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This trial tests whether automatically identifying people with uncontrolled asthma from electronic health records and immediately notifying both patients and their doctors can lead to better asthma management. Participants are adults and teens with persistent asthma who use inhal…

This study compares two approaches to help people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea stay on CPAP therapy. One group receives usual care, where patients reach out if they have trouble. The other group adds active monitoring and extra support only for those who strugg…

This study investigates whether diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) early and starting CPAP therapy in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce the number of patients who are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. Participants are…

This study investigates whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy early, while patients are still in the hospital for heart problems, can reduce the chance of being readmitted within 30 days. The trial enrolls adults with heart failure, heart attac…

This study will test whether sending reminders by text, email, or secure patient portal messages helps people with heart disease or diabetes refill their statin prescriptions. About 22,000 adults who have not refilled their statin in the last 3 months will receive one of these me…

This pilot study tests whether giving N95 masks and indoor air cleaners to 20 older adults with COPD can reduce lung flare-ups during poor air quality from wildfires. Participants are Kaiser Permanente members aged 65+ who use oxygen. The study focuses on whether this approach is…

This study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes money to buy healthy foods online, plus free delivery, helps lower their blood sugar levels. About 1,000 adults with poorly controlled diabetes will either get money for healthy food plus free delivery, or just free deli…

This trial tests whether adding recreational basketball to the standard National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) helps adults aged 18-44 with prediabetes lose more weight, lower blood sugar, and become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard prog…

This study tests a peer-led educational program in school-based health centers to encourage HPV vaccination and wellness visits among young people aged 9-18. The goal is to prevent HPV-related cancers by increasing vaccination rates and use of preventive care. About 4,000 partici…

This study looks at whether alerting clinical pharmacists about diabetes risk can help prevent type 2 diabetes in younger adults with serious mental illness. People with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are at higher risk for diabetes, partly due to medication si…

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 doctor's visit. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to …

This study tests whether a 12-month program combining telehealth sessions with daily AI-guided brain exercises can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) maintain or improve their memory and thinking skills. 130 participants will be randomly assigned to either the…

People recently released from prison face twice the risk of dying from heart disease compared to the general population. This study investigates the barriers and facilitators to healthcare access for this group, following 508 adults released from state prison in the Denver/Aurora…

This study compares three ways of interpreting echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds): one where AI pre-reads the images, one where a sonographer pre-reads them, and one where cardiologists do all the work. The goal is to see if the AI-assisted method is just as accurate but faster …

This study looks at whether using a computer program that predicts suicide risk can help primary care doctors find patients who may need extra mental health support. Researchers will compare how many patients are identified and get a safety plan before and after the program is us…

This pilot study tested whether a 'care navigator' could help people with substance use disorders follow through on treatment plans. The navigator worked alongside usual care coordinators to address barriers like language, income, or location. The study involved 74 patients and f…

This study tests a questionnaire called the PAP Problems Triaging Tool, designed to identify why people with obstructive sleep apnea struggle to use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machines. Researchers will ask adults newly prescribed PAP therapy to complete the questionnai…

This study tests a machine-learning tool built into electronic health records to help emergency doctors quickly assess risk in adults with acute heart failure. The tool predicts which patients are at high risk of complications and likely need hospital admission, and which low-ris…

This study tests whether a "Care Navigator" — a personal guide — can help people with substance use problems start and stay in treatment. About 360 adults who call a mental health access center will be randomly assigned to get usual care or extra help from a navigator. The goal i…

This study tests two simple approaches to help people stick with annual lung cancer screening: automated reminders for doctors and patients, plus an educational video. About 1,837 adults aged 50-78 who already had a negative scan are taking part at Kaiser Permanente Washington. T…

This study is testing whether a special risk model can help prevent suicide attempts in adults getting behavioral health care. Researchers will compare people identified by the model to those getting usual care. The goal is to see if the model reduces suicide attempts within 90 d…

This study looks at two new models of follow-up 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 cancer surveillance and preventive care. About 2450 adults from Kaiser Pe…

This study aims to create a decision aid to help patients on long-term opioid therapy and their doctors have better conversations about safely reducing or stopping opioids. Researchers will interview patients and doctors to understand their experiences, then test the tool with 30…

This study looks at whether a 2-minute animated video can help men with early-stage prostate cancer better understand their treatment options. About 400 men will watch the video and then choose between active surveillance, focal therapy, or standard treatments. Researchers will t…