PRIMARY CARE

This study tests a new way to help people with chronic non-cancer pain who have been on opioids for a long time. Instead of usual care, a team of doctors, pharmacists, and therapists will create a personalized plan to reduce pain and opioid use. The goal is to see if this approac…

This study tests a new tool that combines a blood test with a questionnaire to help doctors correctly identify bipolar disorder in people who are currently depressed. About 623 adults with depression will give a blood sample and fill out forms. The goal is to see if this tool can…

This study tests a new rapid blood test (TriageTrue hs-cTnI) that can rule out heart attacks in just one hour, right in emergency primary care clinics. Researchers will enroll 2,500 adults with chest pain across six Norwegian clinics to see if the test safely reduces hospital ref…

This study tests a program called Engaging Together for Healthy Relationships, designed to help parents and teens talk about and prevent dating violence. About 120 teens aged 12-16 and their parents will receive the program during a regular check-up at the doctor's office. Resear…

This study tests a new digital tool called Lianeli that helps doctors and patients work together to decide which health screenings (like cancer or diabetes checks) are right for the patient. The goal is to see if the tool is practical and easy to use in everyday doctor visits. Ab…

This study tests whether a short animated video and a picture guide can help patients give a cleaner urine sample, leading to fewer false-positive results and less unnecessary antibiotic use. About 252 adults in primary care clinics will either watch the video and get the guide o…

This study is testing whether a set of suicide prevention strategies can work in primary care clinics in rural Nepal. About 147 healthcare workers and patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-liked, so it can be tested in a larger study lat…

This study tests an artificial intelligence tool that helps sort patient referrals from primary care doctors to specialists. The goal is to see if the AI can make faster and more accurate decisions than the current system, reducing wait times for urgent cases and cutting down unn…

This study aims to improve an AI system called Patchs that helps GP practices decide how urgently patients need care. Researchers will analyze data from over 226,000 patients to see how accurate the AI is and whether it treats everyone fairly. The goal is to make the AI better so…

This study looks at whether telling patients to arrive 15 minutes before their appointment helps them show up on time. Researchers will compare this to just asking patients to come early without a specific time. The goal is to improve clinic flow and make visits smoother for ever…

This study tests whether a Community Support Worker who helps low-income families with young children apply for benefits and tax credits can increase family income, reduce parenting stress, and improve child health. About 80 parents of children under 3 who struggle to make ends m…

This study is testing whether a chatbot can help primary care patients learn about their risk for hereditary cancer and connect those at high risk with genetic counseling. About 210 adults aged 18-70 from Rutgers Health will use a digital tool to answer questions about their fami…