Johns Hopkins Studies

05/26/2024

05/20/2024

Putting a face to ! This 🎉, listen to one family’s story of the positive impact clinical trials have had on their lives.

This video discusses the importance of clinical research and gives insight into participating in clinical research, from the viewpoint of a Principle Investi...

01/22/2024

Would you like to learn to lose weight and keep it off? Join the Stepped Care for Weight Loss Maintenance study! You may be eligible for this research study if:
- You are a person living with obesity (defined as a body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher)
-Age 18-70 years
-Own a smartphone capable of receiving text-messages and syncing to weight scales and physical activity trackers

Participants will be compensated for their time.
Interested?
Call: 667-306-9366
E-mail: cwilke11@jh.edu
Visit: https://bit.ly/SWIFTProject

01/19/2024

Pioneering Breakthroughs in Infectious Diseases Research Johns Hopkins Medicine

With our home in America’s first research institution, the Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Diseases is a leader in research that improves patient health...

01/17/2024

"The idea of women just being smaller versions of men is, at best, an oversimplification." Read more on there is a need for more female inclusion in clinical trials:

https://studypages.com/blog/why-are-women-more-likely-to-have-adverse-drug-reactions-than-men/

01/10/2024

The first clinical trial tested the impact of citrus fruit on scurvy 🍋 Since then, estimates put the live-saving impact of clinical trials at 14 million life-years gained in just oncology (the study of cancer) alone 🩺

https://studypages.com/blog/14-million-life-years-gained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-clinical-trials-changed-our-lives-in-the-last-four-decades/

01/09/2024

What should you know to participate in a clinical trial? This video from National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains:

Before you join a clinical trial, the people running the trial will explain the clinical trial in detail, including the possible risks and benefits that you ...

12/11/2023

We believe in the power of and community-driven research. Citizen science is a great way for individuals and communities to collaborate as part of the research process and participate in science! Learn more about and opportunities below:

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Did you know that you can team up with scientists to help medical research? Your efforts can help increase medical knowledge and might lead to new treatments.

11/27/2023

Participants in any clinical trial should represent all the people who may use the drug or vaccine being tested. This ensures the vaccine is safe and effective for everyone that needs it. Historically, people of color have been underrepresented in clinical research. But your participation can make a difference in the effort to conquer COVID-19: https://go.usa.gov/xfShb

The NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) is a research network designed to work with communities and community-based organizations to identify promising engagement and outreach practices that communicate trustworthy, science-based information to communities experiencing health disparities.

11/15/2023

Have you ever wondered, "What Should I Know to Participate in a Clinical Trial?" Check out this video from the National Library of Medicine for an overview!

Before you join a clinical trial, the people running the trial will explain the clinical trial in detail, including the possible risks and benefits that you ...

11/12/2023

What happens in a sleep study? 🛌💤 Johns Hopkins Medicine answers some of your FAQs!
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01/06/2023

How Does a Cell Move? ‘Pull the Plug’ on the electrical charge on the inner side of its membrane.