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Search a repository of PCORI-funded comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies, as well as projects that seek to encourage engagement in research, disseminate and implement PCORI-funded research findings, and improve the nation's capacity to conduct patient-centered CER, among others. Learn more about the Portfolio

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Project Title
Project Status
Project Type

Development of the Self-Efficacy of Engagement Scale

The University of Pittsburgh
| Pennsylvania
Catherine Palmer, Ph.D.
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

GTI: Comparing Effectiveness of Implementation Strategies to Improve Cancer Screening for Veterans

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
| Pennsylvania
Shari Rogal, M.D., MPH
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Activating SilverSneakers Benefits for Seniors with Osteoarthritis: Proactive versus Usual Care

Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center
| Pennsylvania
Liza Rovniak, Ph.D., MPH
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Comparative Effectiveness of Generalist versus Specialist Palliative Care for Inpatients

University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Scott Halpern, M.D., Ph.D.
Project Status:
In progress; Not yet recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Improving Cardiovascular Health in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
| Pennsylvania
Anuja Dokras, M.D., Ph.D., MHCI
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

Testing Design Thinking Methodology to Engage Hispanic and Latino Families of Autistic Children in Research

Thomas Jefferson University
| Pennsylvania
Roseann Schaaf, Ph.D.
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

Roles Of Social Change in Engagement Science (The ROSES Study)

University of Washington
| Pennsylvania
Kemi Doll, M.D., M.S.
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

The Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) Program versus the Unified Protocol (UP)

University of Pittsburgh
| Pennsylvania
Carla Mazefsky, Ph.D.
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparative Effectiveness of Brief Strength and Balance Exercises and Standard Home-Based Group Exercise for Primary Care Patients with Mobility Disability

Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center
| Pennsylvania
Christopher Sciamanna, MD, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Text-Messaging Telehealth and Contingency Management for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Engagement

University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Mucio Delgado, MD, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Not yet recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Improving Instrumental Variables Methods for Non-Randomized Studies

The Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Luke Keele, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Helping Researchers Assess How Well Data Reflect Clinical Context

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
| Pennsylvania
Charles Bailey, MD, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Comparing Two Ways to Prevent Suicide among Alaska Native Young People -- The BeWeL Study

RAND Corporation
| Pennsylvania
Elizabeth D'Amico, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Ways to Manage Lymphedema among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

The Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Jie Deng, PhD, MSN, RN
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Ways to Improve Heart Health for Black Birthing People

Temple University
| Pennsylvania
Sharon Herring, MD, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Ways to Monitor and Treat High Blood Pressure in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease -- The PRESERVE Study

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
| Pennsylvania
Christopher Forrest, MD, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Developing Methods to Help Identify Patients with Rare Diseases in Electronic Health Records

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
| Pennsylvania
Daniel Herman, MD, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Comparing the Effectiveness of Behavioral Health Supports for Publicly Insured Perinatal Women

UPMC Center for High ValueHealth Care
| Pennsylvania
Ellen Beckjord, PhD, MPH
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract not executed
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Three Ways to Treat Children with Inactive Spondyloarthritis -- The BACK-OFF JSpA Study

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
| Pennsylvania
Pamela Weiss, MD, AB
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Developing Methods to Analyze Data Missing Due to Death in Cluster Randomized Trials

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Michael Harhay, PhD, MPH, MA, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Three Ways to Treat PTSD among Veterans

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
| Pennsylvania
Keith Bredemeier, PhD, BA
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Comparing Two Programs to Train Staff to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes

Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center
| Pennsylvania
Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, MD, MPH
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts Posted
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Testing the Effectiveness of a Text-Message-Based Home Monitoring Program and Oxygen Monitoring for Patients with COVID-19 -- The COVID Watch Study

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
| Pennsylvania
Mucio Kit Delgado, MD, MS
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts Posted
Project Type:
Research

Developing Methods for Combining and Analyzing Electronic Health Record Data

University of Pennsylvania
| Pennsylvania
Yong Chen, PhD, MA
Project Status:
In progress; Data collected
Project Type:
Research, Research Conducted Using PCORnet®

Comparing Ways to Monitor Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions after They Return Home from the Hospital for an Infection -- The ACCOMPLISH Study

UPMC Center for High ValueHealth Care
| Pennsylvania
Dr. Kalpana Char, MD*
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

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