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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.

Trials

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?

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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.

Eligibility Criteria- 18 years of age or older- Currently live in the United States
Principal InvestigatorHo, JoyceHo, Joyce
Location(s)
  • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
    Chicago, IL
IRB number STU00204480
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STELLAR

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 …

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
  • 18+ years old
  • Have 1, 2 or 3 of the following: 1) BMI ≥ 25, 2) less than 150 minutes a week of moderate or vigorous physical activity, 3) currently smoke
  • A patient at Northwestern Medicine
  • Diagnosed with any cancer (except non-melanoma skin)​
  • Completed with curative-intent treatment
  • Alive and not opted out of research
  • Not pregnant​​​
  • No contraindications for exercise (heart attack in last year, pacemaker, etc.)
  • English or Spanish speaking​
  • Has an email address
Principal InvestigatorHitsman, Brian LHitsman, Brian L
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05687604IRB number STU00217509
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VIBE (Virtual Intervention for Binge Eating) App for Teens

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, …

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:

  • Free access to the app website
  • Support from your personal health coach for 16 weeks
  • A new electronic scale and a Fitbit watch (yours to keep)

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:

  • Do a baseline visit and surveys (earn $50)
  • Wear a Fitbit and answer food recall calls for 1 week (earn up to $35 each time)
  • Use the VIBE app with coaching for 16 weeks
  • Possibly do follow up visits (earn up to $210)
  • Parents/guardians complete short surveys too (earn $15 each)
Eligibility Criteria

Am I Eligible?

Eligible participants:

  • Are teens 13 - 19 years old
  • Live in the United States
  • Speak English
  • Have a smartphone, email, and internet
  • Do not currently take meds that affect weight/appetite
  • Are not in treatment for eating or weight issues
  • Live with a caregiver who agrees you can join the study

(There are a few other criteria too – we’ll help you figure it out!)

Principal InvestigatorGraham, AndreaGraham, Andrea
IRB number STU00219491
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