HEALTH BEHAVIOR

This study tests whether a family-based weight management program can slow the start of puberty in girls aged 6.5 to 8 years who have overweight or obesity. Half of the 240 girls will join a 20-session program focused on healthy eating and activity, while the other half receive u…

The Reset trial, led by Stanford University, aims to find the best combination of four dietary strategies for weight loss in a fully digital program. 208 adults with overweight or obesity will receive a 12-week remote intervention that includes daily self-weighing, weekly lessons…

This study tests whether using portable air cleaners and other indoor air quality measures can lower the risk of heart disease in older adults (ages 55-79) living in Montana, where wildfires are common. Participants will use air cleaning devices at home, and researchers will trac…

This pilot study will test whether adding a digital app to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens aged 12-17 who have both depression and overweight. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either CBT plus the app or CBT alone. The main goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether tracking only high-calorie, low-nutrition foods (Red Zone Foods) works as well as tracking all foods and calories for weight loss. About 328 adults with overweight or obesity will use a digital program for 12 months. The goal is to see if a simpler approa…

This study tests whether an AI-powered chatbot can help adults aged 65 and older start and stick with a personalized exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive function, like memory and attention, over 24 weeks. Ninety participants will either get the chatbot…

This study will test a digital platform called MEVA that measures cognitive wellness in healthy adults aged 55 to 75. Participants will complete activities and questionnaires to see how reliable and easy the platform is. The goal is to understand if the tool works well for older …

This study will test a three-session education program for adults aged 65 and older at primary care centers. The program aims to improve their confidence, healthy habits, and ability to understand health information. One group will receive the program, and the other will get usua…

This study looks at how much healthcare workers know about healthy lifestyles, how healthy their own habits are, and what they recommend to patients. About 150 healthcare workers from different hospitals will answer surveys and get health checks. The goal is to find gaps between …

This study tests a new program designed to help middle school students (ages 11-13) develop a sense of responsibility toward climate change. The program is based on two well-known theories about how people form beliefs and make decisions. Researchers will measure changes in stude…

This study looks at how self-compassion and self-belief relate to pain, body awareness, and healthy behaviors in people 65 and older. Researchers will ask 150 older adults to fill out online questionnaires. The goal is to understand these connections better, not to test a treatme…

This study tests whether training lay leaders to run food literacy workshops is as effective as having experts lead them. About 480 Arab and Jewish women from disadvantaged areas in Jerusalem will take part. The goal is to see if this 'train the trainer' approach can improve food…