Tufts Medical Center

This study tested a weight management program for people living in public housing in Boston. Participants received either text messages about diet and exercise, text messages plus monthly calls from a community health worker, or no extra support. The goal was to see if the combin…

This study tested whether starting a lifestyle program before pregnancy can improve health in obese women and their babies. Researchers enrolled 99 women who had a previous full-term pregnancy and were planning another within two years. The program focused on diet and exercise to…

This early-phase study tested a combination of two treatments—split-dose chemotherapy (docetaxel) and a targeted radiation drug (radium-223)—in 43 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understan…

This study tested whether a portable ultrasound device can accurately measure muscle loss in people with heart failure, compared to the standard X-ray method. Researchers enrolled 48 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart failure patients. The goal was to see if ult…

This study looked at whether adding walking trails, maps, and a phone-based coaching program could help people living in public housing become more physically active. Over 500 residents from 12 Boston housing developments took part and were assigned to get environmental changes, …

This study looked at how mind-body exercise (like yoga or tai chi) compares to a wellness education program in changing gut bacteria in people with osteoarthritis. 72 adults aged 55 and older with knee or hip arthritis took part. The goal was to gather information for a larger fu…

This study tested whether showing videos to hospitalized patients aged 65 and older, or those with Alzheimer's or related dementias, helps them and their families plan future medical care. Over 11,000 patients and 600 caregivers took part at two hospitals. The goal was to see if …