University Of Rochester

This study tested a daily supplement of curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) in 30 people with early-stage prostate cancer or pre-cancerous blood conditions (MGUS or low-risk smoldering multiple myeloma). The goal was to see if the supplement could lower canc…

This study tested a special program called R-FACT for people with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system. 40 participants were randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. The program aimed to reduce jail time and improve mental heal…

This study tested a school-based program for children with moderate to severe asthma. Kids received their daily asthma medicine at school under observation and had video visits with a specialist. The goal was to see if this approach increased the number of symptom-free days compa…

This study tested a new type of microscope (two-photon fluorescence microscopy) to see if it can find leftover basal cell carcinoma during Mohs surgery as well as the standard method (frozen section). 135 people having Mohs surgery for skin cancer took part. The goal was to compa…

This study tested whether a telehealth program called Dyadic Life Review (DLR) is practical and acceptable for older adults (65+) with advanced cancer and mild cognitive impairment, along with their caregivers. The program involved guided conversations about life memories, adapte…

This study tested whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could be used at home to help prevent suicidal thoughts in adults recently discharged from the hospital for mood disorders. 33 participants were enrolled and asked to complete 10 sessions over …

This study tested whether a pharmacist-led program to reduce unnecessary medications could help older adults (65+) with curable cancers who were starting chemotherapy. 51 participants were enrolled, and their doctors were randomly assigned to either the pharmacist intervention or…

This study tested a program called SOCIAL-ENGAGE designed to help Spanish-speaking adults at risk for suicide feel more connected to their culture and community. Researchers worked with 54 participants to see if increasing cultural-social activities could lower suicide risk. The …

This study looked at how well community organizations could run a healthy lifestyle program called Deaf Weight Wise for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. 85 Deaf adults from New York took part. The goal was to see if local groups could successfully deliver the program a…

This study tested a program to help older adults (65+) with advanced kidney disease and their doctors talk together about dialysis options. The program included training for doctors and coaching for patients to share their values and ask key questions. The goal was to see if the …

This study aimed to find out if silent myocardial ischemia (a lack of blood flow to the heart without symptoms) increases the risk of heart-related death or problems in people with coronary heart disease. Researchers followed participants for one to three years to observe outcome…

This study tested whether a software program called Carevive could help people with advanced kidney cancer track side effects from their treatments. 21 patients used the software to report symptoms and received personalized self-care plans. The goal was to see if the tool was eas…

This study tested a tool called UR-GOAL to help older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), their caregivers, and their doctors communicate better and make decisions together. It involved 161 participants aged 60 and older. The goal was to see if the tool improved shared de…