Comparative Effectiveness, Cost and Outcomes Research Center

Welcome to the Comparative Effectiveness, Cost and Outcomes Research Center. We coordinate many study groups at the University of Washington, whose information can be found below. To learn more about us, visit the about us page.

Areas of Investigation

Investigational Vertebroplasty Efficacy and Safety Trial (INVEST)
PI: David Kallmes, MD
Study Information

INVEST Data Coordinating Center, University of Washington
PI: Jeffrey G. Jarvik, MD, MPH

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A Minimally Invasive Approach to the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Sleep Apnea Research Group
PI: Edward M. Weaver, MD, MPH
Study Information
Antidepressants in the Treatment of Sinusitis
PI: Greg Davis, MD MPH – Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Study Information
Trends in the Treatment in Low Back Pain
PI: Janna Friedly, MD MPH – Rehabilitation Medicine
Study Information
Medically-related Personal Bankruptcy in the Medicare population
PI: Jeffrey Jarvik, MD, MPH
Study Information

Completed Research

Cohort Study of Treatment For Discogenic Back Pain (DISCO)
PI: Sohail K. Mirza, MD
Study Information

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Indications for Lumbar Fusions
Epidemiology of Spinal Surgery
PI: Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH
Study Information

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UWTV - Controversies in Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Surgery
Injury Severity, Insurance and the Risk of Personal Bankruptcy
PI: William Hollingworth, PhD – Radiology and Pharmacy
Study Information
CT/MR Synthesis
PI: David Haynor, MD, PhD
Study Information

Resources

Methodology Core
PI: Patrick J. Heagerty, Professor
Study Information
Follow-up Unit
Manager: Joseph Meno
Follow-up Unit site
IRB Toolkit
Operation Information


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