Tufts Medical Center

This early-phase study tested a combination of two treatments—a chemotherapy drug (docetaxel) given in smaller, split doses and a targeted radiation therapy (radium-223)—in 43 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The main goal was to find …

This study tested if a 1-year text messaging program, with or without monthly calls from a community health worker, could help 316 public housing residents in Boston lose weight. Participants were split into three groups: text messages only, texts plus phone coaching, or a contro…

This study tested whether starting a lifestyle program before pregnancy can improve health for both mother and baby. Researchers enrolled 99 women who had a previous full-term pregnancy and were planning another within two years. The program focused on diet and exercise to reduce…

This study looked at whether adding walking trails, maps, and a phone-based coaching program helps people living in public housing become more physically active. Over 500 residents from 12 Boston housing developments took part. The goal was to see if these changes increase modera…

This study tested whether showing videos about advance care planning helps elderly patients (65+) and those with dementia make better decisions about their medical care. Over 11,000 hospitalized patients and 600 caregivers took part at two major hospitals. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at how mind-body exercise (like yoga or tai chi) compares to a wellness education program in changing gut bacteria in people with osteoarthritis. 72 adults aged 55 and older with knee or hip arthritis took part. The goal was to gather information for a larger fu…

This study tested whether a portable ultrasound device can accurately measure muscle loss in people with heart failure, compared to the standard X-ray method. Researchers enrolled 48 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart failure patients. The goal was to see if ult…