CHRONIC DISEASE

This study looks at whether a nurse-led program can help adults over 65 with long-term health problems better manage their own care and reduce trips to the hospital or emergency room. About 100 participants will get personalized education and at least three follow-up sessions ove…

This study tests if portable devices like handheld ultrasound and blood glucose monitors can find chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease earlier than standard care. About 200 adults aged 18 to 75 will use these devices or receive usual care for 6 mon…

This study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more active and improve their health. About 160 adults who have finished active cancer treatment (except some maintenance therapies) will use t…

This study looks at whether using a connected scale that tracks body composition (not just weight) can improve the physical and mental quality of life for people with chronic diseases. 90 adults will take part in a 6-week physical activity rehab program. Half will also use the sm…

This study looks at whether a team of doctors, nurses, and social workers can better help patients with multiple health and social problems who often end up in emergency care. The approach includes a personalized care plan and regular team meetings with the patient. Researchers w…

This study looks at gene activity in blood cells from 30 kidney or lung transplant patients who have chronic rejection. Researchers want to find out why some patients respond well to a treatment called extracorporeal photoapheresis (ECP) while others do not. By comparing gene pro…

This study is creating a large community registry and biorepository with 50,000 adults from Cabarrus County and Kannapolis. Participants provide health information and samples to help researchers better understand chronic diseases and improve future medicine. The goal is to build…

This study looks at whether a telehealth program called ECHO can help healthcare teams better manage patients with diabetes and multiple chronic conditions. About 20 clinic sites in New Mexico will take part, with some teams receiving the training and others not. Researchers will…

This study aimed to understand how videoconferencing can be used for therapeutic education in people with chronic diseases. Researchers planned to interview patients, parents, and healthcare providers about their experiences. The study was withdrawn before any participants were e…

This study tests a screening tool called NECPAL to identify hospitalized patients with advanced chronic diseases who could benefit from palliative care. Researchers will check 200 adults to see how many are flagged by the tool and whether they are already receiving palliative car…

This study looks at whether a community wellness program at Bonton Farms can improve heart health and quality of life for 300 adults in the Bonton neighborhood. Participants choose their own activities, and researchers track changes in diet, exercise, sleep, and other health meas…

This study is collecting health and genetic information from 120,000 people with chronic diseases like pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers want to understand how genes, lifestyle, and other factors affect disease progression and quality …

This study tests a free web tool called My Health, My Choice that helps people with health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure understand their birth control options. About 795 participants will either use the tool before a clinic visit or receive usual care. The goal…