friendly brain imaging technique called OPM-MEG to understand how immune-related brain diseases (like autoimmune encephalitis and multiple sclerosis) and other brain conditions affect children aged 2 to 25. Standard scans often miss problems with memo…

This long-term study follows 7,500 adults with HIV who are taking antiretroviral therapy. Researchers track their health over time to understand complications, side effects, and how the infection evolves. The goal is to improve monitoring and care for people living with HIV.

This study investigates whether a blood test can detect the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in people with active TB and their asymptomatic household contacts. Researchers in Uganda will use several methods, including a DNA-based test, to look for TB bacteria in blood sampl…

This observational study looks back at 22,000 adults in Sweden diagnosed with infective endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection, since 1997. By linking national health records, researchers aim to understand which patients benefit most from valve surgery and what factors aff…

This study investigates whether hospital caregivers working in COVID-19 patient areas are more likely to get infected than those in non-COVID areas. Researchers will take blood samples from participants on day 0, day 15, and day 30 to check for antibodies that signal past infecti…

This study looks for biological markers in blood and lung samples from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases. The goal is to find markers that can predict how the disease will progress and to group patients into subtypes. Researchers…

This study tests whether training primary care providers on how to talk to patients about vaccines can increase flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates. Over 24,500 patients and their doctors at multiple clinics will take part. Doctors in some clinics will receive special communicatio…

This study explores whether a genetic test (CYP2C19) can help doctors choose the right dose of the antifungal drug voriconazole more quickly. Patients starting voriconazole for an infection will give a blood sample for genotyping. The goal is to see if this personalized dosing re…

This study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…

This pilot study tracks 24 adults who were hospitalized for COVID-19. Researchers use diaphragm ultrasound to see how well the main breathing muscle works 3 and 6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to describe long-term breathing changes, not to test a treatment.

This study tracks 56 follicular lymphoma patients to see how long their COVID-19 and other vaccine immunity lasts while they receive chemotherapy and maintenance therapy. Researchers will collect blood samples at several time points to measure immune responses. The goal is to und…

This study looks at how chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects natural killer (NK) cells, which are key immune cells that fight infections. Researchers will collect blood samples from 80 people with HBV and compare them to healthy donors. The goal is to understand why …

This study tests a short guide called the 'Jumpstart Guide' to help doctors have better conversations with dementia patients and their families about healthcare goals. Over 1,800 patients and their caregivers are taking part. Researchers will compare whether those whose doctors u…

This study follows about 360 people with chronic hepatitis B who had a good response to the experimental drug bepirovirsen in earlier trials. No new drug is given; researchers simply monitor whether the response lasts over time. Participants may or may not continue standard antiv…

This study aimed to see if the antibiotic doxycycline could protect people from severe COVID-19. Researchers planned to analyze health records of patients who took doxycycline for acne during the pandemic. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no …

This study follows 200 adults on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) for severe breathing problems. Researchers track how many get hospital-acquired infections and measure antibiotic levels in their blood and lungs. The goal is to learn more about infections and drug dosing in these crit…

This study looks at HIV patients over 40 (or those on HIV therapy for over 10 years) who switched to either a three-drug or a two-drug antiretroviral regimen. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation in the blood and track how many patients develop other health conditions…

This study tests a new digital tool called INCLUDE, designed to help clinics in Nepal identify and reduce stigma faced by people living with HIV. The tool includes a stigma assessment, a dashboard linking stigma to care data, and a library of stigma-reduction activities. Research…

This study uses a special bronchoscopy technique called narrow band imaging to look at blood vessel patterns in the airways of people with COVID-19. Researchers will compare images from three groups: patients with COVID-19, patients with other lung infections, and patients with l…

This study looks at 200 people with ongoing stomach discomfort (functional dyspepsia) to find out how often they have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers will compare two methods—growing bacteria in a lab and DNA testing—to identify which germs are present. …

This study looks at whether using a UV light filter on private well water can lower the chance of stomach infections in children under 5. About 900 families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will either get a working UV filter or a fake one. Researchers will track how often kids get…

This study looks at how COVID-19 impacts people with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers will track infection rates and see how the virus affects liver function, cancer treatment, and overall health. About 23 participants from a French national liver can…

This study follows 98 elderly residents in French nursing homes to see how long their COVID-19 antibodies last. Researchers will also measure immune markers linked to aging to understand why some older people have weaker immune responses. The goal is to learn how to better protec…

This study follows 300 adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who received either the MVA-BN or LC16m8 mpox vaccine as part of a national campaign. Researchers collect blood samples at several time points to measure how well the vaccines trigger and maintain antibodies ag…

This study tracked 81 critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to a French intensive care unit. Researchers compared factors like age, medical history, and treatments to understand who becomes severely ill. The goal is to improve care for future patients.

