Research Studies
The Osher Center for Integrative Health advances the science of integrative health by conducting and disseminating rigorous research. Click any of the cards below to learn about our current research, and how you can participate in studies that are currently enrolling.
Current Studies
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Reducing ultra-processed foods from the diets of patients with major depressive disorder.
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Defining stress resilience and mindfulness effects in rheumatoid arthritis
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A national survey to understand what kinds of integrative health practices are being offered in safety-net health clinics.
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A randomized trial of a group-based yoga practice program versus physical conditioning program for treatment of urinary incontinence in women.
Perinatal Research for Improving Sleep and Mental Health
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Ayurveda and health education for breast cancer survivors
This is a research study about community midwifery care in the U.S. as a model to improve perinatal health outcomes and reduce healthcare inequities.
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This study tests an integrative pain management program aimed at improving outcomes and reducing opioid-related risks among chronic pain patients.
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Participate in a study on diet, diabetes, and food cravings.
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Are you a breast cancer survivor and done with primary treatment? You may be eligible to earn up to $160 in Amazon gift cards.
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This randomized controlled study tests acupuncture for painful diabetic neuropathy among linguistically and racially or ethnically diverse safety-net patients.
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This randomized controlled study tests the impact of integrative nutritional counseling on dietary attitudes, behavioral, and clinical outcomes in Chinese Americans with Type 2 diabetes.
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This 12-month study tests the impact of nutritional dietary changes on Type 2 diabetes
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A study using a new smartphone-based attention task that may help you better cope with lower back pain
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A study using weekly internet-based mindfulness classes over 8 weeks that may help you better cope with lower back pain.
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The goal of our study is to compare three different online behavioral interventions aimed at improving function an
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This study evaluates non-drug approaches to pain management on patient-centered outcomes for patients with cancer while they are in the hospital.
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This study aims to identify and measure teacher-related factors and skills that influence participant outcomes in mindfulness-based interventions.
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This study tests an integrative exercise program for individuals with dementia to maintain basic functional movement, increase body awareness and encourage social engagement.
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Are you undergoing chemotherapy? Would you like support for fatigue and sleep?