CHRONIC DISEASE

This study is testing whether a new, proactive, and coordinated care model is better and more cost-effective than usual care for patients with multiple, complex health and social problems. It involves 200 patients across 20 primary care clinics who will receive a team-based appro…

This study tests a telehealth training program for primary care teams in New Mexico. The program connects local clinic staff with specialist mentors to improve care for patients with diabetes and other ongoing health issues like high blood pressure or depression. Researchers will…

This study is testing whether a structured program led by nurses can help older adults with chronic diseases better manage their health at home. The program involves an initial assessment and at least three follow-up sessions over six months to teach self-care skills. Researchers…

This study is testing whether portable ultrasound and blood glucose monitoring devices can help doctors detect chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease earlier than standard care. 200 participants at risk for these conditions will use the devices at home for 6 months wh…

This study is testing if using a smart scale that measures body composition (like muscle and fat) helps people with chronic diseases feel better during a 6-week exercise program. 90 participants are split into two groups: one uses the smart scale, and the other receives standard …

This study aimed to learn about remote health education sessions delivered by video. Researchers planned to interview both the healthcare providers who teach these sessions and the patients or caregivers who receive them. The goal was to understand how this remote approach works …

This study aims to learn why some transplant patients respond to a light-based treatment for chronic organ rejection while others do not. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 30 adult kidney or lung transplant patients who are receiving this treatment. By comparing the gen…

This study is testing whether a web-based tool called 'My Health, My Choice' helps people with chronic health conditions (like diabetes or high blood pressure) understand and choose birth control options that are safer for their specific health situation. Researchers will compare…

This study aims to understand how genetics, lifestyle, and other factors influence the progression and severity of many common chronic diseases. Researchers will collect health records, genetic data, and samples from 120,000 participants with conditions like diabetes, arthritis, …

This study is testing a screening tool called NECPAL to help doctors identify hospitalized patients with serious, long-term illnesses who might benefit from palliative care. Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life and managing symptoms. Researchers will use the tool …

This study is creating a large community health registry and sample bank in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis, North Carolina. It aims to enroll 50,000 local residents to provide their health information and biological samples. The collected data will be used as a resource for futur…