Medstar Health Research Institute

This study compares two ways to guide stent placement in people with complex heart artery blockages: using ultrasound (IVUS) versus standard X-ray (angiography). The goal is to see if ultrasound leads to larger, better-placed stents and fewer heart-related problems like heart att…

This study tests whether patient navigators and reminder systems can help more Black and Hispanic adults aged 45-75 get screened for colorectal cancer. About 1,800 people from 15 clinics will take part. The goal is to find ways to make screening more equal and catch cancer early.

This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) made from a woman's own blood into the vaginal wall can improve sexual function and reduce dryness caused by menopause. About 30 postmenopausal women with vaginal irritation will receive either PRP or a placebo injecti…

This study looks at how screening for social needs (like food, housing, and transportation) and providing community health worker support can improve quality of life for Black breast and prostate cancer survivors in Washington, D.C. It also tests anti-racism training for healthca…

This study uses interviews and focus groups to understand how transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) impacts the daily lives of people with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury. Researchers will talk to 75 participants who have used TTNS for a year to learn about …

This study follows 1,000 stroke survivors and their caregivers over time to understand what matters most to them after a stroke. Researchers will use surveys to track recovery and see how social factors like income, housing, and experiences of discrimination affect long-term outc…