Highlights of PCORI-Funded Research Results

Impact

A growing number of our funded research studies are now producing important results that are being summarized in leading medical journals and presented at major scientific meetings. Here are some of those studies and their findings.

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CANVAS Trial: Oral Blood Thinner as Effective as Injectable Type in Preventing Blood Clots in Adults with Cancer

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ELEKT-D Study: Ketamine as Effective as ECT for Treating Major Depression

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The COMBINE TRIAL: Improving Treatment for Pediatric Crohn's Disease

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The KIDCARE Study: Exploring Treatment Strategies for Rare Pediatric Illness

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PREVENT CLOT Study: Aspirin as Effective as Injectable Blood Thinner to Prevent Blood Clots

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Online Decision Aid Helping Patients with Kidney Disease Make Treatment Decisions, PCORI-Funded DART Study Finds

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Just as Safe, Effective as Common Medication for Anxiety Disorders, Study Finds

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PRIMED Study: Training, Reminders Aid Talks about Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Adults

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Can Patients with MS Safely Stop Taking Medicine as They Age? DISCOMS Trial's Results Indicate It's a Reasonable Option for Some

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TrACER Study: Changing Prescription Order Systems to Lower Risk of Febrile Neutropenia in Patients Starting Chemotherapy

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'Hearing Norton Sound' Study: Telehealth Referrals Improve Access to Hearing Care for Children in Rural Areas

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REGAIN Trial: Comparing How Two Types of Anesthesia Affect Recovery from Hip Fracture Surgery

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PRO-TECT Trial: Telehealth Interventions Improve Outcomes for Patients with Advanced Cancer

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COVID Watch Study: Pulse Oximeters Shown Not to Improve Outcomes for Patients with COVID-19 Recovering at Home

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Study: COVID-19 Healthcare Workers Experienced Rates of Moral Injury Similar to Combat Veterans

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MOTS Trial: Comparing Ways to Manage Symptoms for Patients Who Have Chronic Migraine and Frequent Medication Use

BP-CHECK Study: A woman checks her blood pressure with the aid of a BP monitoring device
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BP-CHECK Study: Comparing Home, Clinic, and Kiosk Blood Pressure Monitoring

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PREPARE Study: Reducing the Impact of Asthma on Underserved Populations

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COVID Watch Study: Automated Texting System Saved COVID-19 Patients’ Lives

More Highlights of PCORI-Funded Research Results

Last Updated: June 12, 2023

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