University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

This study tested a remote program to help people with schizophrenia who often miss their medication. 36 adults took part, with some receiving the program and others getting usual care. The goal was to see if the program was helpful and easy to use.

This study tested whether a special non-compressive bioactive garment could help people recover better after total knee replacement surgery compared to standard compression stockings. Twenty-three adults with knee osteoarthritis took part. Researchers measured pain, swelling, ran…

This study looked at whether taking a laxative (polyethylene glycol 3350) before surgery helps reduce discomfort with bowel movements after surgery in women having minimally invasive pelvic prolapse repair. 74 women who did not have constipation before surgery took part. They wer…

This small study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine) can reduce pain in people with back and leg pain from a condition called epidural lipomatosis, where extra fatty tissue narrows the spinal canal. Three adults with c…

This study tested whether placing a cotton pad on a vibratory anesthetic device makes it more comfortable for patients during skin procedures. 53 adults from a dermatology clinic compared the device with and without cotton on different body spots. The goal was to see which method…

This study tested whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain during IUD insertion. Sixty women aged 18-45 took part, with some receiving real TENS and others a placebo. The goal was to see if this non-drug option could offer a simple way to ease dis…

This study tested a tablet-based tool called FAMCOPE-ICU designed to help family members cope with the stress of having a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU). 49 family members of ICU patients who couldn't make their own healthcare decisions used the tool. The goal was to …

This study tested whether short, focused lessons (microlearning) can help patients remember important health information and feel more confident after same-day surgery. Researchers enrolled 5 adults scheduled for specific gynecological procedures. Participants completed surveys b…

This study tested a phone app designed to support breastfeeding for African American and Black mothers and their partners. The app provides culturally tailored information and tips. Researchers wanted to see if sending text reminders (nudges) would encourage more people to use th…

This study looked at ways to improve how doctors diagnose and treat urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) in women without surgery. About 400 women took part. The goal was to see if better communication and tools could help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

This study followed 56 people with HIV who had never taken HIV medication before. Researchers measured changes in body fat, heart function, and blood vessel health after starting treatment. The goal was to understand how HIV therapy might affect long-term heart and metabolic risk…