Boston Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Boston Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Walking before surgery may boost recovery for underserved patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a low-cost walking and step-tracking program before surgery could help patients from lower-income backgrounds recover more quickly. Researchers planned to enroll 60 adults from Boston Medical Center, but the study was stopped early with only 3 participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:03 UTC
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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 could help severely obese patients (BMI over 40) lose enough weight to safely have hip or knee replacement surgery. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find the best way to lo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:52 UTC