University Of Hawaii

This study tests if tirzepatide, a weekly injection, can help 12 overweight or obese adults with well-controlled HIV lose weight and reduce chronic inflammation. Participants will receive increasing doses over 12 weeks, and researchers will track body weight, body composition, li…

This study tests a new approach for people with locally advanced liver cancer that is hard to remove with surgery alone. Participants will receive two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) along with targeted radiation, followed by surgery if the tumor shrinks enough. Th…

This study aims to help Native Hawaiians manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity by promoting traditional diets and cooking skills. About 210 adults from Hawaiian homesteads will take part in a program that includes dietary guidance, cooking demonstrations, and g…

This study tests a program called PILI 'Āina to help Native Hawaiians better manage common health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. About 1,780 adults who are overweight and have at least one of these conditions will take part. The program focuses o…

This study tests if a mobile app called PortionSize Ed can help 40 adults who recently had a stroke and have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes follow a Mediterranean diet. Participants will either use the full app with dietitian support or a basic version. The goal is to see if the …

This pilot study is testing whether eating one pound of fermented poi every day for four weeks can improve the balance of good bacteria in the body and lower the risk of gestational diabetes. The study involves 50 pregnant women between 10 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. Participants …

This study tests a program called CTNow that helps cancer patients and doctors in rural areas learn more about clinical trials. The program uses education and teleconference tools to make it easier for patients to find and join trials. About 50 adults with cancer from Hawaii, Kau…