Virginia Commonwealth University

This study is testing a 6-month coaching program designed to help teenagers and young adults with type 1 diabetes prepare to move from pediatric to adult medical care. It compares the coaching program to standard education to see which better supports young people in managing the…

This study tests whether providing free healthy food and cooking classes helps people better manage chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Over 12 months, 30 participants will receive regular food deliveries and education while researchers track their…

This study compares two drugs used to prevent CMV, a common and serious viral infection, in African American kidney transplant patients. Researchers want to see if a newer drug called letermovir works as well as the standard drug valganciclovir but causes fewer side effects, part…

This study is testing whether team-based video visits and home monitoring devices can help people better manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. It will involve 40 adults who are already part of a health program and have these conditions. The main goal is…

This study is testing a community-wide program designed to prevent youth violence in three Richmond neighborhoods with high rates of violence. The program combines hospital-based support for high-risk youth with community activities that build leadership and positive development.…

This study aims to see if two different virtual support programs are practical and helpful for adults with brain tumors and their caregivers. One program combines memory training with mindfulness meditation, while the other provides educational videos about brain health. The main…

This study is testing whether a small, wearable vibration device is practical and comfortable for stroke survivors to use at home. The goal is to see if gentle vibrations can improve hand sensation and movement for people living with long-term effects of a stroke. The research is…

This study analyzes existing medical records from 8,000 people who had weight-loss surgery at a specific medical center. Researchers are looking back at the data to understand how well different surgeries work for severe obesity. They want to learn about weight loss results, surg…

This study examines whether nursing homes have been increasingly prescribing anti-seizure medications to dementia patients instead of monitored psychiatric drugs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will analyze prescription records and health outcomes for millio…