Methodist Health System

This study is testing whether placing a temporary balloon in the stomach helps people with fatty liver disease. Researchers will follow 200 obese patients for at least one year after the balloon is placed to see if they lose weight and if their liver health improves. The goal is …

This study planned to test whether semaglutide, a medication often used for weight loss and diabetes, could help women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Researchers wanted to see if it improved ovulation, menstrual regularity, hormone levels, and weight. The trial was withdr…

This study is testing whether a special discharge education program can help prevent older adults from having another serious fall after they leave the hospital. Researchers will enroll 100 patients aged 60+ who were hospitalized for a fall injury. They will compare outcomes betw…

This study aimed to see if a drug called RELISTOR could help relieve constipation caused by strong opioid painkillers after a specific type of back surgery. It planned to compare patients who received RELISTOR to those who got standard care. The trial was withdrawn by the sponsor…

This study is looking back at hospital records to see if a new, standardized treatment plan for acute pancreatitis leads to better patient outcomes. Researchers are comparing 500 patients treated before the protocol was introduced in 2015 to those treated after. They want to know…

This study aimed to understand how rude or uncivil behavior between nurses and their colleagues affects their job satisfaction, sense of meaning, and joy at work. It planned to survey nurses and nursing assistants to see if their confidence and coping skills were related to how t…

This study aims to understand if African American and Caucasian patients with new heart failure show different levels of key blood markers that doctors use for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Researchers will compare 400 patients from both racial groups who are experiencing th…

This study aims to understand how often BK virus infections occur in people who have received both a liver and a kidney transplant at the same time. Researchers will look back at the medical records of 50 patients who had this combined transplant between 2015 and 2020. The goal i…

This study aimed to look back at the medical records of patients with a specific type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) who were treated with a procedure called radioembolization. The goal was to understand the outcomes, risks, and benefits of this treatment by co…

This study is collecting information about how hospitals diagnose and treat serious aortic injuries caused by blunt chest trauma. Researchers will review medical records from 300 adult patients across multiple hospitals from 2019 through 2028. The goal is to understand current tr…

This study aimed to understand how prepared hospital staff feel when dealing with aggressive patients or visitors. Researchers planned to survey employees about their experiences with workplace violence and their knowledge of existing safety policies. The goal was to identify gap…

This study looks at medical records to see if death rates have changed for a common lower back surgery called Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) over the last 10 years. Researchers are comparing the safety of patients having this surgery for the first time versus those havin…