Current Collaborative Science & Innovation Studies
The Collaborative Science & Innovation Team collaborates with multiple Billings Clinic and regional partners to improve health care delivery and patient-centered outcomes. Our interdisciplinary team science approach also supports and aligns with research endeavors in Nursing Research, Trauma Research, and various residency programs at Billings Clinic to maintain a culture of inquiry and innovation.
Adjunctive Triple Chronotherapy in the Acute Treatment of Depression and Suicidality in the Adolescent Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Triple chronotherapy (TCT) combines sleep deprivation, bright light therapy, and sleep phase advancement in the acute treatment of depression. This randomized controlled trial examines the effectiveness of adding triple chronotherapy in the acute treatment of depression and suicidality in adolescents compared to usual treatment care, which includes individual and group therapy, and medication adjustments.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03679962
Principal Investigator: Mariela Herrera, MD, Billings Clinic
Co-Investigator: Diane Hurd, PMHNP, Beginners Mind Mental Health Services, Billings MT
Early Detection of Genetic Risk (EDGE)
The goal of this study is to help patients by identifying hereditary cancer risks through screening and genetic testing. Researchers will determine which risk screening method is most effective at increasing the identification of genetic risk for the eight most common hereditary cancers: tablet screening in the primary care waiting room or by letter/email sent to primary care clinic patients. Ultimately, the goal is to determine strategies to provide at-risk patients genetic testing without increasing burden on primary care providers to fully assess family history, arrange testing and develop a guideline-based follow-up plan.
Funding is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Grant Office ID: A140201, Funding Source ID: 1U01CA232795-01A1.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04746794
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Swisher, MD, University of Washington, Seattle WA
Site Investigator: Jeannine M. Brant, PhD, Billings Clinic
Feasibility of Using Holographic Memory Resolution® (HMR) in Patients/Clients with Pain
Holographic Memory Resolution® is a mind-body technique used to treat individuals with a variety of complaints including depression, anxiety, pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This study investigated the use of Holographic Memory Resolution® to manage chronic pain in study participants. Although HMR® has been used for decades, this is the first study published on its use.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05001399
Principal Investigator: Mary Gaddy, MD, Billings Clinic
Co-Principal Investigator: Brent Baum, STB, SSL, LISAC, Healing Dimensions ACC, Tucson, AZ
Achieving Opportunity Equity and Expanded Clinical Trial Participation in Rural Communities through Integration of Clinical Trial Documentation within the Billings Clinic Electronic Health Record
This project seeks to develop a comprehensive and collaborative solution to address the problem of access to clinical trials among underserved, rural, and BIPOC patients. Integration and implementation of PowerTrials, a clinical research build for the Cerner Electronic Health Record, will expand decentralized clinical trial offerings in rural health spaces, decreasing travel burden and increasing opportunity and health-related outcomes equity for rural patients interested in participating in clinical trials.
Funding is provided by the Genentech Innovation Fund.
Principal Investigator: Jamie (Besel) Nelson, PhD, Billings Clinic
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, Montana State University-Bozeman
Nursing Research Projects
