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Clinical trials and research at Baystate Medical Center, INC.
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 24 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $10.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 24NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (24)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Enhancing Parenting Support in Peer Recovery Programs
Aimed at helping parents who are recovering from substance use improve parenting with tailored training and ongoing support.
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Help for pulmonary rehab with peer support and patient stories
This project will try phone-based peer support and short personal-story videos to help adults with COPD start and stay in pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Medicaid coverage of reentry health supports for opioid use disorder after prison release
A mentored research grant explores how Medicaid-backed post-incarceration health navigation and social-linkage services affect care and outcomes for people with opioid use disorder after they leave prison.
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MIO: Helping mothers in recovery boost parenting and child well‑being
A program called Mothering from the Inside Out helps mothers in substance use recovery improve their parenting and their children’s security.
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A community health worker program to boost lung cancer screening at local clinics
A nurse/health worker team works with people at community clinics to help them learn about lung cancer screening and make it easier to get screened.
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Improving heart rehab outcomes in older adults with personalized exercise plans
A trial aims to tailor exercise intensity in cardiac rehabilitation for older adults to help them recover better after heart problems.
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Medications and support to help hospitalized heart and lung patients quit smoking
This project uses tailored quit-smoking medicines, nurse counseling, and supportive text messages to help hospitalized adults with heart or lung disease stop smoking.
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Connecting women with pregnancy high blood pressure to heart-health care after birth
This project looks at how health care systems help or block women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy from getting heart-health care after delivery.
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Mothering from the Inside Out (MIO) parenting support for mothers in recovery
This project offers the MIO parenting program to help mothers with substance use disorders better understand and respond to their children's needs while supporting recovery.
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Peer support and patient stories to help people join pulmonary rehab
This project sees whether pairing adults with COPD with trained peers and sharing real patient stories helps them start and stay in pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Personalized exercise testing to improve heart rehabilitation for older adults
This project uses exercise tests and customized workout intensity to help older adults get fitter and recover better during cardiac rehabilitation.
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Enhancing participation in pulmonary rehabilitation using peer support and storytelling
This study is looking for ways to help people with COPD join and stick with pulmonary rehabilitation programs by connecting them with supportive peers who have been through the program and sharing inspiring stories through videos.
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Talking about buprenorphine and methadone to start opioid treatment
This project helps people with opioid use disorder in the emergency department start lifesaving medications like buprenorphine or methadone by improving conversations about treatment options.
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Understanding how to improve postpartum care for women with pregnancy-related high blood pressure
This study looks at the difficulties women encounter when moving from pregnancy care to regular doctor visits after having high blood pressure during pregnancy, and it aims to find better ways for doctors to help these women manage their heart health afterward.
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Helping hospitalized smokers with heart and lung diseases quit smoking
This study is all about helping patients with heart and lung diseases quit smoking while they're in the hospital by having a special team of nurse practitioners provide personalized support and using text messages to keep them motivated after they go home.
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Understanding how insurance and organizations affect care for serious mental illness.
This study looks at how insurance plans and healthcare organization factors affect the quality of care for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, aiming to find out what gets in the way of them getting the right medications and therapy to feel better.
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Using virtual reality to help patients start treatment for opioid use disorder in the emergency department.
This study is exploring how using virtual reality can help people with opioid use disorder get started on buprenorphine treatment in emergency rooms, making it easier and more engaging for them to begin their recovery journey.
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Discussing buprenorphine and methadone for treating opioid use disorder
This study is looking at how to help people with opioid use disorder get the medications they need, like buprenorphine and methadone, by encouraging doctors in emergency rooms to talk with patients about their treatment options.
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Enhancing participation in pulmonary rehabilitation using peer support and storytelling
This study is looking to help people with COPD join pulmonary rehabilitation programs by connecting them with supportive peers who have been through the program and sharing inspiring stories through videos, making it easier and more encouraging for them to participate.
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Reducing unnecessary imaging for pulmonary embolism in emergency departments
This study is looking to reduce the number of unnecessary CT scans for blood clots in the lungs by helping doctors understand when these tests are really needed, so patients can stay safer and avoid extra costs and risks.
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Improving cardiac rehabilitation for older adults through personalized exercise plans
This study is looking at how to make heart rehab better for older adults by creating personalized exercise plans based on their fitness levels, so they can recover well and stay active in a way that suits their health needs.
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Improving lung cancer screening in Black and Hispanic communities through community health workers
This study is looking to help more Black and Hispanic people get screened for lung cancer by using community health workers who will provide support, share information about screening options, help with quitting smoking, and assist with any challenges in getting care.
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Helping mothers with substance use disorders improve parenting skills
This study is testing a special program called 'Mothering from the Inside Out' to help mothers dealing with substance use issues better understand their feelings and their children's needs, so they can strengthen their relationship and feel less stressed.
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Comparing two approaches to heart and lung rehabilitation for older adults in rural Massachusetts
This study is looking at two ways to help older adults with heart and lung problems in rural areas feel better and improve their quality of life—one method involves going to a rehabilitation center, while the other starts at the center and may include some home care if needed.
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