HEALTH BEHAVIOR

This study tests whether an 8-week program delivered through WeChat can help parents encourage their children (ages 6-12) to be more physically active in outdoor natural spaces. Families are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a program based on Self-Determination Theory pl…

This pilot study looks at whether adding a community health worker to the diabetes care team helps children recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The health worker will visit the child's home, help set health goals, and address social needs like food or housing. The study will…

This study aims to help moderately malnourished children aged 7-23 months in Punjab, Pakistan grow healthy by teaching mothers better feeding, hygiene, and care practices. About 350 mother-child pairs will take part in a program where women support each other using local solution…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app, an activity tracker, phone coaching, and rewards to help adults in rural Kentucky eat more fruits and vegetables, cut down on fat, get more exercise, and spend less time on screens. About 279 participants will use the app and…

This study evaluates a weight-loss program for children aged 2-18 with obesity in Denmark. The program involves diet changes, physical activity, and counseling for the whole family. Researchers will track changes in BMI and motivation to see if the program helps kids achieve a he…

This study tests a new program that combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to help people with overweight reduce binge eating. One hundred participants will either receive the full program (counseling plus daily meditation) or just daily meditation. The main goal …

This study tests a group program for health students that focuses on managing stress, improving sleep, and increasing physical activity. The goal is to see if the program can boost students' quality of life and help them build healthier habits. About 97 medical and PhD students w…

This study looks at whether a big investment in Black neighborhoods—like cleaning up vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial counseling and cash help—can improve children's health. Researchers are working with 221 families in Philadelphia. The…

The BREATHE study tests whether a one-hour interactive lesson on air pollution can change how middle-school students think and act about pollution. About 600 students will be split into two groups: one gets the air pollution lesson, the other a lesson on vaccines. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether putting health warnings on alcohol containers can reduce drinking. 720 adults who drink at least once a week will bring their own alcohol to study visits, where labels warning about cancer, high blood pressure, and liver scarring will be added to some bot…

This study tests a 10-week educational program called HomeStyles-China, designed to help Chinese American adults improve their diet, increase physical activity, and reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will enroll 400 participants and measure changes in…

This study tests whether a family wellness program helps Latino children entering kindergarten improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills. The program includes 8 weekly summer workshops, booster sessions, and text messages over 10 months. Researchers will compa…

This study tests a 4-week group coaching program called FAVORes for caregivers of children in food-insecure households. The workshop teaches budgeting, nutrition, and how to find community resources. Researchers will survey 40 participants before and after the program to see if i…

This pilot study tests whether a smartphone app called Prostate Cancer Genius can help African American men learn about prostate cancer and complete a home-based PSA test. Eighty men aged 55 to 69 from Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA test in two years will use either the new app o…

This study tests if a package of community improvements—like cleaning vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial help—can improve the health of Black residents in Philadelphia. About 571 adults in 60 neighborhoods will be tracked for changes in o…

This study looks at the lifestyle habits and quality of life of young adults who had cancer between ages 19 and 29. Researchers will use surveys and fitness trackers to understand current behaviors and then create a personalized diet and exercise program. The goal is to help surv…

This study is testing a smartphone app that gives you daily tips and tasks to help you be more productive and active. It uses a wearable sensor to track your movement and a secure system to verify your progress. The goal is to see if this combination can help healthy adults build…

This study gives 4000 women in Taraba State, Nigeria free health insurance for one year. Researchers want to see if it increases healthcare use, reduces costs, and improves health and economic well-being. The goal is to understand if providing free insurance can help women get th…

This study follows 136 children from Romania who were placed in foster care after living in institutions. Researchers track their thinking skills, emotional health, brain activity, and social behavior into young adulthood. The goal is to understand whether early foster care can i…