Cedars-sinai Medical Center

This study tested whether a mobile phone program with culturally tailored education could increase COVID-19 vaccination among Latino families in Los Angeles. It included 468 Latino adults with unvaccinated children. The program aimed to improve vaccination rates for kids ages 12-…

This pilot study tested whether community pharmacists can manage blood thinner therapy for older adults (60+) with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for stroke but not on optimal treatment. Fourteen participants received pharmacist-led care for 3 months, then were followed…

This study tested whether sending mild electrical pulses just under the skin could help control heart rate in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). 46 adults with symptomatic paroxysmal AFib who didn't respond to standard drugs were given a device implant. For two weeks, some r…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for 30 minutes after hip surgery could reduce pain better than standard painkillers. Seventy adults undergoing hip arthroscopy were given either VR sessions or usual care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and nausea to …

This small pilot study tested whether mirabegron, a drug typically used for overactive bladder, can raise blood pressure and reduce fainting in people with POTS who have low blood pressure that standard treatments didn't help. Twenty adults took either 25 mg or 50 mg of the drug …

This study tested two at-home digital programs for chronic pain: a virtual reality (VR) program and a self-guided online course. 330 adults with chronic pain used one of the programs for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in pain intensity and how pain affected daily life. The…

This study tested a special bite block that delivers oxygen during an upper endoscopy, a procedure where a camera tube goes down the throat. The device aims to keep oxygen levels stable and make the procedure safer and more comfortable. Ten obese adults participated to see if the…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) at home can help people with long-term low back pain feel better and move more. Over 400 participants used one of three VR programs (skills-based, distraction, or sham) along with a Fitbit to track activity. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether wearing a special cooling cap during chemotherapy can prevent hair loss in people with multiple myeloma getting a stem cell transplant. 31 participants used the Penguin cold caps. The goal was to see if at least 75% of people kept more than half their ha…

This study followed 20 adults with acromegaly for one year after pituitary surgery. Researchers measured growth hormone and related substances at several time points to see if early test results could predict whether the disease goes into remission. The goal is to find better way…

This study looked at 191 women with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (plaque that doesn't block arteries). Researchers used CT scans to measure whether intensive medical therapy (like statins and blood pressure drugs) reduced plaque more than usual care. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether using a blood flow restriction (BFR) cuff during low-load exercise can improve muscle strength and power as much as traditional strength training. Sixteen healthy adults did either BFR training or standard exercises for 16 weeks. Researchers measured …

This pilot study looked at whether healthy adults could stick with a program that combined daily walking with a brain-training game on a phone. 32 people took part to see if the routine was doable. The main goal was to see if people would join, stay, and follow the plan, not to p…