Emory University

This study tests whether a low-calorie diet can help reverse a condition called isolated impaired fasting glucose, an early sign of prediabetes. Researchers will enroll 34 overweight or obese adults aged 35 to 65 who are not very active. The goal is to see if the diet is practica…

This early-phase study tests whether infusions of donor bone marrow cells (mesenchymal stromal cells) are safe and can improve growth and bone strength in 12 children aged 3–10 with severe osteogenesis imperfecta (type 3). The children will receive multiple infusions and be follo…

This early-stage study tests a cream called ACU-D1 in 9 HIV-positive adults with HPV-related growths on the vulva or around the anus. Participants apply the cream twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see if the cream can boost the body's immune re…

This study will test a new device called the micro Sweat Test Patch (µSTP) that measures chloride levels in sweat to help diagnose and monitor cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers will compare the new patch with the standard sweat test in 300 newborns, children, and adults with or b…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, given within two weeks of a traumatic event, can reduce brain activity linked to fear and prevent chronic PTSD. Fifty adults with high early PTSD symptoms will receive either TMS or a sham treatment. …

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help Black teenagers and young adults in Atlanta take their HIV prevention medication (PrEP) consistently. Ten participants will use the app and give feedback on how easy it is to use and whether it helps them communicate with a suppo…

This study tests whether a drug called psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms) combined with talk therapy can safely reduce PTSD symptoms. About 150 Georgia military veterans will be randomly assigned to one of two therapy approaches. The goal is to see if this combination is mor…

This study tests a new, smarter electrical stimulation system to help people who have had a stroke walk better by correcting footdrop (when the foot drags). About 20 participants will try both the new system and a standard one during treadmill and overground walking. The goal is …

This study tests a cognitive behavioral program to improve sleep and glucose levels in adults with type 1 diabetes. About 48 people aged 31 to 75 will join. The program focuses on sleep habits and uses activity monitors and glucose trackers to measure changes.

This study will test whether a 4-week music therapy program can reduce chronic pain and improve daily life for 25 youth with sickle cell disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to music therapy or a control group. Researchers will also look at changes in immune cells and …

This study tests whether a virtual meeting with a peer recovery coach can help incarcerated adults with substance use disorders connect to addiction treatment and support services. Researchers will compare usual care to a telehealth coaching session that uses motivational intervi…

This study looks at better ways to screen and treat cervical cancer in women living with HIV in Kenya, where the risk of cervical cancer is six times higher. Researchers will test strategies like HPV self-testing, care navigators, and a mobile health app across 9 clinics. The goa…

This study tests a gentle brain stimulation method called temporal interference (TI) in healthy volunteers and people with anxiety or PTSD. Researchers want to see if TI can change brain activity and reduce symptoms like worry, fear, and emotional distress. The study involves 300…

This study looks at how people with anxiety make decisions to avoid certain situations. Researchers will use brain scans and phone tracking to see how avoidance behavior shows up in daily life. About 163 adults with and without anxiety will take part. The goal is to better unders…