HEALTH BEHAVIOR

This pilot study looks at whether adding a community health worker to the care team helps children (under 17) with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control, reduces hospital stays, and lowers healthcare costs. The study involves 28 ch…

This study tests a 10-week program called HomeStyles, adapted for Chinese Americans, to help improve eating habits, physical activity, and overall health. About 400 adults of Chinese heritage with a heart or metabolic condition (or living with someone who has one) will take part.…

This study looks at how well a weight-loss program works for children and teens with obesity. About 700 kids aged 2 to 18 who are overweight will take part in a program run by their local municipality or hospital. The goal is to help them lose weight and build healthier habits du…

This study tests a new program that combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to help reduce binge eating in adults with overweight. About 100 participants will take online surveys, provide body measurements and glucose samples, and meditate daily. Some will also rec…

This study tests a group program for medical and PhD students to help them manage stress, improve sleep, and increase physical activity. The goal is to see if the program can improve their quality of life. About 97 students will take part, and their well-being will be measured be…

This study tests whether a new smartphone app can help African American men learn about prostate cancer and complete a home-based PSA test. About 80 men aged 55 to 69 from Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA test in the last two years will use either the new app or an existing governm…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app, an activity tracker, health coaching, and small rewards to help adults in rural Kentucky eat more fruits and vegetables, eat less fat, be more active, and spend less time on screens. About 279 people who currently have low fr…

This study follows 136 teens who were placed in foster care as young children after living in institutions. Researchers want to see how early caregiving affects their thinking, emotions, brain function, and mental health as they grow up. The goal is to understand if early interve…

This study tests whether local women can support mothers to improve feeding and care for moderately malnourished children aged 7-23 months in Punjab, Pakistan. The goal is to help children gain healthy weight and avoid long-term health problems. The study involves 350 mother-chil…

This study tests whether an 8-week family wellness program helps Latino children who speak Spanish at home get ready for kindergarten. The program includes summer sessions, text messages, and booster activities. Researchers will compare these families to those receiving usual car…

This study looks at whether a 4-week educational workshop can help caregivers of children who struggle to get enough healthy food. About 40 adults will attend weekly sessions and complete surveys to see if their food security and nutrition knowledge improve. The goal is to learn …

This study looks at what happens when 4,000 women in Taraba State, Nigeria, are offered free health insurance. Researchers want to see if it changes how often they go to the doctor, how much they spend on healthcare, and if it improves their health and ability to work. The goal i…

This study looks at whether a package of community improvements—like cleaning up vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial counseling and emergency cash—can improve the health and well-being of Black adults in Philadelphia. About 720 adults in 6…

This study looks at the lifestyle habits and quality of life of people who had cancer as young adults (ages 19–29) and are now at least one year past treatment. Researchers will use surveys, Fitbit data, and interviews to understand current behaviors and needs. The goal is to cre…

This study tests whether a package of community improvements—like cleaning up vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial help—can improve the health of Black children in Philadelphia. About 480 children and their families in 60 neighborhoods will…

This study is testing a smartphone program that uses activity trackers and secure data checks to help healthy adults become more productive and build better daily routines. Over 227,000 adults will use the app, get personalized task suggestions, and track their progress. The goal…