Clinical trials: Minority Health
Discrimination, Social, Health Care Utilization
Still Climbin': An Intervention to Improve Coping Among Black Sexual Minority Men
This study consists of a randomized controlled trial of a multi-session cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) group intervention that addresses coping with discrimination and medical mistrust among Black sexual minority men (SMM).
- Trial name
- NCT04587869
- Testing
- CBT Coping Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 369 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RAND
Smoking Cessation
Empowering LGBTQ+ Tobacco Cessation Pilot
Sexual and/or gender minority (SGM) people have disproportionately high rates of tobacco use - the number one cause of preventable death.
- Trial name
- NCT05365633
- Testing
- Empowerment activity-enhanced tobacco cessation assistance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Mental Health
OurChild: A Health IT Solution to Reduce Minority Health Disparities
Chinese American immigrant families are a fast-growing immigrant group with unmet early childhood mental health needs. The team proposes to design, build, and implement OurChild, an integrated mHealth/EHR solution to increase…
- Trial name
- NCT04677647
- Testing
- OurChild mHealth Digital Platform
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Pediatric Obesity, Healthy Eating
Childhood Obesity Treatment Designed for Low Income and Hispanic Families
This study is a type-1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation RCT comparing a novel family-inclusive childhood obesity treatment program, the "Healthy Living Program" (HeLP), to a protocol that enhances usual primary care to deliver…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Minority Health
- Trial name
- NCT05041855
- Testing
- The Healthy Living Program/La Vida Saludable, Recommended Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Medication Adherence, HIV Prevention
PrEP Affect Regulation Treatment Innovation
This multi-site randomized controlled trial enrolling sexual minority men who use stimulants and are currently taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
- Conditions
- Medication Adherence, HIV Prevention, Stimulant Use
- Trial name
- PARTI (NCT04899024)
- Testing
- PARTI, Attention-Control, Contingency Management for PrEP Adherence
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida International University
Emotional Problem, Pain, Back
Minority Joy and Minority Stress in Trans People: an Intervention Study
The aim of this project is to get a better understanding of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people's experiences of minority joy and minority stress over time.
- Conditions
- Emotional Problem, Pain, Back, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05693324
- Testing
- Minority stress
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Örebro University, Sweden
Stress, Depression
Latina Friends Motivating the Soul (ALMA)
Latina immigrant women are particularly vulnerable to depression and anxiety due to the social and economic stressors they face, including high levels of poverty, low levels of education, family obligations, exposure to violence…
- Conditions
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT03749278
- Testing
- Latina Friends Motivating the Soul (ALMA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cigarette Smoking
Smoking, Stress, HIV and Mobile Technology
The present investigation aims to address disparities in cigarette use outcomes among Black/African American adults with HIV. The specific aims of this study are: (1) To modify a recently developed, culturally adapted, mobile…
- Trial name
- NCT05709002
- Testing
- MASP+, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Environmental Exposure
Minority-focused Environmental Health Education and Tracking Pilot Study
The goal of this study is identify educational material related to EDC exposures that is culturally appropriate for the black community and test the usability of the material. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- MEET (NCT07461857)
- Testing
- Education curriculum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Million Marker Wellness, Inc.
Stress, Externalizing Symptoms
Teenage Health and Wellness Study
This study evaluates the effects of mindfulness on physiological stress mechanisms implicated in externalizing behaviors and symptoms of affective and traumatic stress among urban adolescents.
- Conditions
- Stress, Externalizing Symptoms, Depression Symptoms, Anxiety
- Trial name
- THAW (NCT03989934)
- Testing
- The Mind in Action, Healthy Topics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Minority Stress, Psychological Stress
Effect of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Adults Experiencing Minority Stress
Sexual and gender minority adults often experience elevated levels of chronic stress due to stigma, discrimination, and social adversity, commonly referred to as minority stress.
- Conditions
- Minority Stress, Psychological Stress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07441070
- Testing
- Ashwagandha Root Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SF Research Institute, Inc.
Covid19, Influenza
Increasing COVID-19, Influenza, and Pneumonia Vaccine Uptake
This proposed study seeks to community knowledge and understand the experience of underserved communities in the exploration of reducing health disparities and increasing vaccine uptake and acceptability COVID-19, influenza, and…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Influenza, Pneumonia, Vaccine Refusal
- Trial name
- NCT04761692
- Testing
- Full VEPMP Intervention, Partial VEPMP Intervention, Delayed VEPMP Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Heavy Drinking, Mental Health Issue
Affirmative Psychotherapy for Sexual Minority Women's Mental and Behavioral Health
The purpose of this 2-arm randomized controlled trial is to assess the efficacy of a 10-session lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)-affirmative cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (CBT) delivered via telehealth…
- Trial name
- EQuIP (NCT05509166)
- Testing
- LGBTQ-affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LGBTQ-affirmative Treatment-As-Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Glaucoma, Eye Diseases
Vouchers to Increase Uptake of Already Free Eye Care
This study was intended to test if reframing an offer for a free follow-up eye examination could increase uptake within ongoing community-based screening program for low-income and minority populations in Baltimore City.
- Trial name
- NCT04426331
- Testing
- Voucher Without Value Information, Voucher With Value Information
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 739 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypertension
Continuing the Conversation: Using Narrative Communication to Support Hypertension Self-management in African American Veterans
In this study the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial aimed at improving hypertension self-management and lowering blood pressure (BP) in African-American Veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT03970590
- Testing
- CTC Intervention, Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Family Navigation to Improve ADHD Treatment Adherence for Minority Children
ADHD is the most common pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder and is associated with significant long-term impairments. Current guidelines recommend stimulant medication and/or behavioral therapy as first-line treatments for…
- Trial name
- I2-ART (NCT04591951)
- Testing
- I2-ART, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Colo-rectal Cancer
Eliminating Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Using Rapid Cycle Testing: A Pilot Study
The investigators will use a mixed methods study i.e. focus groups involving CHC staff as well as quantitative study which involves analyzing data that is available from the EHR and DRVS population management platform.
- Trial name
- NCT05524428
- Testing
- Implementation Science Strategy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
COVID-19, SARS-CoV 2 Infection, Health Disparities
EMPOWER - BAME vs COVID
The COVID-19 virus pandemic has massively affected us all. Moreover, there is a disproportionately high number of COVID-19 severe infections and deaths in British Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04399733
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Future Genetics Limited
Smoking, Pregnancy
Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Reducing the Risk of Nicotine Exposure in Pregnant Minority Smokers
This study will compare the effectiveness of counseling plus use of a nicotine patch with counseling alone for helping pregnant women quit smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT00341432
- Testing
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Hiv
Evaluation of the Preventing AIDS Through Live Movement and Sound (PALMS) Intervention for Minority Adolescents
The purpose of this program evaluation is to determine whether the Preventing AIDS Through Live Movement and Sound (PALMS) group-level intervention is effective in reducing HIV sex risk behaviors and increasing HIV testing of…
- Trial name
- NCT00137644
- Testing
- Preventing AIDS Through Live Movement and Sound (PALMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention