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. Eligibility Criteria- 18 years of age or older- Currently live in the United States Principal Investigator Ho, Joyce Location(s) Map it 201 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL IRB number STU00204480 More Info Keywords Precision Medicine genetics individualized medicine health care environment lifestyle biology biobank technology behavior Email Ho, Joyce Phone 773 490 5983 Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy
Intervention for Binge Eating in Adults We are seeking volunteers (18+) struggling with binge eating and managing their weight to test a mobile web app called FoodSteps. Eligibility Criteria We're seeking individuals who: Are interested in reducing binge eating and losing weight Experience binge eating and have obesity Are willing to use a mobile app with coaching Have a smartphone, email address and access to a scale Are an English speaking, non-pregnant adult (18+years) living in the U.S. Principal Investigator Graham, Andrea IRB number STU00216998 More Info Keywords binge eating obesity Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy
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 Investigator Hitsman, Brian L ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT05687604IRB number STU00217509 More Info Keywords obesity weight loss smoking smoking cessation physical activity healthy lifestyle Email Mazzetta, Rana K Phone 312 503 6595 Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy

Clinical Trials

NIH All of Us Research Program Precision Medicine Initiative® Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program Healthcare Provider Organization Enrollment Centers

Intervention for Binge Eating in Adults

STELLAR