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Clinical trials and research at Boston University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 25 clinical trials run by Boston University that are recruiting, at sites in 6 countries (most in United States (17), South Africa (4), Zambia (2)). By phase: Phase 2/3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 25Clinical trials
- 6Countries
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All recruiting trials (25)
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Identifying early-treatment risks and providing decision guidance to stay engaged in HIV care
This project tests a retention toolkit to help adults in South Africa who are starting or re-starting HIV treatment stay engaged in care during their first six months.
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Improving continuity of care for people hospitalized with advanced HIV in Johannesburg.
This project will follow adults hospitalized with advanced HIV to see where and why people stop care after discharge and who stays connected to clinics.
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Self-Help CPT with WoVeN Peer Support for Women Veterans with PTSD
This study tests a self-help Cognitive Processing Therapy and a WoVeN peer-support program, alone and together, to see if they improve PTSD symptoms and well-being for women veterans.
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Impact of MOUD Policy Changes During the Pandemic on Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders
This study tests how federal and state policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic affected access to and use of medications for opioid use disorder among Veterans with opioid or alcohol use disorders.
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See if the Undetectable & You app helps people with HIV achieve viral suppression in South Africa
This trial tests whether the Undetectable & You HIV treatment literacy app helps people living with HIV reach viral suppression when paired with counseling in South Africa.
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SFDI imaging to measure skin fibrosis in diffuse cutaneous scleroderma
This study tries SFDI, a painless light-based imaging method, to measure skin thickening in people with early diffuse cutaneous scleroderma.
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How changing bite height affects balance and walking
This research will test whether changing the vertical height of the bite with dental splints or dentures affects balance and gait in adults with natural teeth or complete dentures.
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Comparing RISE and advocacy-based enhanced care for Veterans experiencing intimate partner violence
This project will test whether the RISE counseling program or a single-session advocacy-based enhanced care helps Veterans who experienced intimate partner violence in the past year improve their confidence in managing safety and overall health.
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Understanding advanced HIV disease in patients starting antiretroviral therapy in Zambia
This study looks at patients in Zambia who have advanced HIV and are starting treatment to see how their backgrounds and experiences affect their health outcomes in the first six months.
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Relaxing virtual reality glasses during non-emergency oral surgery
This trial will test whether wearing relaxing virtual reality (VR) glasses during non-emergency oral surgery with IV sedation helps patients feel more comfortable and need less sedative medication.
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Best injection spot for a 3D-guided inferior alveolar nerve block device
This trial tests whether a CBCT-based 3D-guided device can place inferior alveolar nerve block injections more accurately for patients needing root canal treatment on lower molars or premolars.
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Evaluating interventions for intimate partner violence in Washington State
This study tests whether a new program called Strength at Home can help men involved in court for intimate partner violence reduce their violent behavior compared to standard treatment.
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Stress management for breast and gynecologic cancer patients in Vietnam
This study tests a new stress management program for breast and gynecologic cancer patients in Vietnam to see if it can help them feel better emotionally compared to standard care.
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Study on influenza and COVID-19 effects in pregnant women in India
This study is testing how getting both COVID-19 and influenza affects pregnant women and their babies, while also looking at how vaccinations might help reduce risks during pregnancy.
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Improving communication in PTSD treatment
This study is testing if adding a writing exercise to standard PTSD treatments can help people feel better by improving communication with their therapists.
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Text messaging program to reduce HIV risk among dental patients
This study tests whether sending text messages about HIV prevention can help dental patients who are at risk for HIV stay safer.
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Understanding COVID-19 transmission and health impacts in Malawi
This study is trying to understand why COVID-19 seems to affect people in Malawi less severely by looking at factors like immune responses and other health conditions in those who have the virus and their close contacts.
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Helping MSM with HIV and substance use disorders overcome stigma and shame
This study is testing a new program to help men who have sex with men and gender minorities living with HIV and substance use issues feel better about themselves and manage their health by reducing stigma and shame.
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Written Exposure Therapy to prevent suicide in military members
This study is testing a writing therapy to see if it can help military members who have had thoughts of self-harm feel better and stay out of the hospital after treatment.
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Treatment for PTSD in pregnant women
This study is testing if a writing therapy for PTSD can help pregnant women feel better when it's given by community health workers compared to mental health professionals.
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Using a combination cream to treat low-grade skin cancer
This study is testing a new cream that combines two ingredients to see if it can clear low-risk skin cancers faster than the usual treatment.
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Improving memory support in PTSD therapy
This study is testing whether adding memory support techniques to therapy can help people with PTSD remember and benefit more from their treatment.
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Evaluating HIV Treatment Models in Malawi
This study is trying to see how well different ways of delivering HIV treatment work in Malawi to help improve care for patients.
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Evaluating HIV treatment models in Zambia
This study looks at different ways clinics in Zambia provide HIV treatment to see how well they work for patients and if they can be sustained without outside funding.
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Evaluating HIV treatment models in South Africa
This study looks at different ways clinics in South Africa provide HIV treatment to see which methods help patients the most and how they compare to standard care.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Boston University are recruiting right now?
25, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (17 trials), South Africa (4 trials), Zambia (2 trials), Malawi (2 trials), Vietnam (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2/3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.