IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

This study tests whether a low-barrier hepatitis C treatment program can help people in jail start and finish their medication more easily. Forty adults awaiting trial at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections will receive a 12-week course of the antiviral drug Epclusa. If re…

This study tests a program to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened for cervical cancer more easily. The program includes self-sampling kits, patient navigators, and training for healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if these tools increase screening rates and …

This study tests whether adding team-building tools—like team charters, communication handoffs, and performance monitoring—to an existing school-based ADHD program (the Collaborative Life Skills Program) makes it work better. Researchers will compare the enhanced program to the s…

This study tests whether a seated Tai Chi and Qigong program, done at home via videos, can improve cardiometabolic health, stress, and sleep in women aged 35-64 who use mobility aids. Participants are randomly assigned to either the Tai Chi program or a health education video gro…

This study tests a digital health program called Corrie Lipids in about 1,000 adults with high LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. The program includes a smartphone app for tracking cholesterol, medication reminders, and education, plus training for doctors to improve cholest…

This study tests a youth-led approach to help young people living with HIV in Kenya successfully move from pediatric to adult clinics. About 1,920 youth and their healthcare providers will take part across 32 clinics. The goal is to see if this strategy improves how many youth st…

This study compares two approaches to prevent delirium in older adults during a hospital stay. One is standard hospital care (HELP), and the other adds daily support from family members (FAM-HELP). Researchers will track 1,900 patients aged 70 and older to see if family involveme…

This study tests a program where parents get support from trained parent coaches to help their teens quit vaping. About 200 parent-teen pairs will take part, with some receiving the program and others not. The main goal is to see if teens can stop vaping for at least 7 days.

This study is testing a web-based tool called ORCA-A that helps state decision-makers choose the best evidence-based programs to support parent and child mental health. Researchers will work with 80 adults involved in state-level decisions under the Family First Prevention Servic…

This study tests a training program that teaches advanced practice providers (like nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in the emergency department how to use a portable ultrasound to check the heart. About 75 providers will take a simulation course, then use the ultraso…

This study tests a new process to help older adults (age 80+) get a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) before major surgery. The goal is to see if a special implementation package can increase the number of patients referred and assessed. Researchers will compare results to…

This study aims to help Oregon decision-makers—like health officials, community leaders, and policymakers—use up-to-date, easy-to-understand data to improve substance use services and prevent overdoses. About 341 adults who have authority over substance use policies or programs w…

This study looks at whether a 3-month virtual program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready is feasible for people waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. About 60 participants will answer surveys and some will be interviewed. The goal is to see if th…

This study looks at whether giving ICU teams real-time feedback and extra nurse support helps them consistently use a set of proven care steps for patients on breathing machines. About 8,100 critically ill adults will take part across multiple ICUs. The goal is to find practical …

This study aims to improve emergency care for injured children in Tanzania by finding and fixing delays in the healthcare system. Researchers will work with local clinics and hospitals to create a better triage process, helping kids get the right care faster. About 284 patients, …

This study tests a new care pathway for children having mild-to-moderate asthma attacks. The goal is to make sure every child gets the same high-quality treatment, like using a spacer with their inhaler. Researchers will track how well doctors follow the new plan and look for way…

This study tests whether a special matching tool helps nurses pick the right IV device for children. About 394 nurses will use the tool and their choices will be compared to a group that doesn't use it. The goal is to see if the tool lowers mistakes and improves nurses' knowledge…