Kaiser Permanente

This study tested a 12-month program where nurses provided phone-based support to 805 adults with depression and possible opioid use disorder. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the nurse care program or usual care. The goal was to see if nurse support could improve t…

This study tested whether offering a simple blood test (Guardant SHIELD) helps more people complete colorectal cancer screening compared to usual care. About 2,000 adults aged 45-75 who had not returned their stool test took part. The main goal was to see how many got screened wi…

This study tested a program that helps people with cancer manage money problems caused by their illness. 371 adults newly diagnosed with cancer received financial navigation to reduce stress and improve their quality of life. The goal was to see if this support could lessen finan…

This study tested a culturally tailored education and support program (T1DES) to help Black young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes manage diabetes-related distress. 43 participants were enrolled to see if the program was feasible and if it improved blood sugar control and e…

This study tested two types of telehealth programs for people with chronic pain: an online self-guided program and live sessions with a health coach by phone or video. Over 2,300 adults from four healthcare systems took part. The goal was to see if these programs could meaningful…

This study looked at whether injecting a sugar-water solution around the sciatic nerve, using ultrasound guidance, could safely reduce sciatica pain in the emergency department. 69 adults with acute sciatica took part. Researchers checked if the procedure was feasible, safe, and …

This study looked at whether acupuncture helps older adults (65 and older) with long-term low back pain feel better and move easier. Over 800 people took part, receiving either their usual care or acupuncture sessions over several months. The goal was to see if acupuncture reduce…

This study followed over 4,200 Kaiser Permanente Colorado members for 9 months to track COVID-19 antibodies and see how many people got infected again. Researchers measured antibody levels and used PCR tests to find new infections, including cases with no symptoms. The goal was t…

This study tested nearly 1,000 adults aged 18-49 who were at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Researchers used genetic sequencing to find cancer-related gene changes and tracked how this information affected participants' healthcare. The goal was to see if offering genetic t…

This study tested whether sending outreach messages (online, by mail, or by phone) could help more people from racial and ethnic minority groups start treatment for depression. It included 309 adults with a new depression diagnosis. The goal was to see which communication method …

This study tested whether offering 6 months of phone support from a mental health navigator helps children with early mental health symptoms get connected to care. 358 children who had never received mental health treatment took part. The navigator helped families find services, …

This study tested strategies to help community health centers routinely ask patients with or at risk for diabetes about social needs like food, housing, and transportation. The goal was to see if using electronic health record tools could increase how often these needs are docume…

This study looked at how to best offer digital treatments (smartphone apps called reSET and reSET-O) to people with opioid, alcohol, or other substance use disorders during their regular primary care visits. Over 18,000 adults in Washington State took part. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at nearly 242,000 adults with type 2 diabetes to find out which glucose-lowering medications are best for heart health and other important outcomes. Researchers also examined whether benefits differ by age, sex, race, or kidney function. The goal is to help pati…