Methodist Health System

This study follows 200 people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who receive an intragastric balloon—a device placed in the stomach to help with weight loss. Researchers will track changes in weight, liver enzymes, blood sugar, and liver stiffness for at least one year…

This study aimed to test semaglutide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to see if it helps with weight and treatment adherence. It was designed for women aged 18-45 with a BMI over 30. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results a…

This study looks at whether a fall prevention discharge class can reduce repeat fall-related ER visits in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare those who attended the class to those who did not. The goal is to see if this simple education step can help prevent future…

This study was designed to see if the drug RELISTOR could help relieve constipation caused by opioid painkillers in people who had spinal fusion surgery. It planned to compare RELISTOR to standard laxatives in 40 patients. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone,…

This study is building a database of information about blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI), a serious condition often caused by car accidents or falls. Researchers will look at how patients are diagnosed, treated, and how they recover over time. The goal is to learn from real-wor…

This study collects detailed information from thousands of trauma patients who have suffered injuries to their blood vessels (vascular injuries). The goal is to build a large database that doctors can use to understand how these injuries happen, how they are treated, and what the…

This study reviews medical records of 126 adults treated for liver or bile duct diseases (both non-cancerous and cancerous) since 2005. The goal is to see how well different treatments work and to find ways to improve survival, control symptoms, and lower risks. No new treatments…

This study examines whether the COVID-19 pandemic increased frailty and muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people waiting for a liver transplant. Researchers will compare data from 208 patients assessed before and during the pandemic. The goal is to understand how the pandemic affected …

This study looks at heart problems in adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Researchers will review medical records to see how often heart issues like heart failure, inflammation, or arrhythmias occur. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to learn more about the virus's effects…

This study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…

This study was designed to measure estrogen and testosterone levels in men with liver cirrhosis who also have low blood pressure, compared to those with cirrhosis but normal blood pressure. The goal was to understand why low blood pressure occurs in cirrhosis. However, the study …

This study was designed to survey nurses and staff at Methodist Richardson Medical Center about their experiences with workplace violence from patients and visitors. The goal was to understand how prepared staff feel and how often they face abuse. However, the study was withdrawn…

This study aimed to find out which drug combinations are most commonly used when trauma patients need a breathing tube in the emergency department. Researchers planned to review medical records from several Texas trauma centers to see how different drug regimens affect patient ou…

This study aimed to review past cases of a treatment called radioembolization (using tiny radiation beads) for liver tumors, including a rare type of bile duct cancer. The goal was to understand how well it works and what risks it carries. However, the study was withdrawn before …

This study was designed to understand how rude behavior among coworkers affects nurses' sense of meaning, joy, and confidence at work. It planned to survey nurses and nursing assistants across four hospitals. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so …

This study aimed to find out if adding a strong antibiotic (aminoglycoside) to a standard one (cephalosporin) helps people with open leg fractures. It was planned for adults with severe open fractures, but the study was withdrawn and no one took part. No results are available.

This study reviews medical records of 50 adults who received a simultaneous liver-kidney transplant between 2015 and 2020. Researchers want to find out how many of them developed BK virus in their blood, which can harm the new kidney. The goal is to better understand this risk in…

This study looks at whether a standard set of guidelines, called the Methodist Acute Pancreatitis Protocol (MAPP), improves care for people with acute pancreatitis. Researchers will compare outcomes like hospital stay length and discharge status before and after the protocol was …

This study looks at whether standard blood tests for heart failure show different results in African American and Caucasian patients. Researchers will compare levels of cardiac biomarkers in 400 adults newly diagnosed with heart failure. The goal is to see if current tests miss o…

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 …