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The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) had a broad and visible presence throughout the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Nov. 7-10 in New Orleans. Faculty and staff participated in more than 40 sessions across a wide spectrum of scientific and educational sessions. Their contributions spanned general and featured presentations, moderated discussions, digital poster forums, late-breaking and featured science, and hands-on simulations.

Chronic pain is one of the most burdensome conditions in the United States, with lower back pain comprising the largest subset of those conditions, and veterans bearing a disproportionate amount of this societal burden. Two Duke researchers will lead a new study to change that reality and raise the standard of pain care management with navigated care.

For most of rural America, access to clinical research addressing rural health — and to physician-researchers focused on this area — is extremely limited. According to Danny Benjamin, MD, PhD, MPH, that’s simply not sustainable for long-term health in most of the country. As a leader of a program designed to develop future researchers through hands-on experience and mentorship, Benjamin is working to address this shortage.

A program that removes copays for physical therapy is associated with lower rates of costly health care services like imaging, injection, and surgery, according to findings from a new study from ATI Physical Therapy and the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). The report, “Episode of Care Characteristics following Implementation of a No Co-pay Physical Therapy Program for Musculoskeletal Conditions” was published on October 24 in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal and made available on ptfirst.com.

The Duke Clinical Research Institute's (DCRI) podcast "Beyond the Endpoint" returns for its second season to address some of the most pressing health questions facing both listeners and the research community.

Faculty members and fellows of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) shared their expertise during the European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC) in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 29—Sept. 1.

DCRI Accomplishments showcases the publications, awards, and other achievements of our faculty members. Each quarter, a new collection will highlight the most recent accomplishments.

A new study shows that a simplified two-dose antibiotic treatment may be just as effective as traditional long-term IV therapy for serious staph (staphylococcus) bloodstream infections, offering patients a safer and easier path to recovery.

A new clinical trial aims to understand whether the early addition of the LDL-cholesterol-lowering medication inclisiran can help reduce cardiac and limb events, such as heart attack, stroke, or amputation, in people who have recently undergone a successful revascularization procedure.

i-Cubed, the Duke Clinical Research Institute’s center for clinical research innovation, is excited to introduce Luminate Insights, an education and training platform designed to enhance the capacity and confidence of clinical research professionals across the globe. The platform delivers dynamic, multi-format learning experiences grounded in real-world application, offering a state-of-the-art approach to clinical research education.