Kaiser Permanente

This study looks at whether giving monthly money for healthy home-delivered food can lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 1,000 Kaiser Permanente members with Medi-Cal insurance and high blood sugar are taking part. The goal is to see if better access to…

This study is testing if a simple, 3-minute educational video can help more people finish their full course of medication for latent tuberculosis (LTBI). Many people start this treatment but don't complete it, which is a problem for public health. Researchers are comparing people…

This study looks at whether different text message reminders can encourage more people to get their flu shot. About 100,000 patients who haven't had the flu vaccine yet will receive a text message with their clinic appointment reminder. The goal is to see which message works best…

This study tests a peer-to-peer education program in school-based health centers to encourage HPV vaccination and wellness visits. About 4,000 young people aged 9-18 will take part. The goal is to prevent HPV-related cancers by making more teens aware of and getting the vaccine.

This study looks at whether alerting clinical pharmacists about diabetes risk can help prevent type 2 diabetes in younger adults with serious mental illness. People with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are at higher risk for diabetes, partly due to medication si…

This study tests a 12-month program that combines video calls with a therapist and daily brain exercises guided by artificial intelligence. It includes 130 older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that raises the risk of dementia. The goal is to see if this …

This study looks at whether a suicide risk model can help reduce suicide attempts in adults getting behavioral health care. About 394,000 people will be tracked, and their outcomes compared to usual care. No new treatment is given—the goal is to see if the model helps identify an…

This pilot study tested a program called Care Navigation to help people with substance use disorder find and start treatment. Researchers worked with 74 patients at a mental health access center to see if offering a dedicated care navigator would increase interest in treatment. T…

This study talks to patients and doctors about the challenges of stopping long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. Researchers will use what they learn to create a decision aid that helps patients and providers have better conversations about tapering off opioids. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether a 2-minute animated video can help men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer better understand their treatment options. About 400 men will watch the video and then choose between active surveillance, focal therapy, or standard treatment. Resea…

This study looks at whether patient education and reminders can help more people get their yearly lung cancer screening. About 1,837 adults aged 50-78 who had a negative scan will take part. The goal is to see if these simple tools improve repeat screening and early detection.

This study tests whether providing air cleaners and monitoring indoor air quality can help older adults with COPD avoid lung flare-ups during wildfire smoke events. Twenty Kaiser Permanente members aged 65+ who use oxygen will receive air cleaners and sensors. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether a "Care Navigator" — a personal guide — can help people with substance use problems start and stay in treatment. About 360 adults who call a mental health access center will be randomly assigned to get usual care or extra help from a navigator. The goal i…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help heart doctors interpret echocardiograms (ultrasounds of the heart) more quickly and consistently. About 1200 adults will have their heart images read using either standard methods or with AI assistance. The goal …

This study looks at whether using a computer algorithm during primary care visits can help doctors identify adults who may be thinking about suicide. Researchers will compare how many patients are flagged and offered a safety plan before and after the tool is introduced. About 50…

This study looks at two new models of care for people who have finished treatment for early-stage breast or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these models help survivors get the recommended follow-up tests and preventive care they need. About 2,450 adults from Kaiser Perma…