Denver Health And Hospital Authority

This study looked at whether giving fewer antibiotics after appendicitis surgery could lower the risk of side effects from the drugs while still keeping patients safe. Researchers studied 657 adults who had their appendix removed. The goal was to find the right balance between pr…

This study tested a program called BEATMeth that helps people with methamphetamine use disorder start treatment quickly after a hospital visit. The goal was to prevent overdoses by getting people into addiction care within 30 days. The study included 192 adults from the Denver He…

This study tested a program where community health workers visited families at home to help manage childhood obesity. 300 children aged 2-6 with overweight or obesity took part. The program aimed to improve diet, activity, and fitness to lower the child's BMI. Results will guide …

This study tested a flexible version of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) in 214 adults with prediabetes. Participants were randomly assigned to either the standard program or a more personalized goal-setting version. The goal was to see if the flexible approach cou…

This study tested a short pre-session program to help people at risk for type 2 diabetes attend more classes and lose more weight. It involved 483 adults from underserved backgrounds, including Hispanic and Black communities. The goal was to make the National Diabetes Prevention …

This study tested a handheld microscope to look at tiny blood vessels in 68 adults with sepsis or septic shock. The goal was to understand how these vessels break down during severe infection, which could help doctors design better treatments in the future. Participants were moni…

This study tested a personalized online decision-support tool called TRACH-Support for families and medical teams facing decisions about long-term breathing support, such as a tracheostomy. The tool was reviewed by 105 family members and healthcare providers, who then completed s…