Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

This study tests whether a very low blood pressure target (below 120 mmHg) can prevent major heart problems in people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke. About 4,300 participants are randomly assigned to either intensive or standard blood pressure control and followed for about…

This large study is testing whether a lower blood pressure target can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. About 9,500 participants with high blood pressure and high cardiovascular risk are being randomly assig…

This study tested a smartphone app called Elfie to help people with high blood pressure lower their numbers. 930 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure used the app alongside their usual care or just usual care alone. The goal was to see if the app could help bring down sys…

This study tested a digital quality improvement program to help doctors better manage LDL (bad) cholesterol in patients with heart disease. Over 1,400 adults with established cardiovascular disease participated. The program used smartphone tools to improve treatment and follow gu…

This study tested whether using a special cleaning product called organosilane, in addition to standard cleaning, could lower the number of infections patients get in intensive care units (ICUs). Over 10,000 adult patients in ICUs took part. Researchers compared infection rates w…

This study looked at two surgical approaches for varicose veins: removing the main faulty vein and the visible varicose veins all at once, or removing just the main vein first and the varicose veins later. Researchers wanted to see which approach leads to better symptom relief an…

This study tested whether a special Oral Care Kit could reduce dry mouth and improve oral health in 82 adults admitted to the intensive care unit. Participants used either the kit or standard artificial saliva every 12 hours for 60 hours. Researchers measured mouth dryness, saliv…

This study investigates whether intentional contact with nature (like a guided walk in a park) or indirect contact (watching nature videos) can improve immune markers and mood in adults aged 50 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two nature experiences or a co…

This completed study observed 528 adults who had heart surgery and were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers tracked deaths, serious complications like stroke or infection, and patient details to identify risk factors. The goal is to use this information to impr…

This completed study tested whether a package of telemedicine services — including daily rounds by a specialist, a team of nurses and therapists, and a focus on safety — could reduce how long patients stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers enrolled 22,000 patients fro…

This completed study tested whether a telemedicine-based program could improve quality of life for adults who needed a breathing machine (ventilator) due to acute respiratory failure. The program included rehabilitation strategies during the ICU stay, hospital ward, and for two m…

This completed pilot study in Brazil tested whether gamification and active learning can improve chest compression training for schoolchildren. Over 300 students participated, and researchers measured compression depth and knowledge before and after training. The goal is to make …