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3 Expressive Helping Trials Near You
Power is an online platform that helps thousands of patients discover FDA-reviewed trials every day. Every trial we feature meets safety and ethical standards, giving patients an easy way to discover promising new treatments in the research stage.
Learn More About PowerTrauma-Focused Interventions for HIV Prevention in Women Who Inject Drugs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to test the effectiveness of "TIARAS," a trauma intervention designed to reduce HIV acquisition risk among women who inject drugs (WWID). To be eligible for this study, participants must have been prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication taken to prevent HIV, at Prevention Point Philadelphia, a large harm reduction agency located in Philadelphia (PA, USA), or Courage Medicine, a nonprofit health services clinic located in Philadelphia (PA, USA).
Enrollment in this study lasts for 12-months so that we can see if TIARAS reduces HIV risk immediately after the intervention ends and whether these effects last over time. During the first 3 months, participants engage in contingency management (CM), an evidenced-based intervention to reduce drug use and HIV risk. We will use CM to encourage engagement in PrEP care as well as stimulant/opioid abstinence. Also during the first 3-months, participants are randomly assigned to complete expressive writing exercises to address a previously undisclosed trauma or neutral writing exercises. Half of the participants will be assigned to the trauma writing group and the other half will be assigned to the neutral writing group.
To understand the impact of TIARAS on HIV risk, we will collect and analyze data from surveys, interviews, and biological specimen during the 12-month study period. Our main questions are:
* Does participation in TIARAS reduce HIV risk among WWID?
* If observed, how long do beneficial effects last?
* How and why do WWID experience benefits from TIARAS?
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnant, Others
Must Be Taking:PrEP
240 Participants Needed
Expressive Writing Therapy for Cancer Survivors
New York, New York
The Chinese American Cancer Survivors Writing Study is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) testing the feasibility and efficacy of the Expressive Helping (EH) intervention among Chinese American cancer survivors.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Writing Difficulties, Active Support Groups
108 Participants Needed
Expressive Writing for Cancer Stress Management
Houston, Texas
This clinical trial evaluates the effect of expressive writing for the management of stress in cancer survivors. Cancer diagnosis and treatment are associated with increased stress in cancer survivors related to concerns about family, career, relationships, finances, side effects of treatment, and death. This stress can be further exacerbated by social upheavals such as the COVID-19 pandemic. For safety reasons, many patients are isolated with restricted access to in-person health care and reduced social interaction with family and friends. Together with the economic uncertainties that come with this pandemic, these factors are likely to increase cancer survivors' stress levels. Expressive writing may provide a medium through which cancer survivors confront stressors and find meaning in their experience. The goal of this trial is to learn more about the experiences of cancer survivors during stressful times.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Inability To Provide Consent, Others
414 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials.
WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58
I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work.
ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51
My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort.
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new.
FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money.
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.How do clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length is 12 months.How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.Do I need to be insured to participate in a medical study ?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.What are the newest clinical trials ?
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