Johns Hopkins University

This study tested two ways to give hepatitis C treatment to people who use drugs and are in an opioid treatment program. One group got fast treatment with a peer mentor who had been cured of HCV, while the other group was sent to a regular clinic. The goal was to see which approa…

This study tested a computer program called C-Raven that uses a virtual counselor to help people stop smoking. 18 adults who smoked daily took part. The program included two 20-minute iPad sessions and optional nicotine replacement therapy, plus follow-up support from a community…

This study tested whether vericiguat, a drug that helps blood vessels relax, could improve heart artery function in 45 adults with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure, large waist, and abnormal cholesterol). Participants took either vericiguat or …

This study looked at new rapid HIV tests that give results during a single clinic visit. The goal was to see if these quick tests help more people start HIV treatment or prevention medicine right away. 224 adults at high risk for HIV in Baltimore took part. The results could help…

This study tested a program called Healthy for Two/Healthy for You, where health coaches called pregnant women to help them manage weight gain. The goal was to prevent too much weight gain during pregnancy, lower the risk of gestational diabetes, and reduce long-term obesity in b…

This study looked at whether group drum classes, held twice a week for 12 weeks, could help people with Parkinson's or Huntington's disease feel better and move more easily. 18 adults aged 18-89 took part, along with a study partner. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depre…

This study tested a program that combines depression treatment with physical rehabilitation for people who survived acute respiratory failure in the ICU. The therapy was delivered by phone and home visits. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and might improve both m…

This study tested a program to help hospitalized people with HIV quit smoking. It used two computer sessions and a community health worker for support. The goal was to see if the program was practical and liked by patients, and if it helped them feel ready to quit. 22 adults took…

This study looked at whether a short sleep program (Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) helps people living in a residential substance use treatment center sleep better and stay in recovery longer. About 83 adults took part, wearing sleep trackers and completing surveys. Resea…

This study tested a program called CAPABLE in 268 older adults who had recently been in the hospital. The program included help with medications, strength and balance exercises, pain management, and home modifications. The goal was to see if these services could improve their abi…

This study tested a computer tool that helps doctors identify social needs—like trouble getting food or housing—in African American patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The tool gave patients a risk score and suggested referrals to community org…

This study looked at 43 people with scleroderma or unexplained pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to understand why their right heart weakens. Researchers collected blood and tissue samples during routine procedures and measured heart function over six months. The goal was to …

This study measured the pressure inside the chest of 37 adults with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) during standard treatment. The goal was to see if these pressure readings could help doctors understand which patients might need more advanced procedures. The research did not tes…