Boston Medical Center

This study is testing whether giving nutritional supplements to patients with severe limb ischemia (a serious leg circulation problem) before and after surgery can improve their health and recovery. Researchers will enroll 30 patients and measure changes in blood protein levels a…

This study aims to find the best way to help people with uncontrolled high blood pressure in community health centers that serve diverse, underserved populations. It will compare two approaches: remote blood pressure monitoring alone versus remote monitoring combined with a more …

This study is testing whether a smartphone app with an animated virtual coach can help people stay on their medication for opioid addiction. One hundred people starting treatment at Boston Medical Center will be randomly assigned to either use the app with reminders and support o…

This study tests a stepped approach to make PTSD treatment more accessible and effective in regular medical care. It starts with a digital self-help program, then adds coaching or brief therapist-led treatments if needed. The goal is to help more people with PTSD get appropriate …

This study tests whether helping people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes connect with community resources for basic needs like food and housing can improve their health. The program uses community health workers and a new referral system to link 900 patients with local support o…

This study is testing whether a special group parenting program offered during regular pediatric check-ups can help toddlers from low-income families develop better language skills. The program, called CenteringParenting, brings parents together for education and support during w…

This study is testing if the medication gabapentin can help people with HIV who drink heavily. The goal is to see if it helps them achieve an undetectable HIV level and drink less alcohol. About 220 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either gabapentin or a placebo …

This study aims to see if automated insulin pump systems work well and are safe for adults with type 1 diabetes from underserved communities, who often have worse health outcomes. Researchers will compare three different FDA-approved pump systems against standard insulin injectio…

This study is testing if a special ultrasound probe placed inside a vein (IVUS) can give doctors a better picture of vein damage in people on dialysis. The goal is to see if this method is more accurate than the standard X-ray test (venogram) at finding and measuring blockages. R…

This pilot study is testing whether a brief educational session during regular doctor's visits can help prevent youth overdoses. Doctors will teach young patients (ages 13-26) about overdose risks, including fentanyl in the drug supply, and how to recognize and respond to an over…

This study is testing whether special behavioral strategies can help autistic patients who get very upset during needle procedures like blood draws or shots. Researchers at Boston Medical Center will work with about 10 autistic patients and their caregivers to see if these techni…

This small pilot study is creating and testing a new type of music therapy to help prevent delirium—a state of sudden confusion—in hospitalized patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or similar brain diseases. Up to 30 participants will receive up to five personalized music sess…

This study is testing a new support program to help people from underserved communities get infertility care more quickly. A 'patient navigator' will help 40 participants schedule appointments, understand insurance, and complete required tests. The goal is to see if this extra gu…

This study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, and tissue samples from up to 10,000 patients with amyloid diseases, like multiple myeloma. The purpose is to store these samples and related health information in a research 'biobank' for future scientists to study. This…

This study aims to improve how doctors predict brain recovery in unconscious patients who survive cardiac arrest. Researchers will collect detailed information from 600 patients using standard tests at specific times to create a better prediction model. The goal is to reduce bias…

This study aims to understand why pain after spine surgery is often more severe and harder to manage for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers will compare 40 patients with and without opioid use, collecting small blood and skin samples to look for biological differences i…

This study aims to see if sending recovery surveys by text message can help doctors understand how patients heal after orthopedic surgeries or injuries. It will enroll 3000 patients with specific conditions like ankle fractures or rotator cuff repairs. The goal is to use the surv…

This study tests whether an extra educational phone call after hospital discharge helps patients better understand their care instructions. It focuses on patients who speak languages other than English or face communication barriers. Researchers will compare outcomes between pati…

This study aims to find better ways to detect dangerous brain swelling in patients with acute brain injuries like stroke or head trauma. Researchers will test several non-invasive monitoring methods—including eye measurements, skull vibration sensors, and ultrasound—on 720 hospit…