CHRONIC DISEASE

This study is testing whether a new, proactive, and coordinated care model is better and more cost-effective than usual care for patients with multiple, complex health and social problems. It involves 200 patients across 20 primary care clinics who will receive a team-based appro…

This study is testing whether a structured program led by nurses can help older adults with chronic diseases better manage their health at home. The program involves an initial assessment and at least three follow-up sessions over six months to teach self-care skills. Researchers…

This study is testing whether portable medical devices like ultrasound scanners and blood glucose monitors can help doctors detect chronic diseases earlier in regular doctor's offices. About 200 adults at risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems will …

This study is testing if using a smart scale that tracks body composition (like muscle and fat) helps people with chronic diseases feel better during an exercise program. 90 participants in a 6-week rehab program will be split into two groups: one uses the smart scale, and the ot…

This study aims to understand why some transplant patients respond better than others to a light-based blood treatment (ECP) for chronic organ rejection. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 30 kidney or lung transplant patients to look for patterns in gene activity. The g…

This study is testing whether a telehealth training program for primary care teams can help patients better manage diabetes and other ongoing health problems. Healthcare teams at 20 clinics in New Mexico will receive weekly video mentoring sessions from specialists to discuss com…

This study aimed to learn about remote health education sessions delivered by video. Researchers planned to interview both the healthcare providers who teach these sessions and the patients or caregivers who receive them. The goal was to understand how this remote approach works …

This study is testing whether a web-based tool called 'My Health, My Choice' helps people with chronic health conditions (like diabetes or high blood pressure) understand and choose birth control options that are safer for their specific health situation. Researchers will compare…

This study aims to understand how genetics, lifestyle, and other factors influence the progression and severity of many common chronic diseases. Researchers will collect health records, genetic data, and samples from 120,000 participants with conditions like diabetes, arthritis, …

This study is testing a screening tool called NECPAL to help doctors identify hospitalized patients with serious, long-term illnesses who might benefit from palliative care. Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life and managing symptoms. Researchers will use the tool …

This study is creating a large community health registry and sample bank in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis, North Carolina. It aims to enroll 50,000 local residents to provide their health information and biological samples. The collected data will be used as a resource for futur…