Case Western Reserve University

This study tested a behavioral program called CAE-AYA to help teens and young adults with bipolar disorder take their medication more consistently. The program included up to five in-person sessions and a follow-up phone call over eight weeks. Researchers measured adherence using…

This study tests whether a personalized mobile health app (iTAB-CV) plus self-monitoring helps people with bipolar disorder or major depression take their blood pressure medication more regularly and lower their blood pressure. About 176 adults aged 21-80 with both conditions and…

About half of people with bipolar disorder struggle to take their medication as prescribed, which can lead to severe consequences. This study tested a customized program called Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE) that includes education, motivational interviewing, and help wit…

This study tested a 6-month program called TEAM designed to help African-American men who have had a stroke or mini-stroke manage their health better. The program included group sessions with a nurse and peer educators, focusing on lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure and ch…

This study tested whether a daily dose of grape powder (46 grams) could improve gut bacteria and reduce inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease who were in remission. Twenty-one participants took the grape powder and provided stool and blood samples. The goal was to see if gr…

This study tested whether a sleep coaching program could help young adults (ages 18-26) with type 1 diabetes sleep longer and improve their blood sugar levels. Participants received personalized sleep advice and weekly check-ins over several weeks. The goal was to see if better s…

This study looked at whether giving magnesium sulfate for 12 hours after delivery instead of the usual 24 hours is safe and effective for preventing seizures in women with mild preeclampsia. Researchers enrolled 200 women and compared the two treatment lengths. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether offering vaccines and health education to men at a birthing center helps them get more preventive care. 176 male partners of birthing people were split into three groups: one got a vaccine offer, another got an info flyer plus the offer, and a third got …

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

This pilot study tested whether adding exercise and pain-focused therapy to residential drug treatment is practical and helpful. 63 adults with opioid use disorder and pain took part. The goal was to see if they would stick with the program and if it could reduce pain, cravings, …

This study looked at whether acupuncture can help manage pain for people visiting the emergency department with common painful conditions like back pain or abdominal pain. About 290 adults were split into two groups: one received acupuncture, the other got usual care. The goal wa…

This study looked at how a soy-based diet or a similar diet without soy changes gut bacteria in people with Crohn's disease (in remission or active) and healthy volunteers. Researchers measured inflammation markers and tracked whether symptoms stayed stable over one week. The goa…

This study looked at 125 African American adults with high blood pressure to understand what helps them stick to their treatment and stay resilient. Researchers measured blood pressure, quality of life, and self-management behaviors over 6 months. The goal is to find new ways to …

This completed study looked at whether diabetes in a cornea donor affects the success of a corneal transplant called DMEK. Over 1,000 participants received a cornea from either a donor with or without diabetes. Researchers tracked graft failure and cell loss for one year to see i…

This pilot study tested a weekly cooking and food skills program called Nourish in 26 healthy adults. Participants attended in-person classes with hands-on cooking, received groceries and kitchen tools, and tracked their food waste. The goal was to see if the classes could improv…

This study looked at how well smartphone apps and a special ring (Belun Ring) can measure sleep quality in adults getting braces or other orthodontic treatment. 52 people from Case Western Reserve University's dental clinic took part. They answered sleep questionnaires and used t…

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

This study tested a wearable sensor system (IMAS) to measure arm movement in 30 people who recently had a stroke. The goal was to see if the sensors could accurately predict how well arm function would recover. Researchers used motion data to build a model and compared it to stan…

This study tested a text-message program designed to support African-American/Black mothers in breastfeeding. About 80 pregnant women who planned to breastfeed received either the special program or a general health text service. Researchers measured how many women were still bre…

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 were assigned to either a navigator or usual care. The navigator provided tailored help and information to…

This study looked for genetic differences that might make some people more likely to develop high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 9,000 African American and Mexican American participants. The goal was to find specific gene variations linked to hypertension, …