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Vichag Trials Digest
Vichag Trials Digest is a monthly snapshot of recently-published innovatively designed clinical trials led through independent community clinics. The digest highlights pragmatic study designs, operational insights, and trial models that can inspire sponsors, sites, and trialists alike.
June 2026
A pragmatic cluster-randomized trial across 36 US independant health center clinics evaluating whether team-based, protocol-driven hypertension management could improve blood pressure control in low-income populations. The study highlights community-based research networks, task-sharing models, and home monitoring in delivering high-impact clinical care and research.
May 2026
A landmark community-based cluster-randomized trial across 67 U.S. communities evaluating whether locally-driven opioid interventions could reduce overdose deaths. The study offers valuable lessons in pragmatic trial design, implementation frameworks, and the power of independent community clinic research networks.