Vanderbilt University Medical Center

This study tested a new way to help children with epilepsy in Nigeria who often go without treatment. Specially trained community health workers provided care instead of doctors. Over 1,600 children took part, and the goal was to see if more kids could become seizure-free for at …

This study tested a tool called My Diabetes Care (MDC) that helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition through a patient portal. About 458 adults took part, using the tool to track their health and communicate with their care team. The goal was to see if it improved…

This study tested two strategies to prevent kidney stones in adults who had at least two stones in the past five years. One group received a personalized prevention plan based on their urine tests, while the other got a general diet and medication plan. The goal was to see which …

This study tested a program for women with high blood pressure after pregnancy. It included home blood pressure monitoring, an app to report readings, and a nurse to help manage care. The goal was to improve blood pressure control and reduce serious health problems. 343 women too…

This study looked at how the blood thinner rivaroxaban, taken with aspirin, affects blood vessel health in 60 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Researchers measured blood vessel function and clotting markers. The goal was to understand how this drug combination improve…

This study tested whether adding a digital goal-setting tool to standard well-child visits helps prevent obesity in babies. 900 parent-infant pairs were followed for 2 years. The intervention focused on healthy eating, activity, screen time, and sleep habits.

This study tested whether a medicine called guanfacine, given through an IV, can help reduce confusion and improve thinking in very sick patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). 46 adults on breathing machines or with shock took part. The goal was to see if the drug could incre…

This study tested whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve the effects of computer-based thinking exercises in older adults (60+) with a history of depression. Sixteen participants completed the trial, which measured changes in memory, planning, and …

This study tested whether memantine, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can safely improve thinking and memory problems in people with lupus. 111 adults with lupus and cognitive issues took either memantine or a placebo for 14 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce brain f…

This pilot study tested whether a telehealth mindfulness program could help people recover after lumbar spine surgery. 67 adults who had back surgery were randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or health education sessions over 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the p…

This study looked at whether using feedback and spacing out practice sessions can help children aged 5 to 9 who are deaf or hard of hearing learn new words more efficiently. Thirteen children participated in word-learning tasks to see which methods worked best. The goal was to fi…

This study tested a new, noninvasive way to measure the stomach's electrical activity using a technique called magnetogastrogram (MGG). Researchers studied 22 people, including those with diabetes, gastroparesis, chronic nausea, and healthy volunteers, to see if MGG can tell the …

This study tested two ways of reminding doctors to prescribe statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) during patient visits. One method used pop-up alerts that interrupt the doctor's workflow, while the other used quieter reminders that doctors could choose to see. Over 3,300 patient…

This study looked at whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can change brain activity and reduce nicotine cravings. It included 90 people who smoke, some with schizophrenia and some without. Researchers measured brain connections and cravings before and aft…

This study tested a mobile phone app called MEMI designed to help adults with chronic traumatic brain injury improve their memory. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy and acceptable to use, and if it helped people remember things better. The study included 40 participan…