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Clinical trials sponsored by George Washington University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Wrist fracture recovery: early activity may speed healing Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Phone calls to fight heart disease: new study tests coaching for young adults Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- WHO's Stress-Busting course gets a trial in colombia: can it help communities cope? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Can a lifestyle program beat a pill for Post-Diabetes weight loss? Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Parents' online training may cut HIV risk for gay teens Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug called eftilagimod alpha to standard chemotherapy before surgery can completely eliminate tumors in people with early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. About 50 participants will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Which prenatal pill do Moms-to-Be prefer? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will give 130 pregnant women in Tanzania two different types of prenatal supplements—one with multiple micronutrients (MMS) and one with just iron and folic acid (IFA)—to see which one they like better and causes fewer side effects. Each woman will try both supplements…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to boost energy in rare genetic disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral drug called glycerol tributyrate in 24 adults with MELAS or LHON-Plus, two rare mitochondrial diseases that cause severe symptoms like strokes and vision loss. The trial is open-label (everyone gets the drug) and uses each person as their own control over…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New study brings HIV prevention and treatment to the Driver's seat
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to help 400 male commercial minibus drivers in Nigeria use HIV self-testing and long-acting injectable medications for both HIV treatment and prevention. Drivers will be trained as peer educators to promote these tools among their community. The goal is to make it…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Emergency rooms to offer personalized HIV prevention tool
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new tool to help people in emergency departments and urgent care start and continue taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 120 people who are eligible for PrEP will use the tool, which is designed to address their medical and social needs. The goal …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI chatbot joins the fight to help smokers quit
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a ChatGPT-powered chatbot (BeFreeBot) to a standard text-message smoking cessation program helps people quit smoking more effectively. About 150 US adults who smoke will be split into two groups: one gets the usual text messages, the other gets the…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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WHO's Stress-Busting course gets a trial in colombia: can it help communities cope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a World Health Organization stress management course called Self-Help Plus in Colombia. The course uses audio guides and an illustrated booklet over five sessions, led by trained community members. Researchers will enroll 40 adults to see if the program…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC