Thomas Jefferson University

This study tested whether providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling through video calls can improve blood sugar control in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. About 600 participants received either usual care, tailored meals alone, or meals plus teleh…

This study tested a special smoking cessation program for people with head and neck or lung cancer. The program included counseling, medication, and nicotine replacement to help patients reduce smoking. Researchers wanted to see if cutting down could also change the tumor environ…

This study looked at whether nutritional supplements, specifically N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) given orally and intravenously, could support brain function in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty-one participants were randomly assigned to receive NAC, standard care, or other oral s…

This study tested whether tiny radioactive beads (Y90 microspheres) delivered directly to the liver could shrink tumors in 48 people with advanced eye melanoma that had spread to the liver. The goal was to control the disease and improve survival. The treatment is a one-time proc…

This study tested whether a special ultrasound using gas microbubbles can predict how bile duct cancer responds to targeted radiation therapy. Sixteen adults with bile duct cancer received the ultrasound before and during treatment. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could hel…

This study looked at whether an automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) can be used instead of a handheld ultrasound (HHUS) to screen for breast cancer in women who have had breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Twelve women who had nipple-sparing or skin-sparing mastectomy with r…

This early study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (contrast-enhanced ultrasound) can estimate pressure inside breast tumors without needles. 25 women scheduled for breast biopsy took part. The goal was to see if this noninvasive method could match standard pressure m…

This study tested a new, noninvasive way to measure pressure inside the skull using ultrasound and tiny gas bubbles. Nineteen adults who were already scheduled for a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to check their brain pressure took part. The goal was to see if the ultrasound method…

This study enrolled 130 pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia to see how aspirin affects their platelet function. Researchers measured blood clotting times and looked at genetic factors that might influence aspirin's effectiveness. The goal is to learn how to personalize a…

This study tested a tailored, home-based exercise program designed by a cancer exercise specialist for women with metastatic breast cancer who were not very active. The goal was to see if a personalized plan could help them move more and improve their quality of life. Twelve wome…

This study looked at whether giving a multiple myeloma drug (daratumumab) at home instead of at a cancer center could make treatment easier for patients. Twenty adults with multiple myeloma received their monthly injections at home and filled out surveys about their satisfaction.…

This study looked at how factors like chronic stress and depression might make liver disease worse in Korean Americans with long-term hepatitis B infection. Researchers collected health information from 365 participants over time to see how these factors relate to liver damage, c…

This study followed 105 pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 to learn how their immune systems responded and whether that protection passed to their babies. Researchers measured antibodies in mothers and newborns, as well as in breast milk, up to 6 weeks after birth. The goal w…

This study tested a group well child care program for mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder and their infants. About 49 mother-baby pairs took part, with some receiving group care and others individual care. The goal was to see if group care improves how often families att…

This study followed 150 pregnant or breastfeeding women who received a COVID-19 booster shot. Researchers measured antibody levels in mothers, infants, and breastmilk to understand how well the vaccine protects both mom and baby against COVID-19 variants. The goal was to learn ab…

This study looked at whether a peer-based health education program could help African American men better understand prostate cancer genetic testing. About 150 men with or without a personal or family history of prostate cancer took part. The program aimed to reduce confusion and…

This study looked at 78 adults who had heart surgery and needed a breathing tube afterward. Researchers compared using a machine (mechanical ventilator) versus a hand-held bag (manual ventilation) to help patients breathe while being moved to the intensive care unit. The goal was…

This study looked at tumor tissue and blood samples from 141 adults with glioblastoma or other solid tumors. The goal was to understand how many cells can be collected and how well they survive, which may help doctors design better treatments in the future. No new therapies were …

This study tested a mobile-friendly tool that helps men with prostate cancer learn about genetic testing and decide if they want it. Researchers compared the tool to traditional genetic counseling. The goal was to see if the tool could help patients make informed choices. The stu…