Highlights of PCORI-Funded Research Results
PCORI began funding research in 2012, and a growing number of the studies are now producing important results that are being published in peer-reviewed journals or presented at scientific meetings.
Explore Our Portfolio of Funded Projects
Find out about projects based on the health conditions they focus on, the state they are in, and if they have results.
Latest Results from PCORI-Funded Research
Surgery vs. Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Adults
In early results just published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a PCORI-funded study suggests that most adults can safely delay surgery for at least three months by taking antibiotics—a finding that is particularly pertinent during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Comparing In-Person Visits to Online Care for Patients with Psoriasis
This PCORI-funded researcher discusses her study, which compared in-person visits to online care to determine which worked best in terms of disease severity, access to care, and quality of life for patients with psoriasis.
PROPEL Study Shows Promise for Weight Loss among Underserved Groups
In a new article appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine, PCORI-funded researchers report that patients with obesity can lose more weight and keep it off longer with key changes in their lifestyle.
