Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

This study tests whether adding a weight-loss shot (tirzepatide) to standard hormone therapy can better eliminate early-stage uterine cancer or pre-cancer in overweight women. About 30 participants will either get the standard progesterone IUD alone or the IUD plus tirzepatide. T…

This study tests a program called NPOWER365 for Black men who have sex with men and are living with HIV. The program offers health education, social support, and help finding medical care and resources. Researchers want to see if it helps men take their HIV medication regularly a…

This pilot study will test whether daily at-home blood pressure monitoring and medication adjustments can improve pregnancy outcomes for women with chronic hypertension. Researchers will compare remote monitoring to standard in-office care in 50 pregnant women. The goal is to see…

This study tests a mobile app that lets pregnant women with high blood pressure or diabetes check their blood pressure and blood sugar at home and share results with their doctors. Researchers will enroll 864 women in Nepal to see if using the app plus standard care leads to bett…

This study tests a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound embolization for adults with liver cirrhosis who have severe confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) that doesn't improve with standard medicines. Participants will either receive the procedure or continue medical management. T…

This study tests a program called Primary Care Connect (PC2) for cancer survivors who also have heart-related conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. The goal is to see if the program helps them stay connected to their primary care doctor and better ma…

This study looks at whether giving paramedics a lung ultrasound device helps them correctly diagnose heart failure in people having trouble breathing. About 1,000 adults with shortness of breath will get the ultrasound along with standard care. Researchers will compare their diag…

This study aims to make cervical cancer screening easier for people who have missed their regular check-ups. Researchers will mail HPV self-sampling kits to 200 participants in New Jersey, allowing them to collect a sample at home and send it back. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests whether a nerve block injection can reduce jaw muscle pain after wisdom tooth extraction. About 80 adults who have jaw pain the day after surgery will receive either the injection or a placebo. Researchers will track pain, mouth opening, and painkiller use for a …

This study compares a new digital denture-making technique (Easdent) with the traditional method in 20 adults who need new full dentures. Participants will get dentures made both ways, and researchers will measure chair time, number of visits, and patient satisfaction. The goal i…

This study tests a program called HOLA that teaches oncologists special communication skills to build better relationships with their Latino/a patients who have advanced cancer. Researchers will compare how strong the bond is between doctors who take the training and those who do…

This study tests whether specially designed messages can correct false information about proposed bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Researchers will enroll 1,000 Black adults in Atlanta and Birmingham to complete online surveys over 12 months. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether adding reminders for doctors can increase screening for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that raises the risk of esophageal cancer. Researchers will track screening rates among 3,000 adults with scheduled appointments. The goal is to see if a simple re…

This study looks at how the body makes new sugar from fat and blood molecules in people with and without type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give special tracers and take blood samples to track this process. The goal is to find new ways to lower blood sugar more effectively. About …

This study looks at people who had surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial pain. Researchers want to know if dental treatments or other mouth stimulation after surgery can make the pain come back. About 100 participants will answer surveys about their …

This study gives 20 college students free boxes of fruits and vegetables every week for 8 weeks. Researchers want to see if this helps students eat more healthy food and feel less worried about having enough to eat. They will measure skin nutrients and ask students about their ex…