This study planned to test telemonitoring for older adults (75+) in nursing homes with confirmed or probable COVID-19. The goal was to see if remote monitoring could improve healthcare management and reduce deaths within 30 days. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling …

This study is testing whether a computer can automatically measure how much lung tissue is damaged in patients with severe breathing problems from COVID-19 or after surgery. Researchers will compare the computer's lung measurements to standard severity scores in 500 patients. The…

This study tests a program where veteran peer workers provide education, healthcare navigation, and social support to 150 veterans with opioid use disorder who are not connected to VA healthcare. The goal is to reduce risky behaviors related to overdose and HIV/HCV infection. Res…

This study adapts an existing stigma-reduction program specifically for pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Ghana. Researchers will interview 30 women and 20 providers to understand their experiences, then work with stakeholders to tailor the program. Finally, 90 pre…

This study looks at patients in intensive care who have an infection in a joint replacement (like a hip or knee). Researchers want to understand their care path, recovery, and survival over two years. The study will collect data from medical records and phone calls with patients …

This study looks at genetic changes in people with H. pylori infection or stomach cancer to understand how the infection can lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 110 adults undergoing endoscopy. The goal is to find early warning signs and possible ways to …

This study aimed to see if personalized computer-based brain exercises could improve thinking skills in adults with HIV who have mild memory or attention problems. Researchers planned to enroll 120 people aged 40 and older, giving half of them training focused on their weakest me…

This study follows 298 older adults with HIV in Zambia to compare brain health between those who have had HIV for a long time (7+ years) and those with a shorter infection (1-2 years). Researchers will track memory, thinking, mental health, frailty, and nerve health over 6 years.…

This study screens adults interested in fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for Clostridium difficile infection. Researchers will collect medical information and run basic health tests to create a database of potential participants. The goal is to make it faster and easier to enrol…

This study is tracking over 2,200 tuberculosis patients to see how the amount of TB drugs in their blood relates to how well the treatment works and whether they have side effects. By measuring drug levels, researchers hope to find ways to adjust doses for each person, especially…

This study follows 90 people who survived severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed intensive care. Researchers will check their physical health, mental health, and quality of life at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after leaving the ICU. The goal is to better understand the l…

This study tracks side effects and severe dengue cases in 2,000 people who already got the QDENGA dengue vaccine in Malaysia. No new vaccine is given—researchers simply collect health data from participants. The goal is to understand real-world safety and whether vaccinated peopl…

This study was designed to track how many healthcare workers at Lille University Hospital caught COVID-19 over 10 weeks. Researchers planned to test 100 workers every two weeks using nasal swabs and blood tests, along with questionnaires about their work and home exposures. The g…

This study aimed to collect medical information from people who developed unusual blood clots within four weeks of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The goal was to better understand any possible link between the vaccine and these rare events. However, the study was withdrawn before …

This study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…

This study follows 28 kidney transplant recipients who are switching from one anti-rejection drug (anticalcineurin) to another (belatacept). Researchers want to see how this change affects the immune system's ability to fight the common CMV virus. Participants will have blood tes…

This study was designed to compare how often patients with severe COVID-19 developed lung infections while on a ventilator during the first and second waves of the pandemic. It was an observational study that would have looked back at patient records across European ICUs. However…

This study is a medical registry that follows over 21,000 adults hospitalized in 2021 at a Russian hospital. Researchers will analyze their health records, including chronic conditions, COVID-19 history, and outcomes like heart attacks or strokes, over five years. The goal is to …

This study looks at how well the HPV vaccine works in women living with HIV and whether self-collected HPV tests can improve cervical cancer screening. About 650 women will use a self-swab kit at home or in the clinic. Those with positive results will get follow-up exams. The goa…

This study looks at 500 elderly patients (65 and older) with severe pneumonia to understand why some recover and others don't. Researchers will review medical records from hospitals across Europe, focusing on death rates and complications. No new drugs or treatments are being tes…

This pilot study is testing whether two natural dietary supplements—taxifolin (found in apples and onions) and ergothioneine (found in mushrooms)—can improve immune function in healthy adults aged 50 to 65. Researchers will measure how well immune cells engulf and destroy threats…

This study looks at how things in the environment and at work might affect people with interstitial lung diseases (a group of lung conditions). Researchers will ask 1,000 adults with a new diagnosis about their exposures to things like pollution, chemicals, and dust. The goal is …

