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This study tests whether community health workers can increase COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates among 800 adults with chronic illnesses. Participants are recruited from health centers and must be 18 or older, speak English or Spanish, and not be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vac…

This study tests whether daily text reminders and small financial rewards can help people with HIV take their medication consistently. Researchers will enroll 550 adults in Uganda who recently started HIV treatment. Participants will receive text messages and incentives for up to…

This study tests whether personalized, step-by-step treatment plans can help adults with opioid use disorder stay on buprenorphine longer after an emergency visit. About 500 participants will be assigned to different treatment strategies to see which works best. The goal is to re…

This study tests whether a support tool called Getting To Outcomes helps schools teach the Project ALERT drug prevention program more effectively. About 42 schools and their 7th-grade students (ages 12-14) will participate. Researchers will measure students' alcohol and drug use,…

This study tests whether a brief motivational interview during a primary care visit can reduce alcohol and cannabis use among diverse teens aged 12 to 17. Researchers will enroll 500 participants who are at risk for substance use and track changes in how often they drink or use c…

This study in Bauchi, Nigeria tests whether giving free Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc to homes with children under 5 leads to more kids getting proper treatment for diarrhea. Over 100,000 children are involved, with some areas getting the medicine upfront and others recei…