Boston University

This study is testing whether a structured program to help caregivers tell children their HIV status leads to better health. It involves 720 children (ages 7-18) and their caregivers across 12 clinics in Ghana. Researchers will compare the new disclosure program to usual care to …

This study is testing whether a specialized trauma-informed program (Strength at Home) works better than standard treatment to reduce intimate partner violence. It involves 800 men who have been involved with the justice system for domestic violence and their partners. Researcher…

This study compares two ways to make custom titanium mesh frames used to shape new jawbone growth for dental implants. One method is handmade during surgery; the other is computer-designed and printed beforehand. Researchers will measure which method is faster and leads to better…

This study is testing whether a home-based walking program can help people living with HIV who drink alcohol reduce their drinking and become more physically active. 222 participants were randomly assigned to either receive coaching sessions to add walking to their routine or jus…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive imaging device that uses light to measure skin thickening in people with scleroderma. Researchers want to see if this new method is better than the current standard, where doctors pinch the skin to judge its thickness. The goal is to find…

This study aims to find ways to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, in living people. It will enroll 350 participants, including former college and professional football players, healthy controls, and people with Alzhe…

This study is testing whether simple reminders and commitment tools can help men in South Africa who have sex with men continue taking their daily HIV prevention pills. Researchers want to see if text messages and planning prompts make it easier for people to stick with the medic…

This study tests whether showing virtual reality videos about quitting smoking during dental cleanings helps people actually use proven methods to stop smoking. About 440 smokers in Massachusetts will watch either a quitting-focused video or a control video during their dental ap…

This large, long-term study aims to discover the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valve disease and understand why it leads to serious heart complications in some people. Researchers are collecting health data and genetic information from over 6,000 patients worldwide to track t…

This study aims to understand what services and support HIV patients prefer during their first six months on antiretroviral therapy in South Africa. Researchers are surveying over 1,000 adults who recently started or restarted treatment at 18 healthcare facilities. The goal is to…

This study aims to understand what services and support HIV patients prefer during their first six months on antiretroviral therapy in Zambia. Researchers are surveying 771 adults who recently started or restarted treatment at 12 healthcare facilities. The goal is to use this inf…

This study is testing two different ways to share genetic test results related to breast cancer risk with African American women. Researchers want to see if an online, self-guided program works as well as the standard method of a phone call with a genetic counselor. The goal is t…

This study is observing how different ways of delivering HIV care affect patients, healthcare workers, and costs in South Africa, Malawi, and Zambia. It surveys thousands of patients and providers and tracks clinic resources to understand which care models work best. The goal is …

This study is gathering information to help improve how HIV treatment is delivered in Malawi. Researchers are surveying patients and healthcare workers, and observing clinic operations at 12 facilities to compare different care models. The goal is to understand which approaches w…

This study is gathering information about different ways to deliver HIV treatment in Zambia. Researchers are surveying patients and healthcare workers at 12 clinics to understand how various care models affect treatment success, clinic efficiency, and costs. The goal is to provid…