Emory University
Clinical trials sponsored by Emory University, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to keep heart failure patients out of hospital with smart glucose monitoring
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help people with type 2 diabetes and worsening heart failure better manage their blood sugar. About 140 adults admitted to the hospital for heart failure will be monitored during their stay and for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Diabetes drug may strengthen bones and muscles in older women
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a common diabetes medication (GLP-1 RA) can improve muscle strength and bone health in women over 65 with type 2 diabetes. Twenty participants will take the drug as part of their regular care and undergo tests like grip strength and bone density scans …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:46 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to help autistic kids gain bowel control
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a caregiver-led program delivered via telehealth to help autistic children ages 5 to 12 who have bowel incontinence (encopresis). The program teaches caregivers strategies to support their child's toileting, and the study compares it to parent education alone. Ab…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:36 UTC
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Could a new drug keep HIV in check without daily pills?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, can keep HIV under control after participants stop their usual antiretroviral therapy (ART). Twenty people with well-controlled HIV will take baricitinib alongside ART for 26 weeks, then continue baricitinib alone f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:27 UTC
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Heart drug may reboot immune attack on tough breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a common heart medication (propranolol) to an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can help shrink tumors in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatment. About 37 adults whose cancer has spread…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC
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Can a simple talk program help men stick with HIV meds and feel better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called WeCare, which combines problem-solving therapy with support for HIV medication adherence. About 60 men who have sex with men in South Africa will take part. The goal is to see if the program reduces depression and anxiety, and helps participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:21 UTC
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Can an app help black teens stay HIV-Free? new study aims to find out
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test a smartphone app designed to help Black teenagers and young adults in Alabama stick with PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers want to see if the app is easy and helpful to use, and whether it improves communication with a trusted adult supporter.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:46 UTC
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New trial aims to stop partner violence before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called GBE (Ghya Bharaari Ekatra) to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) in newly married couples. Researchers will enroll 1,700 couples living in slums in Mumbai and Pune, India, who have been married for one year or less. The program aims to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:25 UTC
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New study: parents may be key to helping autistic kids sleep
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 10-week telehealth program where parents learn techniques to help their autistic child (ages 3-7) sleep better. About 130 children will be randomly assigned to one of two parent-led approaches. The goal is to reduce insomnia symptoms and improve overall well-be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:49 UTC
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New therapy aims to stop dangerous wandering in kids with autism
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a treatment called FBET to reduce elopement (wandering away) in children aged 4–12 with autism. About 50 children will receive 12 therapy sessions over 20 weeks, either with FBET or standard care. The goal is to see if FBET is practical in community clinics and w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:47 UTC
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New sleep plan aims to cut opioid use in broken bone patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special sleep program for people hospitalized with leg or foot injuries after surgery. The program includes sleep medicine, melatonin, and sleep tips, and is compared to standard care. Researchers want to see if it helps patients sleep longer, wake less, and ne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:25 UTC
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Can a virtual sleep class help both dementia patients and their caregivers rest better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 5-week video program called REPAIR Sleep can improve sleep and mood for people with dementia and the family members who care for them. About 120 pairs (caregiver and person with dementia) will either get the sleep program or a healthy living program. Pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:22 UTC
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Can robot workouts help Parkinson's patients move better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a robot-guided exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will exercise three times a week for three weeks, either in person or remotely. The goal is to see if the program is safe, enjoyable, and helps improve movement and strength.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:22 UTC
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Can AI spot sepsis faster? new study puts algorithms to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares three computer programs designed to predict sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. Researchers will test these programs on 1,200 adults arriving at the emergency department, but the predictions will not be shared with doctors or patients. The goal i…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:52 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to be tracked in major new balloon treatment study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a large registry that will follow 5,000 adults with coronary artery disease who receive a treatment using a drug-coated balloon to open blocked heart arteries. The goal is to collect long-term data on how well the balloon works and its safety over time. Participants…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:50 UTC
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Rapid STI tests for pregnant women could speed up treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using rapid, point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pregnant women can reduce delays in treatment compared to standard lab tests. About 756 pregnant women will either get a rapid test or the usual lab test. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC
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Can a simple audio diary app transform diabetes Self-Care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a mobile app called Fabla-diabetesMM, which lets people record audio diaries, is easy and helpful for older adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also have other health conditions. Thirty participants will use the app and share their thoughts through s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:23 UTC