Geisinger Clinic

This study tests a virtual, on-demand telemedicine program for adults who frequently visit the emergency department and have both physical and behavioral health needs. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the telemedicine program (short-term support from a behavio…

This pilot study tested a program where trained peer recovery specialists meet regularly with patients starting medication for opioid use disorder. The goal was to see if the program is practical and acceptable to patients. 13 adults took part, and the results will help design a …

This completed study tested whether special alerts in electronic health records and referrals to pharmacists could help doctors prescribe guideline-recommended heart failure medications more often. Over 4,300 patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction took part. Th…

This pilot study tested whether one-on-one coaching from a fellow physician could reduce burnout symptoms in hospital-based doctors. Fifty-one doctors from Geisinger Clinic took part, with some receiving coaching right away and others after a delay. The study measured changes in …

This study looked at whether letting women listen to music during a planned cesarean delivery makes them more satisfied with the experience. 61 women having a scheduled C-section were given the option to play music. They and their support person filled out surveys rating their sa…

This study compared using virtual reality (VR) goggles versus nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help children aged 4 to 12 feel less pain and anxiety during dental procedures like fillings and tooth extractions. Sixty-two children each had two dental visits, using VR in one and nit…

This study looked at whether a DNA test (pharmacogenomics) could help doctors choose the right medications for older adults taking five or more drugs. Researchers tested 66 participants and measured how often the results led to medication changes. The goal was to see if this appr…

This study tested whether a pop-up alert in electronic health records could increase doctors' recommendations for low-dose aspirin in pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia. Over 800 women were included, and the alert was shown during prenatal visits. The goal was to see if…

This study explored how teenagers and their parents react emotionally and mentally when they learn about genetic risks for conditions like hereditary breast cancer, Lynch syndrome, or high cholesterol. Researchers surveyed 162 participants using questionnaires and interviews to m…

This study tested two ways to help people who often go to the emergency room (ER) find other places to get care. Over 1,100 adults who had visited the ER four or more times in the past six months were randomly assigned to receive either automated text messages or a phone call fro…

This study looked at whether online referrals from doctors to the WIC food program help more pregnant women sign up. About 240 pregnant women on public insurance or uninsured took part. Some got usual care, others got a direct digital referral, and some also spoke with a dietitia…

This study looked at whether using a heart ultrasound during pacemaker implantation helps doctors place the wires more accurately. 33 people with heart failure who needed a pacemaker took part. Researchers measured if the ultrasound reduced procedure time and X-ray use compared t…