This study follows 250 Italian adults with genetic forms of pulmonary fibrosis to see how their lung function changes over time. Researchers will track breathing tests and compare patients who receive immune-modulating drugs with those who do not. The goal is to understand how in…

This study looks at how tuberculosis (TB) medications travel through a mother's body, into her breastmilk, and to her nursing baby. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 20 mothers and small blood samples from their infants at several time points after a dose. The goa…

This study is creating a large registry of 600 adults who use catheters to empty their bladder due to nerve damage or other causes. Participants will report on their satisfaction, quality of life, and any infections or complications. The goal is to gather real-world data to bette…

This study looks at whether a booster dose of the acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap-IPV) can reduce the amount of whooping cough bacteria in the nose after intentional exposure. Healthy adults who were vaccinated as children will receive either the Tdap-IPV booster or a control v…

This study looks at 120 Canadian women to understand why some get repeated yeast infections while others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal yeast and bacteria of women with their first infection, those with recurrent infections, and those with yeast but no symptoms. Part…

This study planned to see if faster testing and treatment for hepatitis C could be given to inmates right when they enter prison. The goal was to start medication sooner to reduce the spread of the virus. However, the study was withdrawn and no one took part.

This study tracks how the malaria drug artemether-lumefantrine passes from a breastfeeding mother into her breastmilk and then into her nursing infant. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 30 mother-infant pairs in Uganda over two weeks. The goal is to understand dru…

This study looks at how the bacteria in a pregnant woman's gut (her microbiome) and her nutrition affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto throughout pregnancy and for a year after birth. They collect stool,…

This study is collecting saliva, stool, blood, bile, and tumor samples from 200 people undergoing surgery for pancreatic or related cancers. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in these samples can help predict who will have complications after surgery and how the ca…

This study was designed to test a new system that uses tiny silica particles on HIV medication (Biktarvy) and a smartphone app to help people track whether they have taken their pills. The goal was to see if the system is easy to use and accurate over 90 days. However, the study …

This study uses special MRI scans with inhaled gases to see how lungs work in people with asthma, COPD, or COVID-19. Researchers will follow up to 160 participants over several years to track changes in lung function. The goal is to better understand why some patients struggle wi…

This study aims to create a test that predicts how hospitalized COVID-19 patients will fare in the short and long term (up to one year). Researchers will enroll 600 adults from hospitals and Veterans' facilities, using medical records and lab data to forecast risks like frailty, …

This study looks at 57 people who received a COVID-19 vaccine to understand why some develop heart injury or myocarditis. Researchers use advanced heart scans (PET/MRI) and blood tests to find early warning signs. The goal is to better identify those at risk and improve follow-up…

This study aims to improve how we predict and prevent dengue outbreaks by looking at how people move around the city. Researchers in Cuba will collect information from 810 residents about their daily travel, along with mosquito and weather data. The goal is to build better comput…

This study tests a program called LIFT to help people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan face less stigma and lower their risk of HIV. About 80 participants will join peer-led group sessions to build support and learn how to use HIV prevention services. The goal is to see if the prog…

This study reviews the records of up to 800,000 people who received the TAK-003 (Qdenga) dengue vaccine at VNVC centers in Vietnam between September 2024 and September 2025. Researchers will look at age, sex, location, and vaccination history to see who got the vaccine and how. N…

This study looks at medical records and follow-up data from 10 people living with HIV in four cities in southern Sichuan, China. The goal is to see how well HIV treatment is working by checking virus levels after 12 months. This is an observational study that does not test a new …

This study aimed to see if an artificial intelligence system could predict sepsis—a serious infection—in people recovering from abdominal surgery. Researchers planned to use wearable sensors and hospital data to spot early warning signs. However, the study was withdrawn before en…

This study looks at whether teaching hand hygiene with cognitive behavioral therapy (a method that changes thinking patterns) can improve healthcare workers' awareness of hospital infections. About 140 healthcare workers will take part. The goal is to see if this approach makes t…

This study looks at whether temporarily reducing immunosuppressive medication can help kidney transplant recipients mount a stronger immune response to a third dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Fourteen participants with low or no antibodies will have their antimetabolite dose l…

This study looks at organ changes in people recovering from COVID-19, comparing those with and without type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use scans to measure organ size and volume. The goal is to learn more about how COVID-19 affects the body long-term in diabetic patients.

This study follows 1,200 children and young adults who had MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Researchers will track heart function and other health outcomes over time using echocardiograms and medical records. The goal is to understand the long-term effects…

This study compares two flu vaccines: a nasal spray and a standard shot. Researchers will measure immune responses in the nose and blood of 60 healthy adults aged 18-49. The goal is to understand how each vaccine triggers protection and find ways to improve future flu vaccines.

