George Washington University

This study looks at whether switching to a plant-based diet can improve heart health and reduce inflammation in people who have had a kidney transplant. About 25 participants, at least 3 months post-transplant, will follow a plant-based diet for 16 weeks. Researchers will track c…

This study tests whether methotrexate, a drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, can reduce joint swelling and pain in people with chronic arthritis caused by chikungunya virus. About 150 adults in Colombia will receive either methotrexate or a placebo for 6 months. The goal is to se…

This study evaluates a simple, low-cost plastic ruler called the bili-ruler for screening jaundice in newborns. Jaundice affects most babies and can cause brain damage if severe. The study will compare the bili-ruler to standard screening methods in 5,400 newborns across multiple…

This study tests an online program called PATHS that helps parents talk to their gay or bisexual teenage sons about sexual health. About 350 parent-teen pairs join, with teens ages 14-19. Parents take a 45-60 minute online course, and teens report on condom use, HIV testing, and …

This study tests whether the DigniCap scalp cooling system can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in Black patients with early-stage breast cancer. About 30 participants will use the cooling cap during at least four cycles of taxane or anthracycline-based chemo. The goal is t…

This study looks at how pregnant women absorb vitamin B12, which is important for both mother and baby. Researchers will give 40 pregnant women and 10 non-pregnant women different doses of vitamin B12 for four weeks to see which dose works best. The goal is to find the right dose…

This study follows 100 women with breast or gynecological cancer to see if what they eat in the month before starting chemotherapy is linked to levels of a protein called hepcidin. Researchers will also check if hepcidin levels relate to how much of the planned chemo dose patient…

This study in Tanzania asks 156 pregnant women to try three different prenatal vitamins with varying iron amounts (30, 45, and 60 mg) to see which they like best and have the fewest side effects. The goal is to find the most acceptable iron dose so women are more likely to take t…

This study follows over 1,400 people with type 1 diabetes who were part of an earlier trial. Researchers are tracking how early intensive blood sugar control affects long-term health, including eye, kidney, nerve, and heart problems. The goal is to understand risk factors for com…