Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health

This study compares two standard malaria drug combinations in Zambian children to see which one better stops the spread of malaria parasites to mosquitoes and provides longer protection against getting sick again. Researchers will follow 182 children for 9 weeks after treatment t…

This study tests a family-based program to help manage type 2 diabetes in Ojibwe communities. Adult caregivers with diabetes and their children work with local health coaches at home over six months. The goal is to see if this culturally tailored approach improves blood sugar con…

This study is testing two different counseling approaches to help women who use drugs in Tanzania start and continue taking a daily pill to prevent HIV (called PrEP). Researchers are comparing basic counseling, more intensive counseling that also addresses mental health, and stan…

This study is testing whether special computer-based training can help new drivers spot road hazards and pay better attention, with the goal of preventing crashes. It involves 8,000 people enrolled in driver's education courses in Washington state. Researchers will compare the ne…

This study is testing a new suicide prevention strategy called Native-RISE in three Native American health clinics. The program uses a computer model to identify people at higher risk for suicide and then provides them with supportive follow-up calls from a case manager. Research…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women in Bangladesh a special protein and energy supplement can help babies be born at healthier weights and prevent complications. Researchers are comparing different approaches: giving the supplement to all women versus only to thos…

This study is testing whether offering a package of health services for teenagers alongside routine government programs can increase HPV vaccination rates for 9-year-old girls in Nigeria. Researchers will compare areas that receive these extra services—like nutrition screening, m…

This study is testing two simple walking programs to help older adults at risk of frailty sit less. Researchers want to see if it's easier to replace 30 minutes of daily sitting with one longer walk or three shorter walks. They will also check if moving more improves how particip…

This study aims to find the right amounts of vitamins and minerals needed to fix nutritional deficiencies in women in Bangladesh. Researchers are giving different doses of supplements to about 640 pregnant and non-pregnant women and measuring changes in their blood and urine. The…

This two-year pilot project in Karnataka, India, aims to see if a partnership between local village councils, healthcare providers, and community members can improve primary healthcare services. It involves 4,160 participants and focuses on strengthening recently built Health and…

This study aimed to test a smartphone app designed to help emergency department healthcare workers in Pakistan feel more confident and willing to respond during major public health emergencies and disasters. It planned to measure changes in workers' attitudes and self-belief over…