Kaiser Permanente

This trial tests whether a team-based approach, including a dedicated nurse care manager, can help primary care clinics provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. The study involves 12 clinics across five U.S. states, with half using the new approach and half continuin…

This study tested a 12-month telephone-based nurse care program for 805 adults with depression and signs of opioid use disorder. Participants were randomly assigned to receive nurse support or usual care. The goal was to see if the program could improve treatment for opioid use a…

This study looked at whether offering a simple blood test (GuardantSHIELD) could help more people complete colorectal cancer screening compared to usual care. Over 2,000 adults aged 45-75 who were overdue for screening took part. The main goal was to see if more people got screen…

This study looked at whether visits from specially trained therapy dogs could reduce distress and anxiety in children aged 5-17 who were hospitalized for cancer treatment. The researchers also checked if the visits increased germs on the children's hands, even with hand sanitizin…

This study tested a program called T1DES designed to help Black young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes feel less stressed about their condition. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical and could improve blood sugar levels and emotional well-being. The study i…

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided injection of sugar water around the sciatic nerve could safely reduce sciatica pain in the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 69 adults with acute sciatica and followed up 72 hours later. The goal was to see if the procedure …

This study tested a culturally tailored education and support program called T1DES for Black young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if the program could reduce diabetes distress and improve blood sugar control. Forty-three participants received either s…

This study tested two types of telehealth programs for people with chronic pain: an online self-guided program and live sessions led by a health coach via phone or video. Over 2,300 adults from four healthcare systems took part. The goal was to see if these programs could help re…

This study tested a program called CAFÉ, where financial navigators helped cancer patients with money concerns after diagnosis. The goal was to reduce financial hardship and improve quality of life. 371 patients from two Kaiser Permanente regions took part. The program provided p…

This study tested whether acupuncture helps reduce disability from chronic low back pain in adults aged 65 and older. Over 800 participants received either standard acupuncture (up to 15 sessions in 3 months), enhanced acupuncture (additional sessions over 6 months), or usual car…

This study tested whether an educational video and action plan, called 'Prepare for Your Diabetes Care,' could help older adults (75+) with type 2 diabetes reduce their risk of dangerously low blood sugar. Over 12 months, 669 participants were randomly assigned to receive the int…

This study tested whether sending outreach messages (via secure messaging or phone) to people from racial and ethnic minority groups could help them start depression treatment after a new diagnosis. The study included 309 adults who had not started treatment within 30 days of dia…

This study looked at the best ways to bring FDA-approved digital treatments (reSET and reSET-O) for opioid and other substance use disorders into primary care clinics. Over 18,000 adults who screened positive for substance use took part. Researchers tested whether health coaching…

This study tested whether offering 6 months of phone support from a mental health navigator helps children with early signs of behavioral health issues start therapy. 358 children who had never received mental health services took part. The navigator helped families find and coor…

This study tested a set of strategies to help community health centers routinely identify and act on social needs (like food or housing insecurity) for patients with or at risk for diabetes. Researchers used a tool built into electronic health records to collect this information.…

This study looked at nearly 242,000 adults with type 2 diabetes to compare different glucose-lowering medications and their effects on heart health. The goal was to help patients and doctors choose the best treatment based on age, sex, race, and kidney function. The main focus wa…

This completed study followed 4,235 Kaiser Permanente Colorado members to track COVID-19 antibodies and reinfection rates over 9 months. Researchers measured antibody levels and tested for new infections to see if antibody levels could predict reinfection risk. The goal was to be…

This study looked at whether offering exome sequencing (a detailed genetic test) along with tailored genetic counseling helps people at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes understand their risk and take action. Nearly 1,000 adults from diverse backgrounds in Colorado and Or…