Geisinger Clinic

This study tested whether a team-based program could help doctors prescribe more of the recommended heart failure medications to patients with a weak heart pump. Over 4,300 adults took part. The goal was to increase use of these drugs to reduce deaths and hospital stays.

This study compared using virtual reality (VR) goggles versus nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help children aged 4 to 12 feel less pain and anxiety during dental procedures like fillings and extractions. Sixty-two children each tried both methods on separate visits. Researchers m…

This study tested whether offering music during a scheduled cesarean delivery improves how satisfied patients feel with their experience. Researchers enrolled 61 women having their second or third planned C-section. Participants and their support person filled out short surveys r…

This small pilot study tested a program where trained peer recovery specialists provide regular support to people receiving medication for opioid use disorder. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked by patients. Thirteen adults who recently started treatm…

This study looked at whether online referrals from doctors to the WIC food program help more pregnant women enroll. About 240 pregnant women on public insurance or uninsured took part. Some got usual care, others got a direct referral or extra dietitian support. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether reaching out to people who often use the emergency room (ER) can help them find better ways to manage their health. Over 1,100 adults who had visited the ER at least 4 times in the past 6 months were randomly assigned to get either a phone call from a…

This study looked at whether using a heart ultrasound during pacemaker implantation helps doctors place the wires more accurately, reduces procedure time, and cuts down on X-ray use. 33 people with heart failure who needed a pacemaker took part. Researchers compared results to st…

This study involved 162 teens and their parents to understand how they feel after learning about genetic risks for conditions like breast cancer, Lynch syndrome, and high cholesterol. Researchers used surveys and interviews to measure anxiety, depression, family functioning, and …