Methodist Health System

This study looks at how a temporary stomach balloon affects weight, liver health, and quality of life in 200 people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity. Participants will be followed for at least one year after the balloon is placed. The goal is to see if th…

This study planned to test the drug semaglutide in women with PCOS who have a BMI over 30. The goal was to see if the drug helps with weight and exercise. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

This study looks at whether a special fall prevention program can reduce the number of seniors who come back to the emergency room after a fall. Researchers will compare patients who attended the program with those who did not. The goal is to find a simple way to keep older adult…

This study was designed to survey nurses and other hospital staff about their experiences with workplace violence from patients and visitors. It was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. The goal was to understand how prepared staff feel an…

This study planned to check if adding a strong antibiotic (aminoglycoside) to the usual one helps people with serious open leg fractures. It was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. The goal was to see if the extra antibiotic is needed or …

This study looks at medical records of 3,500 adults who had a type of back surgery called ALIF between 2010 and 2020. The goal is to see if death rates from this surgery have gone down over the years and whether having a second surgery is riskier than the first. Researchers hope …

This study was designed to see if men with liver scarring (cirrhosis) and low blood pressure have different levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone compared to men with cirrhosis but normal blood pressure. The goal was to better understand why low blood pressure happens …

This study aimed to review medical records of trauma patients to find which drug combinations are most often used for emergency breathing tube placement (RSI) and how those choices affect recovery. The goal was to help standardize care and reduce errors. However, the study was wi…

This study gathers information from 1,000 adults treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will review medical records to see how patients fared after treatment, focusing on survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing troubl…

This study gathers information from 300 adults with blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) to understand how the injury is diagnosed, managed, and what outcomes occur. No new treatments or changes to care are involved. The goal is to build a database that helps doctors improve futur…

This study looks at how well a standard treatment plan works for adults with acute pancreatitis, a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Researchers are tracking 500 patients to see if following this plan leads to shorter hospital stays and better outcomes. The goal is to improve …

This study looks at how liver cirrhosis affects trauma patients' outcomes, especially death and infections. Researchers will analyze data from over 4.7 million adults in the US treated for injuries between 2010 and 2018. The goal is to understand if having cirrhosis leads to wors…

This study aimed to review past cases of patients with a rare liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) who were treated with tiny radioactive beads called radiospheres. The goal was to understand how well the treatment worked and what risks were involved. However, the study…

This study looks at whether standard blood tests for heart failure show different results in African American patients compared to Caucasian patients. Researchers will review medical records of 400 adults newly diagnosed with heart failure to see if race affects biomarker levels …

This study aimed to survey nurses and nursing assistants to understand how rude behavior from coworkers affects their sense of meaning, joy at work, and self-confidence. The goal was to identify patterns that could help improve workplace culture. However, the study was withdrawn …

This study looks back at medical records of 50 adults who received both a liver and kidney transplant at one hospital between 2015 and 2020. The goal is to find out how many of them had BK virus in their blood, a virus that can harm the new kidney. No new treatments are being tes…

This study was designed to see if the drug RELISTOR could help relieve constipation caused by painkillers after lower back surgery. It planned to include 40 adults having a specific type of spine fusion. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…