Healthpartners Institute

This study tested whether a 12-week adaptive exercise program can lower chronic inflammation in adults with spinal cord injury (SCI). Chronic inflammation is linked to heart and lung disease, the top causes of death in SCI. Twenty-four participants were randomly assigned to start…

This study tested whether a nasal spray of insulin is safe and might help with thinking, mood, and movement in people with Parkinson's disease. 31 participants used the spray for 3 weeks. The main goal was to check for side effects like low blood sugar or weight loss, while also …

This study looked at whether acupuncture can improve quality of life and daily activities for people with myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Twenty-four adults received acupuncture twice a week for 12 weeks, with some starting right away and others waitin…

This study tested a computer system that helps doctors identify older patients at risk for memory problems or dementia. Over 3,200 adults aged 65 and older took part. The system used health records and risk models to alert doctors, aiming to improve early detection and care plann…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool to help primary care doctors in rural clinics better identify and manage high blood pressure in children aged 6-17. Over 41,000 children from 45 clinics in three Midwestern states took part. The goal was to see if the tool impro…

This study tested a computer program that helps primary care doctors identify and treat patients with opioid use disorder. Over 10,000 adults from 30 clinics took part. The tool gave personalized treatment suggestions based on each patient's health records. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at how a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) could help track and manage high blood sugar in 8 adults with metastatic breast cancer starting the drug alpelisib. Participants wore a sensor that measured glucose every minute for at least 3 months. The goal was to und…