This study planned to use a biomarker test called NGAL to predict which critically ill children and newborns would develop severe kidney injury. The goal was to help doctors make better decisions about fluids and dialysis. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any par…

This study looks at how well a single dose of ivermectin works in children under 5 with scabies. Researchers want to make sure the dose is safe and effective for this age group. About 120 children in Laos will take part, and the study will measure drug levels in the blood.

This study follows 500 people with urinary tract infections (UTIs) for up to 5 years. Researchers will collect health, lifestyle, and lab data to learn which treatments work best and how to reduce antibiotic resistance. The goal is to improve patient care and guide future studies…

This study follows 100 adults hospitalized in intensive care units with severe pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma or Chlamydia bacteria. Researchers will track how patients are treated, how long they stay in the hospital, and how many survive. They will also check for antibiotic resi…

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence model can more accurately diagnose the cause of severe pneumonia compared to traditional methods. Researchers will collect data from 1,000 ICU patients, including medical images, lab tests, and immune system information. Th…

This study was designed to investigate whether new skin lesions on fingers or toes were linked to COVID-19. It planned to test adults with these lesions for the virus using PCR and antibody tests. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results a…

This study was designed to learn how the protein calprotectin might change blood stem cells in people with severe COVID-19 or certain blood cancers. Researchers planned to compare cells from patients and healthy donors in the lab. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…

This study tests a new program to make it easier for people living with HIV to get screened for substance use disorders. The program uses online patient portals and in-clinic tools to find those who need help and connect them to treatment. Researchers will track how many people g…

This study looks at whether people with chronic hepatitis delta who have been on bulevirtide for at least 48 weeks and have very low virus levels can safely stop treatment. Researchers will monitor 20 participants for 48 weeks after stopping to find biological markers that predic…

This study measures how hot the inside of a tooth gets when dentists shave off a tiny bit of enamel (a common step before braces). Researchers will test two different tools on 40 teeth from 30 people to see which method causes less heat. Keeping the tooth cool is important becaus…

This study places a rapid testing device in primary care clinics to help doctors quickly identify whether a cold-like illness is caused by a virus or bacteria. About 8,000 adults with symptoms like cough or runny nose will get a nasal swab, with results in 15 minutes. The goal is…

This small, early study is testing whether spironolactone, a drug already approved for high blood pressure, can reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people on effective HIV treatment. Researchers will give the drug to 12 adults (both with and without HIV) to see how it affects a ke…

This study explores whether transgender individuals can collect their own samples for HPV testing at home or in a clinic. Researchers want to learn how common high-risk HPV is in this group and whether self-sampling is acceptable and effective. About 100 transgender men and women…

This study aimed to see if adding patient questionnaires, staff training, and telemedicine could improve mental health and substance use disorder care for people living with HIV. It was planned for five clinics in Alabama, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any particip…

This study aimed to find the best length of time for patients to take antibiotics after surgery for an infected joint replacement. It planned to compare different antibiotic durations to see which works best to prevent the infection from coming back and to avoid antibiotic resist…

This study follows 127 people with HIV-related Kaposi sarcoma in Malawi and South Africa who are receiving standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel or bleomycin plus vincristine). Researchers want to understand why some patients respond better than others, looking at factors like gender…

This study looks at how doctors and nurses in radiation oncology used telehealth instead of in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will survey 1,000 healthcare providers at Duke Cancer Center to understand their experiences and challenges. They will also track…

This registry is following 867 people with idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs), a group of rare lung diseases. The goal is to learn how these diseases behave over time, how they are diagnosed, and what treatments doctors currently use. No new drugs or procedures are being t…

This study follows 312 older adults who survived a critical illness to see how much they moved during their ICU stay. Researchers want to learn if more activity leads to less disability, better mobility, and clearer thinking 3 to 12 months later. The goal is to find ways to impro…

This study tests a program called the Sexual Health Empowerment (SHE) Project for women who are about to leave jail. The goal is to improve their understanding of cervical cancer, breast cancer, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. About 279 women will take part, and…

This study follows 200 ICU patients with severe COVID-19 to see how often they develop lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). Researchers will use blood tests and CT scans to find early signs of scarring and identify risk factors. The goal is to understand how scarring affects recov…

This study looks back at the medical records of 150 children treated for tuberculosis at a French hospital. The goal is to see how many were cured, how many had problems, and why some treatments failed. By understanding these patterns, doctors hope to improve care for children wi…