Kaiser Permanente

This study tests whether giving monthly money for healthy food delivery can lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 1,000 Kaiser Permanente members with Medi-Cal insurance and high blood sugar levels will receive either free food delivery plus money or just free d…

This study is testing if a simple, 3-minute educational video can help more people finish their full course of medication for latent tuberculosis (LTBI). Many people start this treatment but don't complete it, which is a problem for public health. Researchers are comparing people…

This study tests a peer-to-peer education program in school-based health centers to increase HPV vaccination and wellness visits among youth aged 9-18. The goal is to prevent HPV-related cancers by making more teens aware of and getting the vaccine. Researchers will track vaccina…

This study tests whether a diabetes risk alert can help pharmacists identify and screen younger adults with serious mental illness who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The goal is to prevent diabetes by prompting earlier screening and care. About 20,000 participants from Kai…

This study tests different text message reminders to see which ones work best at getting people to get their flu vaccine. About 100,000 patients who haven't had their flu shot yet will receive a reminder text before a clinic visit. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to in…

This study tests whether a 12-month program combining AI-guided brain exercises with telehealth sessions from a clinician can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). About 130 participants aged 65+ will be randomly assigned to the AI prog…

This study looks at whether a 2-minute animated video can help men with early-stage prostate cancer better understand their treatment choices. About 400 men will watch the video and then pick from surveillance, focal therapy, or standard treatment. Researchers will track their ch…

This study talks to patients and doctors about the challenges of stopping long-term opioid use. The goal is to create a tool that helps patients and their doctors have better conversations about tapering off opioids safely. 30 adults who have used opioids for chronic pain for at …

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help heart doctors interpret echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart) more quickly and consistently, without sacrificing accuracy. About 1,200 adults will have their heart images read using either AI assistance, a son…

This pilot study tested a program called Care Navigation to help people with substance use disorder find and start treatment. Researchers worked with 74 patients at a mental health access center to see if offering extra support from a care navigator would increase treatment use. …

This study looks at two new models of care for people who have finished treatment for early-stage breast or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these models help survivors get the recommended follow-up tests and preventive care they need. About 2,450 adults from Kaiser Perma…

This pilot study aims to see if using a computer algorithm to predict suicide risk can help primary care doctors identify adults who may need extra mental health support. Researchers will compare how many patients are flagged and receive a safety plan before and after the tool is…

This study looks at whether patient education and reminders can help more people get their yearly lung cancer screening. About 1,837 adults aged 50-78 who had a negative scan took part. The goal is to see if these simple tools improve repeat screening and early detection.

This study tests whether a 'Care Navigator' — a person who helps guide patients through the system — can increase the number of people who start and stay in treatment for substance use disorder. About 360 adults who call a mental health access center will be included. The goal is…

This pilot study tests whether giving air cleaners and air quality monitors to 20 older adults with COPD can help them avoid flare-ups during smoky periods. Participants are Kaiser Permanente members who use oxygen and don't smoke. The main goal is to see if the approach is pract…