Methodist Health System

This study looks at how well peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) works for people with neuroendocrine tumors that started in the stomach, intestines, or pancreas. Researchers will track 50 patients to see how they respond to treatment, how long they live, and what side e…

This study will examine the medical records of 500 adults hospitalized with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a serious kidney problem linked to liver disease. Researchers want to learn about death rates, complications, and costs tied to this condition. No new treatments are given; the…

This study collects information from trauma patients who experienced cardiac arrest due to injury. Researchers will analyze the order of treatments given before arriving at the hospital, such as breathing tubes and medications. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to bett…

This study looks at two types of surgery for pancreatic and liver tumors: open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Researchers want to see which one leads to better survival, shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and lower costs. The study will review records of 431 ad…

This study looks at a blood test called the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test to see if it can detect early fatty liver disease in people at high risk, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Researchers will review medical records from 300 patients t…

This study looks at whether new guidelines for activating trauma care are better than the old ones. Researchers will compare over- and under-triage rates before and after the change. About 5,000 trauma patients at one hospital will be included. The goal is to improve how quickly …

This study looks at medical records of 100 people with colorectal cancer, comparing those under 35 to those over 35. The goal is to understand how the disease and its treatment differ in younger patients. No new treatments are tested; instead, researchers analyze existing data to…

This study surveys current and past surgery fellows and their teachers to see if advanced training in HPB (liver, pancreas, bile duct) or complex GI surgery prepares surgeons for independent practice. About 100 participants will share their experiences. The goal is to understand …

This study looks at medical records from trauma patients with colon injuries to find out which treatments work best. Researchers will review data from 100 adults treated at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. The goal is to improve care for future patients with similar injuries.

This study is a registry that gathers medical information from 100 patients who have undergone an ERCP, a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain digestive tract problems. The goal is to better understand what factors increase the risk of pancreatitis after the procedure. By…

This study looks at whether having an emergency medicine pharmacist review blood culture results after patients leave the ER can speed up notification of dangerous infections. About 126 patients with positive blood cultures will be tracked to see how quickly they are contacted. T…

This study looks at older adults (60+) who need surgery for a broken hip after an injury. Researchers want to see if a person's heart health and a special frailty score can help predict who does well after surgery. The goal is to collect five years of data to improve care for thi…

This study is a registry that gathers information from trauma patients with a type of brain bleed called acute subdural hematoma. Researchers will look at standard surgeries and a newer procedure to see which treatments work best. The goal is to learn from past cases to improve f…

This study uses an anonymous survey to understand who teaches advanced gastrointestinal (GI) surgery to senior general surgery residents and whether they want a specialized fellowship. It includes 260 fourth- and fifth-year residents from accredited U.S. programs. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether leadership training helps doctors feel more satisfied and less stressed at work. About 200 physicians from Methodist Health System will answer questions about their wellbeing. The goal is to see if those who had leadership training report less burnout …

This study looks at past medical records to see if people with esophageal cancer do better at hospitals that treat many cases versus those that treat fewer. Researchers will compare survival rates between high-volume (more than 5 surgeries per year) and low-volume (less than 5 su…