Kaiser Permanente

This study tests whether sending doctors a reminder about IV iron guidelines helps heart failure patients with iron deficiency get the recommended treatment. About 3,000 hospitalized adults with heart failure and low iron will be included. Doctors in the intervention group receiv…

This trial tests whether an educational program using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help older adults with type 2 diabetes use insulin more safely. Participants aged 75 and older who are at high risk for low blood sugar will either attend group education sessions with CG…

This study tests whether motivational interviewing—a counseling style that helps people find their own motivation to change—can reduce obesity in children aged 2 to 8. About 6,600 children with a BMI at or above the 85th percentile will take part across 49 clinics. Half the clini…

This study compares two flu vaccines—Fluad and Fluzone High-Dose—in adults aged 65 and older to see which is more effective at preventing lab-confirmed flu and related complications like pneumonia or heart issues. Researchers will look at health records from over a million senior…

This trial tests whether breathing in a blend of lavender and sweet orange essential oils can reduce anxiety before surgery and pain after it, compared with an unscented pod. About 286 adults undergoing surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to receive either …

This study compares two mobile health apps designed to help people who are ambivalent about quitting smoking. Both apps provide standard advice, but one includes extra content tailored for those not ready to quit. Researchers will track whether participants request free nicotine …

This study tests whether an online parenting program, called Incredible Years, can help Filipino families in California. 500 parents and their children aged 8-12 will take part. Half will get the program, and half will receive standard handouts. The goal is to see if the program …

This study looks at whether a hormone called aldosterone plays a key role in high blood pressure. Researchers will follow 500 adults with hypertension, tracking aldosterone levels and related health measures over six months. The goal is to better understand how aldosterone change…

This study is looking at why some people with advanced cancer lose weight and muscle, a condition called cachexia. Researchers will follow 800 patients with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer to see if there are distinct subtypes of cachexia based on symptoms, biomar…

This study is for young adults (ages 21-45) who had certain cancers as teens or young adults. Researchers are adapting a program that helps survivors manage their health after cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this program improves survivors' confidence and ability to handl…

This study compares two current methods (phone-based help vs. online outreach) to connect adults with multiple chronic conditions to social services like food, housing, and transportation. Researchers will track whether these approaches help people get the resources they need, re…