Medstar Health Research Institute

This study aims to improve health and quality of life for Black breast and prostate cancer survivors in Washington, D.C. by addressing social and economic barriers. It will test whether connecting survivors with community health workers and providing anti-racism training for clin…

This study compares two imaging methods during heart stent procedures: ultrasound-guided versus standard X-ray imaging. Researchers want to see if using ultrasound during stent placement leads to better long-term results for people with complex artery blockages. The study involve…

This study aims to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among Black and Hispanic patients by testing a support program called patient navigation. The program, which includes reminders for patients and doctors, will be rolled out across 15 primary care clinics. Researchers w…

This study is testing whether injecting a concentrated solution made from a person's own blood (platelet-rich plasma or PRP) into the vaginal wall can improve sexual function and reduce vaginal dryness in menopausal women. Researchers are enrolling 30 women with genitourinary syn…

This study aims to learn from patients' real-life experiences. Researchers are interviewing 75 people with spinal cord injuries who have used a device that stimulates a nerve in the ankle to help with bladder control. The goal is to understand how this treatment affects their dai…