Geisinger Clinic

This study compares two materials, MTA and Biodentine, used to treat deep cavities in children's baby molars. About 646 kids aged 2 to 12 will receive one of the two materials during a pulpotomy or indirect pulp cap procedure. Researchers will check every 6 months for 3 years to …

This study looks at whether support from trained peers who have personal experience with addiction and recovery can help people stick with their medication treatment for opioid use disorder. About 218 adults starting treatment will either get standard care alone or standard care …

This study tests whether injecting a long-acting anesthetic called EXPAREL into the surgical wound can reduce pain and improve swallowing after robotic surgery for throat cancer. About 80 adults having this surgery will be split into two groups: one gets EXPAREL plus standard pai…

This study tests whether a nurse reaching out by phone or patient portal message after a clinic visit can reduce unnecessary emergency department visits. About 13,000 adults aged 30 and older with certain health conditions will be randomly assigned to receive nurse follow-up or s…

This study looks at whether sending a simple text message to people after a non-emergency ER visit can help them choose better healthcare options, like seeing their regular doctor or using an online triage tool. About 8,200 adults who visited a Geisinger ER for a low-urgency issu…