University Of Vermont Medical Center

This study tests whether a case manager—who provides phone support, a home visit, and lifestyle counseling—can help women attend cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or heart surgery. Cardiac rehab is proven to reduce mortality and improve quality of life, but women are le…

This study tested whether using a device that electrically stimulates the thigh muscles at home, for 4 weeks after a hospital stay, could help people with heart failure walk farther and feel stronger. Only 8 people took part, so the results are very early. The goal is to find a s…

This trial tests whether eating avocado with a breakfast of bread and jam can improve how the body handles blood sugar and signals hunger or fullness afterward. Thirty healthy adults will compare three different breakfasts — one with avocado, one with added fat and fiber to mimic…