HEALTH BEHAVIOR

This study tests a mobile app that lets teen heart transplant patients record themselves taking their anti-rejection medication. The goal is to improve medication adherence and reduce the risk of organ rejection and hospital stays. About 100 teens aged 10-21 who have had a heart …

This study tests an online program called Families in Balance Online, designed to help parents of 2- to 5-year-olds build healthy routines around meals, sleep, and screen time. About 300 families with low income will be randomly assigned to either this interactive program or a se…

This study tests a 12-week health program for people at high risk for colorectal cancer. The program includes group workshops, online support, daily check-ins, and a health buddy to help improve diet, exercise, and reduce smoking or alcohol use. 80 participants will be randomly a…

This study tests whether personalized self-management training helps people with gastrointestinal cancer adopt healthier habits like better diet and more exercise. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard training for 6 weeks. The goal is to s…

Childhood cancer survivors who received certain treatments are at higher risk for heart problems. This study tests whether an online program with personalized education and motivational coaching can encourage them to get a recommended heart screening. About 350 adult survivors wi…

This study looks at how words like 'all natural' or 'zero sugar' on beer, hard seltzer, and flavored malt drinks change what people think about the drink and whether they want to try it. About 1,500 adults in the US who drink alcohol will answer questions after seeing different l…

This study aims to find the best way to deliver preventive health screenings to people in underserved and rural areas. It will compare different methods, such as interactive health reports, mobile screening units, and even droid-assisted screenings, to see which improves health e…

This study tests a new group program called Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health Team Intervention (CCSH-TI) for healthcare workers at a cancer center. The program uses mindfulness and compassion exercises to help staff handle stress and improve teamwork. Researchers will enroll …

This study is a health check for students at Constructor University Bremen and employees at HAW-Hamburg. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects wellbeing and find ways to suppor…

This study looks at what happens when menthol cigarettes and flavored little cigars are removed from store shelves, combined with quit-smoking ads sent by text. About 1,185 adults who smoke menthol cigarettes will shop in a mock store and answer surveys. The goal is to see if the…

This study aims to see if newly developed wearable sensors are comfortable and safe for healthy adults aged 18 to 99. Researchers will also check if these sensors accurately measure vital signs like heart rate and breathing compared to approved medical devices. The goal is to gat…

This study tests whether a structured, stage-based educational program can improve HPV knowledge, health beliefs, and vaccination intentions among first-year nursing students. 88 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the program or no education. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether five weekly workshops on climate change can improve awareness, environmental attitudes, and eco-friendly behaviors in 66 middle school students aged 12-13. The workshops use interactive activities based on protection motivation theory. Researchers will me…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app and support from healthcare professionals to help pregnant women exercise more. One hundred women in their first trimester will join and be followed until they give birth. The goal is to see if the program helps them meet phys…

This study trains community health workers to create and share personal stories and infographics on social media to promote flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory virus vaccines. Researchers will survey the health workers' social media followers to see if the messages change their …

This study tests whether putting warning labels on sugary drinks helps people choose healthier options. Over 500 adults will shop in a mock store and see either a warning label or a plain label on drinks. Researchers will track how much sugar people buy and drink over four weekly…

This pilot study tests a 10-week digital program called KnowHow for parents of children aged 3-5. The program includes a mobile app, virtual group discussions, and mailed materials covering mindful parenting, healthy eating, and physical activity. Researchers want to see if the p…

This study looks at how online brain health tools and in-person workshops can help college students and staff think, feel, and live better. About 1,000 people from two Dallas colleges will take part over one year. The goal is to learn what works best to create healthier, brain-fr…

This study looks at the health habits of 100 young people in the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, including staff and cadets. Researchers will measure things like body fat, depression, anxiety, stress, and coping skills. The goal is to create a training program t…

This pilot study tests a program called PhytoRx Families that provides free fruits and vegetables to rural North Carolina families. The goal is to see if it helps them eat healthier and improve food security. The study will enroll 30 adult-child pairs (children ages 8-14) and mea…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Connect2Care can help African American men ages 45-69 learn about prostate cancer and feel ready to take a PSA screening test. About 266 men in Oklahoma who haven't been screened recently will use either the Connect2Care app or a s…