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This study looks at whether exercise, cognitive training, or both can improve the physical and mental abilities of adults aged 60 and older who have had a stroke and also have high blood pressure or diabetes. About 444 participants from community health centers in five Chinese ci…

This study looks at whether a special health program can help people who have both COPD (a lung disease) and mental health symptoms like depression or anxiety. About 7,400 adults aged 35 and older in Xishui, China, will take part. The program includes health check-ups, lung tests…

This study looks at whether a nurse-led team can help adults with two or more chronic diseases (like heart failure, diabetes, or kidney disease) get the right medications during a hospital stay. About 178 participants will either receive this extra team support or usual care. Res…

This study tests a community-based program to help smokers at high risk for COPD reduce their smoking. About 7,400 participants will either receive health education, digital tools, and medical check-ups, or just basic information. The goal is to see if the program lowers daily ci…

This study tests a care program called COORDINATE for older adults (50+) with two or more chronic conditions who are leaving a special hospital unit. The program includes a nurse-guided needs assessment, goal-setting, and follow-up calls over 3 months. Researchers want to see if …

This study tests whether virtual health coaching from fellow Veterans can improve physical and mental quality of life for Veterans with multiple chronic conditions. About 298 participants will be matched with a Veteran peer coach for a year. The goal is to see if this support hel…

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 ways to improve primary care for Veterans who are at high risk of being hospitalized. The goal is to help care teams provide more personalized and effective care, manage medications better, and reduce unnecessary hospital stays. The study involves 17 VA sites …

This study tests a community program in Xishui, China, to find and help adults aged 35+ who may have undiagnosed asthma. About 7,400 participants will be split into two groups: one gets extra health checks, lung tests, education, and digital support, while the other only fills ou…

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…