Clinical Trials
As part of an academic medical center, the Department of Preventive Medicine aims to improve the human health through scientific research, and clinical trials play a major role. Clinical trials test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices or interventions with human subjects. They look to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases.
Browse our active clinical trials below, and visit the Clinical Trials Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
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NIH All of Us Research Program Precision Medicine Initiative® Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program Healthcare Provider Organization Enrollment Centers… Research Program in Illinois. The mission of this ambitious National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative is to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. To do this, the All of Us Research Program is asking one million people to lead the way to provide the types of information that can help us create individualized prevention, treatment, and care for all of us. Visit nm.org/joinallofus to learn more and enroll. WHATARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING? · · · WHATWOULD I NEED TO DO? · · · Visit an All of Us Participant Center for physical measurements (bloodpressure, height, weight, waist/hip, & heart rate) and biosamples (blood& urine) Participants receive a $25 payment for completing all researchcomponents.You will also receive a voucher for free parking. Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
STELLARThe STELLAR Program is a healthy lifestyle telehealth program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, completed active treatment, and have 1, 2 or 3 of the following health behaviors: 1) have a BMI of 25 or greater, 2) perform less than 90 minutes a week of moderate … The STELLAR Program is a healthy lifestyle telehealth program designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, completed active treatment, and have 1, 2 or 3 of the following health behaviors: 1) have a BMI of 25 or greater, 2) perform less than 90 minutes a week of moderate or vigorous physical activity, 3) currently smoke. Our central mission is to increase the accessibility of equitable health support and resources for cancer survivors within Northwestern Medicine’s network. Spanning over the course of 9 months, trial participants are randomly assigned to one of two distinct study arms. One arm involves telehealth sessions with a health promotionist, fostering a close and supportive partnership between participants and health coaches across a sequence of 12 remote sessions. The second arm offers a self-guided avenue, empowering participants with personalized tools for self-paced progress. Eligibility Criteria
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VIBE (Virtual Intervention for Binge Eating) App for TeensVIBE is a mobile app designed for teens who sometimes feel out of control with their eating or overeat. VIBE was created by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Northwestern University, designed in partnership with teens, and now is being tested in a research study. By participating in VIBE, … VIBE is a mobile app designed for teens who sometimes feel out of control with their eating or overeat. VIBE was created by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Northwestern University, designed in partnership with teens, and now is being tested in a research study. By participating in VIBE, you’ll get access to the VIBE app for 16 weeks and get support from a coach. Caregivers and teens will also complete questionnaires, short interviews, and provide feedback on the experience. This study is entirely remote. What Happens If I Join? What you'll get:
What you'll do: Caregivers will fill out a quick online survey; teens will then also fill out a quick online survey to see if they're potentially eligible If eligible from their screener, teens will:
Eligibility Criteria Am I Eligible? Eligible participants:
(There are a few other criteria too – we’ll help you figure it out!) IRB number STU00219491 Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |