HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

This study adapts a program called Youth-Nominated Support Team (YST) for suicidal adolescents aged 12-25 who are at clinical high risk for psychosis. The goal is to see if involving a support team of family and friends can increase social connectedness, hope, and treatment engag…

This study will follow 100,000 adults who have already received genetic testing through the Tapestry program at Mayo Clinic. Researchers want to see if knowing your genetic results changes how often you visit the doctor, your overall healthcare costs, and your quality of life. No…

This study looks at whether a new program can help primary care clinics provide better follow-up care for people who have had breast cancer. The goal is to improve how symptoms and long-term risks are managed. About 910 patients and staff from participating clinics will take part…

This study looks at whether giving monthly cash payments to low-income residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts, changes how much they spend on health care. Researchers will analyze data from a city program that randomly selected people to receive cash benefits during the pandemic. Ab…

This study planned to see if training residents of Boston housing developments as Community Health Ambassadors could help more people get regular doctor visits and screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes. The ambassadors would lead workshops and connect neighbors to clini…

This study looks at whether local health teams made up of community members, village leaders, and healthcare workers can improve how people use health services in rural India. About 4,160 adults from two districts in Karnataka are taking part. The goal is to see if this partnersh…

This study looks at how a special clinic helps older adults get ready for major abdominal surgery. Researchers will watch and talk to doctors, staff, and patients to understand what works well and what could be better. The goal is to create a clear plan that other hospitals can u…