Boston Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Boston Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Weight loss showdown: surgery vs diet before knee or hip replacement
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if bariatric surgery or medical weight loss (diet and exercise) helps severely obese patients lose enough weight to safely undergo hip or knee replacement. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to get patients to a BMI of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Walking before surgery: a Low-Cost boost for recovery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a simple prehabilitation program—watching an instructional video and walking 140-150 minutes per week—could improve recovery after surgery for lower-income patients. The goal was to see if these low-cost measures could reduce hospital stays and readmissi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC