Denver Health And Hospital Authority

This study tested a program that provides dedicated care navigation to people with methamphetamine use disorder. The goal was to help them enter and stay in addiction treatment, and to prevent overdoses. 192 adults from the Denver Health system who had a methamphetamine-related v…

This study tested a 6-month home-based program for 300 children ages 2–6 who were overweight or obese. Community health workers visited families to encourage healthy eating, physical activity, and parenting skills. The goal was to see if the program could improve children's weigh…

This study tested whether letting people with prediabetes set their own health goals (NDPP-Flex) works better than the standard diabetes prevention program. About 200 adults from Denver Health took part. The goal was to see if this flexible approach could lower blood sugar and he…

This study tested whether adding a special 'pre-session'—which includes education about diabetes risks, motivational interviewing, and help solving barriers—could encourage more people to attend a national diabetes prevention program. The trial involved 483 adults at risk for dia…

This study looked at whether giving fewer antibiotics after appendicitis surgery could lower the risk of antibiotic side effects without compromising patient safety. Over 650 adults who had surgery for simple or complicated appendicitis took part. The goal was to find the right b…

This study tested a handheld microscope to look at tiny blood vessels in 68 adults with sepsis or septic shock. The goal was to understand how these vessels break down during severe infection. The findings may help doctors design better treatments in the future.

This study tested a personalized online decision-support tool called TRACH-Support. The tool is designed to help families and doctors make shared decisions about tracheostomy and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Researchers enrolled 105 participants, including family members of …