Boston Medical Center

This study is testing whether two doses of the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine work as well as three doses for women aged 16-45. Researchers want to see if the immune response from two shots is just as strong. The study involves 352 women at Boston Medical Center who haven't had the HPV v…

This study aimed to see if training and paying residents as Community Health Ambassadors could help more people in Boston public housing get primary care visits and screenings for diabetes and high blood pressure. The ambassadors would run workshops and connect their neighbors to…

This study is testing whether a brief, 6-session telehealth parenting program called THRIVE can be successfully offered to mothers recovering from substance use disorder through their child's doctor's office. The program aims to help mothers cope with the stress of parenting and …

This study aims to find which of three common blood pressure medications works best during jaw surgery. The goal is to give surgeons a clearer view of the surgical area and reduce blood loss. Researchers will compare the drugs in 90 healthy adults having jaw surgery at Boston Med…

This study is testing whether an online skills training program can help people with PTSD while they wait for a therapy appointment. The program, called webSTAIR, teaches skills for managing emotions and relationships. Researchers want to see if it's practical, acceptable to pati…

This study is testing a family support program designed to help autistic teenagers and their parents during the challenging transition to adulthood. It involves group sessions where families learn skills and get support together. The goal is to improve the teen's quality of life,…

This small pilot study is testing whether new strategies can help primary care doctors refer more patients with low back pain to chiropractic care, especially in underserved community health centers. The study involves educating patients, training doctors, and updating electronic…