Case Western Reserve University

This study tests a procedure called submaximal balloon angioplasty to improve blood flow in narrowed brain arteries and prevent stroke. It involves 159 people who recently had a mild stroke due to severe artery narrowing (70-99%). The procedure uses a small balloon inflated to a …

This study tests an 8-week program called KINDER, designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia reduce psychological elder abuse and improve the quality of care. The program includes group discussions over Zoom and a self-paced workbook. Researchers will enroll 260 c…

This study tests REFRAME, a short tablet-based program designed to help family members manage overwhelming emotions when making medical decisions for critically ill loved ones in the ICU. About 387 participants will be randomly assigned to either REFRAME or an informational suppo…

This study tests a simple tool—short information cards on a mobile phone—to help pregnant people feel more confident when deciding about prenatal genetic screening. About 1,400 participants will use the cards before their first doctor visit, or receive usual care. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether people with eye diseases can take their own retinal scans using a portable OCT device without help from a technician. One hundred adults will try the self-operated device and then have a standard technician scan for comparison. The goal is to see if home-…

This pilot study will compare the Clubhouse Model—a structured, community-based program where members work together to run the clubhouse—to standard outpatient care for adults with schizophrenia. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, daily functioning, and brain activity …