Explore Our Portfolio

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

Keyword Search

Refine Results:

Funding Type
Expand/Collapse Facets
Status Project Status View definitions of the life cycle of an awarded project View Glossary
State State The state where the project originates, or where the primary institution or organization is located. View Glossary
Funding Opportunity Type
Health Condition Health Conditions These are the broad terms we use to categorize our funded research studies; specific diseases or conditions are included within the appropriate larger category. Note: not all of our funded projects focus on a single disease or condition; some touch on multiple diseases or conditions, research methods, or broader health system interventions. Such projects won’t be listed by a primary disease/condition and so won’t appear if you use this filter tool to find them. View Glossary
Population Populations PCORI is interested in research that seeks to better understand how different clinical and health system options work for different people. These populations are frequently studied in our portfolio or identified as being of interest by our stakeholders. View Glossary
Intervention Strategy Intervention Strategies PCORI funds comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies that compare two or more options or approaches to health care, or that compare different ways of delivering or receiving care. View Glossary
Year Awarded Year Awarded The year that funding for the project was approved, or the year the proposal received a notice of award. View Glossary
Year Completed
Reset Filters
Download Results

Displaying 1 - 25 of 79 results

Project Title
Project Status
Project Type

Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety for Kids After Surgery

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Mark Bicket, M.D., Ph.D.
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

Functional improvement in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with a Telehealth LifeStyle and Exercise Intervention (FOCuSEd)

Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
| Washington
Laura Feemster, M.D., M.S.
Project Status:
In progress; Not yet recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Patient-Engaged Validation of the PEIR Survey Enhanced by Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Acceptance and Safety (PEIR-IDEAS)

Henry Ford Health System
| Michigan
Sara Santarossa, Ph.D.
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

Developing a Multidimensional Measure of Adolescent Engagement in Research

Seattle Children's Research Institute
| Washington
Dimitri Christakis, M.D., MPH
Project Status:
Awarded; Contract pending
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Scalable, Technology-Driven, Brief Intervention Packages for Youth Alcohol Use

Regents of the University of Michigan
| Michigan
Maureen Walton, PhD, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Does Omitting Stent Placement Improve Pain among Patients with Kidney Stones? -- The SOUL MUSIC Study

University of Michigan Medical School, Department
| Michigan
Khurshid Ghani, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Ways to Prevent Falls among Patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Elliot Tapper, MD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Does Including a Health Coach in Well-Child Care Visits Improve Preventive Care for Families with Low Incomes?

Seattle Children's Research Institute
| Washington
Tumaini Coker, MD, MBA
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Statistical Methods for Optimizing Dynamic Patient-Level Treatment and Monitoring Strategies

Rutgers University School of Public Health
| New Jersey
Jason Roy, PhD, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Using Machine Learning to Measure Treatment Effects over Time

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
| New Jersey
Liangyuan Hu, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Can Pharmacists Support Primary Care Providers as Well as Pulmonologists in Treating Patients with COPD? -- The EQuiP COPD Study

VA Puget Sound Health Care System
| Washington
David Au, MD, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Types of Medicine for Pain after Surgery -- The CARES Trial

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Mark Bicket MD, PHD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Developing Methods to Combine and Analyze Data from PRPP-SMART Studies

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Kelley Kidwell, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Recruitment not applicable
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Ways to Provide Anesthesia for Surgery -- The THRIVE Trial

Regents of the University of Michigan
| Michigan
Sachin Kheterpal, MD, MBA
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Three Ways to Offer Social Support to Black Women during Treatment for Endometrial Cancer

University of Washington
| Washington
Kemi Doll, MD, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Recruiting
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Ways to Prevent Severe Hypoglycemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
| Washington
James Ralston, MD, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Enrollment complete
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Primary Care Treatment Options for People with PTSD

University of Washington
| Washington
John Fortney, PhD
Project Status:
In progress; Enrollment complete
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Comparing Two Ways to Provide Safety Planning Follow-Up Support for Adults and Teens at Risk of Suicide

St. Luke's Health System
| Idaho
Anna K. Radin, DrPH, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Enrollment complete
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Understanding the Culture of Learning Health Networks

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Alexandra Vinson, PhD
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts, and Final Research Report Posted
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Surgery and Medical Management for Treating Diverticulitis -- The COSMID Study

University of Washington
| Washington
David Flum, MD, MPH
Project Status:
In progress; Data collected
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Treatment Options for Recurrent Bladder Cancer

University of Washington Office of Sponsored Programs, Department of Urology
| Washington
John Gore, MD, MS
Project Status:
In progress; Data collected
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Developing and Testing a New Method for Comparing More than Two Treatments Using Electronic Health Records

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
| New Jersey
Liangyuan Hu, PhD
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts Posted
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Comparing Two Programs to Reduce Unsafe Opioid Prescribing and Improve Outcomes among People Who Are Injured at Work -- The WOW Study

University of Washington
| Washington
Gary Franklin, MD, MPH
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts Posted
Project Type:
Research

Comparing Two Ways to Coordinate Care for Patients after Trauma

University of Washington
| Washington
Douglas Zatzick, MD
Project Status:
In progress; Data collected
Project Type:
Research
Has Results

Comparing the Effectiveness of Three Treatments for Reducing Fatigue among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis -- The COMBO-MS Trial

University of Michigan
| Michigan
Tiffany J. Braley, MD, MS
Project Status:
Completed; PCORI Public and Professional Abstracts Posted
Project Type:
Research

What's Happening at PCORI?

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute sends weekly emails about opportunities to apply for funding, newly funded research studies and engagement projects, results of our funded research, webinars, and other new information posted on our site.

Subscribe to PCORI Emails
Hand pointing to email icon