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Adult, Current Research, Dr. Xu, Ear Nose Throat, Idaho State University, Inner Ear, Pre-clinical
Building Therapeutic Options for Meniere’s Disease with Virtual Clinical Trials Principal Investigator: Dr. Danny Xu Disease: Meniere’s disease Research Description: Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition marked by sudden episodes of vertigo, hearing loss,...
Adult, Cardio, Current Research, Dr. Karthikeyan, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
Slowing Rheumatic Heart Disease Progression with Losartan in India Principal Investigator: Prof. Ganesan Karthikeyan Disease: Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Description: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the result of irreversible damage to the heart valves caused...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Nyagabona, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Oncology
Improving Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes with Doxycycline in Tanzania Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Nyagabona Disease: Breast Cancer Research Description: In Tanzania and other low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs), breast cancer is often diagnosed at a...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Rahman, Drug, Health Equity, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Maternal Health, Pediatric, Women's Health
Impacting Small Vulnerable Newborns with an Antimalarial Drug in Bangladesh Principal Investigator: Dr. Anisur Rahman Disease: Prenatal Nutrition Research Description: Up to 40% of Bangladeshi newborns are born preterm or small for gestational age, called Small...
Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Lang, Drug, Immune Disorder, Lurie Children's Hospital, Pediatric
Investigating Zileuton to Prevent Pediatric Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Principal Investigator: Dr. Abigail Lang Disease: Food Allergies Research Description: Food allergies affect both adults and children, with an estimated 8-10% of children impacted. Currently, the...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Chukwudi, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, University of Nigeria
Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with a Topical Antiseptic in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi Disease: Leishmaniasis Research Description: Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites transmitted through sandfly bites,...
Adult, Current Research, Device, Dr. Berlow, Military/Veteran, Neurology, Providence VA Medical Center and OSRI
Treating PTSD with Stellate Ganglion Block via TMS Neuromodulation Principal Investigator: Dr. Yosef Berlow Disease: PTSD Research Description: There is an urgent need for new therapeutic approaches to treat patients with PTSD, as current treatment options often fail...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Device, Dr. Colletta, Early Stage Investigator, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and CARES, Military/Veteran, Neurology
Using a Wearable Leg Stimulation Device to Improve Mobility of Veterans with Parkinson’s Principal Investigator: Dr. Kalea Colletta Disease: Parkinson’s disease Research Description: Each year, roughly 1 million people in the US alone are diagnosed with...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Omoto, Drug, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Maseno University, Oncology, Women's Health
Improving Pre-Cancerous Lesion Treatment Among HIV-Positive Women in Kenya Principal Investigator: Dr. Jackton Omoto Disease: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Research Description: The leading cause of cancer death in LMIC-based women living with HIV is cervical...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Idowu, Health Equity, Lagos State University College of Medicine, LMICs, Neurology, Nutraceutical
Helping Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury with Vitamin D3 in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Professor Olufemi Idowu Disease: Traumatic Brain Injury Research Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disproportionately impacts low and lower middle income...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Xie, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Moffitt Cancer Center, Oncology
Using Empagliflozin to Treat Clonal Hematopoiesis Principal Investigator: Dr. Zhuoer Xie Disease: Clonal Hematopoiesis Research Description: Clonal hematopoiesis (CH), or abnormal growth of certain blood cells, increases the risk of developing blood cancers, as well...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Lin, Drug, Mayo Clinic, Oncology, Rare Disease
Improving Response to CAR-T Therapy in Multiple Myeloma Principal Investigator: Dr. Yi Lin Disease: Multiple Myeloma Research Description: CAR-T therapy has revolutionized treatment for relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), however, it is not curative, and...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Adejimi, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Maternal Health, University of Lagos, Women's Health
Using N-Acetylcysteine to Treat Early-Onset Preeclampsia in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Adebola Adejimi Disease: Preeclampsia Research Description: Despite advancements in obstetric care, preeclampsia remains without effective treatments and a leading cause...
Adult, Current Research, Device, Dr. Slade, Early Stage Investigator, Oncology, Rare Disease, Washington University in St. Louis
Improving Access to CAR T with Radiation in Relapsed / Refractory Multiple Myeloma Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Slade Disease: Multiple Myeloma Research Description: CAR T therapy has significantly extended survival for patients with relapsed or refractory...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Device, Dr. Ciaccio, Health Equity, Immune Disorder, Pediatric, University of Chicago
Non-invasive Monitoring to Detect Food Allergic Reactions Principal Investigator: Dr. Christina Ciaccio Disease: Food Allergy Research Description:Food allergy is a common chronic disease that affects 8% of children in the US alone. There is no cure, and the...
Current Research, Dr. Kariuki, Early Stage Investigator, GI, Health Equity, Inflammatory disease, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), LMICs, Nutraceutical, Pediatric
Repurposing Lactoferrin and Lysozyme to Address Environmental Enteric Dysfunction in Kenya Principal Investigator: Kevin Kariuki, MSc Disease: Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED) Research Description: Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is a risk factor for...
Adult, Baylor Foundation Malawi, Current Research, Dr. Shayo, Health Equity, LMICs, Maternal Health, Nutraceutical, Pediatric, Women's Health
Preventing Prematurity with Xylitol in Malawi Principal Investigator: Dr. Benjamin Shayo Disease: Preterm Birth Research Description: Periodontal disease, infection and inflammation of gum tissue, occurs in up to 90% of pregnant women living in LMICs and is linked to...
Adult, Current Research, Dr. Nnakenyi, Drug, Health Equity, LMICs, Metabolic Disorder, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
The Effect of Metformin on Weight Loss in Non-Diabetic, Obese Nigerians Principal Investigator: Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnakenyi Disease: Obesity Research Description: Obesity is a chronic disease of global health concern. It contributes to several non-communicable diseases,...
Adult, Biologic, Current Research, Dr. Russo, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Health Equity, Military/Veteran, Neurology, University of California Davis
Using Fresh Frozen Plasma to Improve TBI Outcomes Principal Investigator: Dr. Rachel Russo Disease: Traumatic Brain Injury Research Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by explosions, gunshots, motor vehicle collisions and falls, and may lead to...
Current Research, Dr. Morshed, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Pediatric
Assessing a Combination Therapy for Helminthiasis in Bangladeshi Children Principal Investigator: Dr. Syed Nazin Morshed Disease: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis Research Description: Soil-transmitted helminth infection (helminthiasis) is an endemic infectious disease...
