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Clinical trials sponsored by Boston University, explained in plain language.
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New tool aims to boost HIV prevention in black women
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a decision aid called PrEPwise to help Black women in Virginia learn about and start PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. Community health workers will deliver the tool during HIV testing visits. The goal is to see if the tool is acceptable and helps more women st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Peer power: new study tests buddy system for PTSD recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a peer support program to a self-help version of cognitive processing therapy can help women veterans with PTSD feel better. The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms and improve well-being, while making treatment easier to access. About 100 women vet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:19 UTC
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Can a phone app help end HIV stigma? south africa trial tests U=U education
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a video-based app called "Undetectable & You" can help people with HIV in South Africa stay on treatment and keep the virus suppressed. The app explains that people with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot pass the virus to others (U=U). About …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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Did pandemic policy changes improve opioid treatment access? a massive VA study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether federal rule changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic helped more veterans get and stay on medications for opioid or alcohol use disorder. Researchers will compare treatment use, retention, and outcomes before and after the policy changes using data f…
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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New online program aims to support Trans/Nonbinary young adults in love and life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new online program called Whole Selves, designed specifically for transgender and nonbinary young adults. The program helps them think about their alcohol use and romantic relationships in a way that fits their experiences. About 107 people aged 18-30 who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Rice and ensure: can your body repeat its sugar response?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if a person's blood sugar response to the same meal is consistent from day to day. Twenty healthy adults will eat six different meals, with two meals repeated on separate days. A continuous glucose monitor will measure their sugar levels every five min…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC