FEASIBILITY STUDIES

This study is testing if it's practical for certain hospitalized patients to be sent home early and continue their care through a 'Virtual Ward.' Patients would be monitored remotely from home using a smartphone app to track their vital signs and symptoms. The main goal is to see…

This small pilot study is testing whether a 6-week education program focused on adding herbs and spices to meals can help college students eat better. Researchers will enroll 30 students with poor diets to see if the program is practical and acceptable, and to check for early sig…

This study is testing whether a mobile app for parents can help their 3-4 year old children follow healthy daily movement guidelines. Researchers will compare 80 families using the app to a group that gets it later. The app provides weekly tips and goals to encourage more physica…

This study is testing whether sending daily text messages and including a game in a mindfulness phone app makes Black male college students more likely to use it. The goal is to see if using the app more often can help reduce risky drinking habits and stress. About 40 eligible st…

This study is testing a behavioral health program designed to help nursing home residents experiencing depression and their primary caregivers. The program focuses on building resilience and coping skills during the transition to nursing home care. Researchers will compare this p…

This study is testing whether a wireless chest sensor can help nurses better monitor patients recovering from major spinal deformity surgery. The sensor continuously tracks heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs, sending alerts to nurses' phones, aiming to catch problems ea…

This is a small pilot study to see if researchers can properly run a larger future trial. It tests whether adding a 10-session parenting program (called ATTACH) to usual family support helps parents better understand their young child's thoughts and feelings. The study involves 5…