Drexel University
Clinical trials sponsored by Drexel University, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Writing away HIV risk: trauma therapy boosts PrEP in Drug-Using women Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Weight loss coach: a new way to beat obesity? Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Video games for weight loss? new trial tests gamified app for men Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Virtual reality gaming could help people with spinal cord injuries get fit at home Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
- New outreach program targets mental health gaps in latino communities Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Video games for weight loss? new trial tests gamified app for men
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a gamified mobile health program, including a neurotraining video game, can help overweight men lose weight. 228 men will use either a standard mHealth app or a fully gamified version with team competition and digital rewards. The goal is to see if gamifi…
Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Weight loss coach: a new way to beat obesity?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a patient navigator (a weight loss counselor) can help adults with overweight or obesity choose and stick with an evidence-based weight loss program. 68 participants will work with a navigator for 12 months. The goal is to see if this support improves wei…
Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Writing away HIV risk: trauma therapy boosts PrEP in Drug-Using women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a program called TIARAS, which combines a reward system for staying drug-free and on PrEP (HIV prevention pills or shots) with expressive writing about past trauma. The goal is to see if this approach lowers HIV risk in women who inject drugs. 219 women from Phil…
Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New outreach program targets mental health gaps in latino communities
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a community-based program called CRISOL Mente to help Latinos in the Philadelphia area with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The program uses outreach workers to connect people to mental health care and support. Researchers will measure if symptoms improve after six…
Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC