PRIMARY CARE

This study tests a new way to help people with chronic non-cancer pain who have been taking opioids long-term. Instead of usual care, a team of doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and psychologists will work with each patient to create a personalized plan to reduce opioid use…

This study aims to see if a new medical device, which combines a blood test with a short questionnaire, can accurately identify bipolar disorder in people who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode. About 623 adults in primary care will provide a blood sample and a…

This study tests a new rapid blood test (TriageTrue hs-cTnI) that can rule out heart attacks in just one hour, right in emergency primary care clinics. Researchers will enroll 2,500 adults with chest pain across six Norwegian clinics to see if the test safely reduces hospital ref…

This study tests a program called Engaging Together for Healthy Relationships, designed to help parents and teens talk about and prevent dating violence. About 120 teens aged 12-16 and their parents will receive the program during a regular check-up at the doctor's office. Resear…

This study looks at whether telling patients to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment helps them show up on time. Researchers will compare this to just asking patients to come early without a specific time. The goal is to improve clinic flow and make visits smoother for ever…

This study tests whether a Community Support Worker who helps low-income families with young children apply for benefits and tax credits can increase family income, reduce parenting stress, and improve child health. About 80 parents of children under 3 who struggle to make ends m…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help sort medical referrals from primary care doctors to specialists more efficiently. About 934 referrals will be randomly assigned to either AI or human review. The goal is to see if AI can speed up decisions …

This study tests whether a short animated video and a picture guide can help patients collect cleaner urine samples. Contaminated samples often lead to wrong UTI diagnoses and unnecessary antibiotics, which fuels drug resistance. About 252 adults in primary care will either watch…

This study aims to improve an AI system called Patchs that helps GP practices decide how urgently patients need care. Researchers will analyze data from over 226,000 patients to make the AI more accurate and check if it treats everyone fairly. The goal is to help patients get the…

This study is testing whether a set of suicide prevention strategies can work in rural Nepal's primary care clinics. About 147 healthcare workers and patients will take part to see if the program is practical and well-received. The goal is to gather information to design a larger…

This study is testing a computer program called Lianeli that helps doctors and patients decide together which health screenings (like cancer or diabetes checks) are needed. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use in a busy doctor's office. About 210 adults in France will tr…

This study is testing whether a chatbot can help primary care patients learn about their risk for hereditary cancer and connect those at high risk with genetic counseling. About 210 adults aged 18-70 from Rutgers Health will use a digital tool to answer questions about their fami…