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.
HPV home-testing research supports better cervical cancer prevention and screening
January 11, 2022
Angela J. Sparks, MD, of Washington Permanente Medical Group is co-investigator on a Kaiser Permanente study that supports the use of home-testing for human papillomavirus, which causes virtually all cervical cancers.
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.
Where you live may affect your survival after heart attack
August 9, 2021
A Kaiser Permanente study finds Black heart attack survivors from disadvantaged neighborhoods face higher risk of death within 5 years than those from wealthier areas.
New tool for early identification of COVID-19 surges
July 27, 2021
Kaiser Permanente develops a simple method to help hospitals and communities identify early signs of a large community spread of infectious diseases.