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This study tests whether a mobile app with a virtual group support feature can help young Black women (ages 18-30) who misuse alcohol reduce their drinking and risky sexual behavior, and increase their use of PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). About 500 HIV-negative women in …

This study tests whether training bar staff to intervene in risky situations can reduce sexual violence at alcohol-serving venues. About 3,180 staff and patrons will be surveyed over a year. Some venues get the training right away; others get it later. Researchers will compare ra…

This study tests a program called CUPID that helps couples make decisions together about HIV prevention. About 1,424 women in Uganda will join with their male partners to choose and use PrEP (medicines that prevent HIV). The goal is to see if partner support increases women's use…

This study tests whether adding a trained family advocate to a proven parenting program can help prevent substance use and reduce childhood trauma. About 360 families from 36 high-risk communities in New Jersey will take part. The goal is to see if extra support makes the program…

This study tests whether a 10-session online program called Safe Dates for Young Parents can help prevent intimate partner violence among teens who are pregnant or parenting. About 80 participants aged 16-21 will be randomly assigned to either this program or a general health edu…

This study tests a program called Safe Dates for Young Parents (SDYP) to see if it helps pregnant or parenting teens and young adults build healthier relationships and avoid intimate partner violence. The program includes ten group sessions with discussions, role-plays, and activ…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can predict how individuals respond to different diets. Researchers will give 8,000 adults specific meal plans and measure their blood sugar, insulin, and other markers after eating. The goal is to develop algorithms that can …

This study looks at whether giving opioid treatment programs (OTPs) regular reports on how well they retain patients, plus a quality-improvement toolkit, can help more people stay in treatment for at least 90 days. Some clinics will also get extra help from an outside facilitator…

This study is developing and testing a program called THRiVE for veterans who recently left the military. The program consists of six weekly virtual group sessions led by a peer (another veteran). The goal is to see if the program is practical, well-liked, and may help improve me…

This long-term study will follow up to 1,400 people with Down syndrome of all ages to better understand their health, development, and daily experiences. Participants and their caregivers will answer questions, share medical records, and may provide blood or saliva samples. Some …