Clinical research
Kaiser Permanente conducts innovative, translational research that is an integral part of our social mission and essential to providing members with quality health care. Read more about the importance of clinical research and how it drives medical advancements at Kaiser Permanente.
Coronavirus may double severe complications in pregnancy
March 22, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study published in JAMA finds twice the risk of severe maternal morbidity associated with coronavirus infection during pregnancy.
Erasing outcome disparities for colon cancer screening
February 25, 2022
A regional Kaiser Permanente program eliminated disparities in colorectal cancer death rates between Black and white members.
Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to later risk of hypertension
February 10, 2022
A Kaiser Permanente study found that blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy were tied to increased risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy-related high blood pressure conditions.
Study finds link between physical activity and enhanced mental wellness during pandemic
November 17, 2021
A survey of more than 20,000 people shows that individuals who exercised more during the initial lockdown period of the pandemic experienced less anxiety and depression than those who didn’t.
Young children gained weight during the pandemic
September 7, 2021
A Kaiser Permanente study shows youngsters gained excess weight from 2019 to 2020, with kids age 5 to 11 gaining more than 11- to 17-year-olds.