Geisinger Clinic
Clinical trials sponsored by Geisinger Clinic, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- A nudge in the mailbox: could a letter boost flu shots for millions at risk? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Simple tweak to doctor's computer screen may improve blood pressure treatment for thousands Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- The two words that might keep patients from skipping visits Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- A gentle touch against coughs and colds: could manual therapy shorten respiratory illness? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Gout drug may take the sting out of knee replacement recovery Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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Can a conversation change health? training doctors to listen
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyGeisinger Clinic randomly assigns clinicians to attend or skip motivational interviewing training, a technique that helps patients talk through their own reasons for change. The study tracks patients seen by these clinicians for 90 days, checking whether more recommended screenin…
Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple message get patients into therapy faster?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether sending patients informational messages before their behavioral health intake call can encourage them to choose group psychotherapy. Group therapy lets providers see more patients at once, often reducing wait times compared to one-on-one sessions. Researc…
Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple tweak to doctor's computer screen may improve blood pressure treatment for thousands
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether changing how combination blood pressure pills appear in the electronic health record can encourage doctors to prescribe them more often. Over 12,000 patients will be included, and researchers will track whether a simple label like "(PREFERRED)" makes a di…
Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to catch hidden cholesterol disorder before heart attacks strike
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests new tools to help primary care doctors diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol and early heart attacks. About 532 clinicians will use special checklists and reminders during patient visits. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC