University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

This study tested a remote, personalized program to help 36 adults with schizophrenia take their medication as prescribed. Participants were randomly assigned to the program or standard care. The goal was to see if the program was practical, well-liked, and improved medication ad…

This study tested whether a special non-compressive bioactive garment helps people recover better than standard TED stockings after total knee replacement. Twenty-three patients wore either the new garment or the standard hose, and researchers measured pain, swelling, range of mo…

This study tested a tablet-based tool called FAMCOPE-ICU designed to help family members cope with the stress of having a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study enrolled 49 family members of ICU patients who could not make their own healthcare decisions. The main g…

This study tested whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain during IUD insertion. Sixty women aged 18-45 who wanted an IUD took part. Half received real TENS and half a placebo device to see if it helps with this common discomfort.

This study looked at whether giving women a laxative (polyethylene glycol 3350) before surgery for pelvic prolapse could make bowel movements less uncomfortable after surgery. 74 women who did not have constipation took part. They either took the laxative both before and after su…

This small study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce back and leg pain in people with lumbar spinal stenosis caused by epidural lipomatosis (fatty tissue buildup). Three adults with chronic pain received the device and were followed for 6 weeks. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether placing a cotton pad on a vibratory anesthetic device makes it more comfortable for patients during skin procedures. 53 adults from a dermatology clinic compared the device with and without cotton on different body spots. The goal was to see which method…

This pilot study tested a phone app designed to support breastfeeding specifically for African American and Black mothers and their partners. Twenty participants used the app, with some receiving text message reminders to encourage engagement. The goal was to see if the app was e…

This study tested whether short, focused lessons (microlearning) can help patients remember important health information and feel more confident after same-day surgery. Researchers enrolled 5 adults scheduled for specific gynecological procedures. Participants completed surveys b…

This study looked at ways to improve how doctors diagnose and treat urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) in women without surgery. About 400 women took part. The goal was to see if better communication and tools could help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

This study followed 56 people with HIV who had never taken HIV medication before. Researchers measured changes in body fat, heart function, and blood vessel health after starting treatment. The goal was to understand how HIV therapy might affect long-term heart and metabolic risk…