Case Western Reserve University

This study looked at whether giving magnesium sulfate for 12 hours after delivery works as well as the usual 24 hours to prevent seizures in women with mild preeclampsia. 200 women participated after giving birth at 34 weeks or later. The goal was to see if shorter treatment coul…

This study tested whether eating grape powder every day could improve gut health in adults with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Twenty-one participants in remission took grape powder for a period, and researchers measured changes in their gut bacteria and m…

This study tested a 6-month program called TEAM in 160 African-American men who had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past 10 years. Half of the men received the program, which included group sessions and support to manage blood pressure and cholesterol, while the other half waited.…

This study tested whether offering vaccines and health education to men at a birthing center increases their use of preventive healthcare. 176 male partners of birthing women were split into three groups: one got a vaccine offer at bedside, another got an info flyer plus the offe…

This study tested whether a long-acting painkiller called Exparel works better than the standard bupivacaine for pain after removing all four wisdom teeth. 82 adults took part and reported their pain and any side effects for four days after surgery. The goal was to see which drug…

This pilot study tested whether adding exercise and pain-focused therapy to residential drug treatment is practical for adults with opioid use disorder and chronic pain. 63 participants were enrolled to see if they would stick with the program. The goal was to explore if this app…

This study looked at whether acupuncture can help manage pain for people visiting the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 290 adults with acute pain (like back or abdominal pain) and compared acupuncture to usual care. The goal was to see if a larger study is possible and …

This study aims to find genetic differences that make some people more likely to develop high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed data from over 8,600 African American and Mexican American participants who had already taken part in other studies. The goal is to better understand…

This study looked at whether diabetes in a cornea donor affects how well a corneal transplant works. Over 1,000 people received a cornea from a donor with or without diabetes. The main goal was to see if the transplant failed or if cells were lost within one year after surgery.

This study tested whether 3D-printed heart models or augmented reality (AR) help first-year medical students understand congenital heart disease better than traditional slide lectures. 26 students took a test before and after learning with one of the three methods. The goal was t…

This study tested a wearable sensor system that measures arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. 30 adults with arm weakness were asked to wear the sensors while doing simple tasks. The goal was to see if the sensor data could help predict how well their arm function wo…

This study tested whether trained transplant navigators could help kidney failure patients complete the steps needed to get a kidney transplant. About 167 adults on dialysis took part, with some receiving navigator support and others usual care. The goal was to see if personalize…

This study looked at whether a smartphone app and a special ring (Belun Ring) can measure sleep quality in adults getting orthodontic treatment. 52 people from a dental school took part. The goal was to see how well these tools track sleep problems like snoring and sleep apnea, n…

This study looked at how African American adults with high blood pressure manage their condition and stay resilient. Researchers tracked 125 participants for 6 months, measuring blood pressure, quality of life, and self-care habits. The goal was to understand what helps people st…

This study tested whether a special texting program (TEAM2BF) designed for African-American/Black expectant mothers helps them breastfeed longer compared to a general health texting program. About 80 mothers and their babies took part. The goal was to see if the texts were helpfu…

This study looked at whether improving sleep can help young adults (ages 18-26) with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. 39 participants either received coaching to sleep longer and more regularly or just standard diabetes education. The goal was to see if better sle…

This study aimed to find the best ways to teach cooking and food skills to adults. Researchers tested a new type of cooking class that focuses on using ingredients you already have, reducing food waste, and proper food storage. They wanted to see if these classes could help lower…