Clinical trials: sponsored by Emory University
Spatial Neglect, Stroke
Spatial-Motor Stroke-Rehab Study
The purpose of this study is to understand how prism adaptation training with and without electrical stimulation changes visuospatial behavior, motor system neurophysiology, and walking dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT06053320
- Testing
- Prism adaptation therapy (PAT) + Electrical stimulation (E-stim), Gait Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stroke
Premotor Cortex: A New Target for Stroke Motor Rehabilitation
The goal of the study is to determine the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the premotor cortex on training-related improvements in motor performance and associated neural plasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT02565199
- Testing
- rTMS Over Contralateral Hemisphere of Premotor Cortex, rTMS Over Ipsilateral Hemisphere of Premotor Cortex, Control 1: rTMS Timed 400 ms After Movement-related EMG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pregnancy Early, PTSD
PTSD Screening in Pregnant Black Women
This study will compare the effectiveness of two active screening interventions in improving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, maternal perinatal care utilization, satisfaction utilization of mental healthcare…
- Trial name
- NCT06522022
- Testing
- Culturally Responsive SBIRT for OB, Brief Screening for PTSD
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 804 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Multiple Sclerosis
Incremental Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Adaptation as a Novel Treatment for Dizziness in People With Multiple Sclerosis
The study aims to study the effects of a novel treatment for vestibular symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis. The main objective is to determine whether daily personalized gaze stabilization training is more beneficial than…
- Trial name
- DIIVA-MS (NCT06495138)
- Testing
- StableEyes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sickle Cell Disease, Pregnancy Related
Prophylactic Transfusion In Pregnant in Women With Sickle Cell Disease
The goal of this study is to determine if there is a positive effect of prophylactic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion of leukoreduced, ABO, Rh (D/Cc/Ee) and Kell matched blood compared to standard of care on the number of…
- Trial name
- ProTIP (NCT06979492)
- Testing
- Prophylactic Transfusion Intervention group: Transfusion, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Mental Health Issue
Weyera Mental Health Pilot Intervention
This study aims to pilot a group-level intervention focused on mental health and resilience among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth. The study follows previous work that showed high rates of mental health outcomes (depression…
- Trial name
- NCT06960187
- Testing
- Weyera Intervention, Delayed intervention (waitlist control)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sleep Disturbance, Dementia
Sleep Enhancement for Older Adults Living With Memory Loss And Their Care Partners
The purpose of this study is to determine if a 6-week videoconference intervention to teach skills to improve sleep is practical, acceptable, and helpful to persons living with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and/or dementia…
- Trial name
- SLEEPMATE (NCT06250725)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV
Mental Health and Medication Adherence Among MSM in South Africa
The goal of this behavioral study is to improve psychological well-being and optimization of HIV prevention and care outcomes for Men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT06880172
- Testing
- WeCare
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders
Quantifying Multi-step Avoidance in Anxiety
This study aims to learn more about avoidance behavior in people with anxiety, using mathematical models of decision-making processes and decoded neural signals of threat imminence.
- Trial name
- NCT07203027
- Testing
- Behavioral Tasks with imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Anemia, Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Impact of Pre-pregnancy Micronutrient Supplementation on Maternal and Child Outcomes
The study evaluates the efficacy of providing weekly iron-folate (IFA) supplements or Multiple Micronutrient (MM) supplements before pregnancy in increasing birth weight and duration of gestation as well as maternal and infant…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Intrauterine Growth Retardation, Preterm Delivery, Iron Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01665378
- Testing
- Multiple Micronutrient, Iron and Folic Acid, Folic Acid
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 5,011 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Comparative Autoantibody and Immunologic Cell Marker Study
The purpose of this study is to compare immune phenotype, function, and specificity of B lymphocytes from different developmental stages in autoimmune patients to B cells from infectious disease patients and healthy controls.
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Communicable Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02422875
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Depressive Symptoms, Cognitive Symptom
JAK Signaling in Depression and Cognition in Male Football Players
This study is being done to learn more about the role of inflammation in depressive and cognitive symptoms in patients with depression who have played at least 11 years of organized tackle football.
- Trial name
- JAK DC in Play (NCT07608796)
- Testing
- Baricitinib
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Chronic Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Virtual Outreach and Individualized Coaching Extension
This study tests whether a nurse-led program that uses a voice-controlled smart speaker in the home helps older adults better manage their chronic health conditions.
- Trial name
- VOICE (NCT07836114)
- Testing
- Virtual Outreach and Individualized Coaching Extension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV Infections
Integrating Supports to Promote PrEP for Black Adolescents Working With Apps- Atlanta
This study applies Social Cognitive Theory to develop behavioral interventions promoting PrEP adherence. It seeks to adapt and test the enhanced HMP app for feasibility and acceptability among Black adolescents and young adults…
- Trial name
- NCT07535346
- Testing
- Health MPowerment App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV
Integrating Supports to Promote PrEP for Black Adolescents Working With Apps- Alabama
This study applies Social Cognitive Theory to develop behavioral interventions promoting PrEP adherence. It seeks to adapt and test the enhanced HMP app for feasibility and acceptability among Black adolescents and young adults…
- Trial name
- NCT06876324
- Testing
- HealthMPowerment App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
DECIDE: Dyads and Families
The purpose of this study is to design and test a decision-making program that is tailored to support adult daughters making healthcare decisions for their parents who are living with memory loss to improve the quality of life of…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden
- Trial name
- NCT05139290
- Testing
- Prototype Intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Small-cell Lung Cancer
Prospective Study of Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) for Small Cell Lung Cancer
To assess the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
- Trial name
- NCT04342429
- Testing
- Proton-beam Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV Infection, Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Carcinoma
Enhancing Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in Women Living With HIV in Kenya, the ENHANCE LINKAge Trial
Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), human papillomavirus (HPV) and HIV create a dual burden of disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in the form of cervical cancer (CC).
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Carcinoma, Screening Strategy
- Trial name
- NCT06708351
- Testing
- Best Practice, Health Promotion and Education, HPV Self-Collection
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 2,280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pre Diabetes, Type2 Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention AI: Enhancing Prevention Strategies Using Personalized Nutrition and Fitness Coaching for the Next Generation
This study is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to help adults at risk for type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles.
- Trial name
- NCT07824154
- Testing
- AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention Chatbot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Parkinson Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Adaptango Performance PRocess for Older Adults Community reHabilitation
This study is being done to answer the question: How do people with Parkinson's disease, people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and younger people process difficult topics in conversation? It will also explore themes related to…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Old Age; Dementia
- Trial name
- APPROACH (NCT07824128)
- Testing
- Adaptango Performance Process (APP) program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University