PREVENTION

This study tested two 8-week exercise programs in 45 amateur padel players to see if they could reduce risk factors for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Both programs involved strength exercises for the forearm and shoulder. The goal was to improve wrist, grip, and rotator c…

This study tests whether a computer program called pronia.ai can help doctors identify young people at high risk for psychosis and offer them early, tailored treatment. Participants aged 16 to 40 with early warning signs will either receive standard care or the AI-guided approach…

This study tested a drug called abatacept, given as a shot under the skin, to prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 29 adults with blood cancers. Participants received a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. The goal was to see if aba…

This study looked at whether the Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) can predict injuries in amateur rugby players. Twenty healthy adult players from Normandy were tested at the start and end of the season, and their injuries were tracked. The goal was to see if a low FMS™ score c…

This study tested whether giving kids a connected toothbrush and a behavioral health app after cavity surgery helps them brush better and lowers dental costs. 93 children aged 4-7 who had surgery for cavities used the smart toothbrush and received motivational texts. Researchers …

This study tested an online program called EMPATIA designed to prevent mental health issues in teenagers who already have mild symptoms. 158 adolescents aged 12-18 used the program for 8 weeks. Researchers compared them to teens receiving usual care to see if the online intervent…

This study tested three different daily doses of the HIV prevention pill PrEP in 54 pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The goal was to find the dose that gives the best protection without harming the mother or baby. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and tracked any…

This small pilot study tested an 8-week mindfulness and meditation program in 3 adults with substance use disorders. Participants reported lower stress and improved mindfulness after the program. One person stayed sober long-term, while two relapsed within a year. The study shows…

This study tested a training program called SAFE for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are working or looking for work. The program taught them about COVID-19, how to use protective gear, social distancing, and self-advocacy. 67 young adults took part, an…

This study tested whether a taurolidine-based lock solution can prevent infections in central venous catheters used in intensive care. 120 ICU patients received either the taurolidine solution, a tigecycline-heparin mix, or plain saline to lock their catheters. The goal was to se…

This pilot study tested a 6-week family-based program called Juntos to prevent dating violence among Latine adolescents aged 12-16 and their caregivers. 41 families in Pittsburgh were randomly assigned to the program or a resource guide. The study measured how acceptable and feas…

This study compared an experimental oral anticoagulant called Dimolegin to the standard injectable drug Clexane for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in 215 adults undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The goal was to see if the pill is as effective and safe as the in…

This study tested whether a single 3-hour group therapy session based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could prevent mental health disorders in 120 women recently displaced by war in Ukraine. The women had mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression. The goal was…

This study tested whether dental interns can apply cavity-preventing sealants just as well after watching a video as after in-person training. Fifty children aged 7–9 each had two molars treated, one by each training method. After three months, the sealants placed by video-traine…

This study tested whether educational sessions led by nurses could help prevent smartphone addiction in teenagers. Two hundred students aged 13 to 16 took part. The program used a health belief model to teach about the risks of excessive phone use. Researchers measured addiction …

This completed study involved 105 adults with PICC lines to see how well they understood and followed a therapeutic education program. The program used webinars and questionnaires to teach patients how to care for their lines and reduce risks. The goal was to help patients take a…

This completed study looked at hand and wrist injuries in professional hockey players in the Swedish Hockey League over three seasons. Researchers analyzed injury data from about 2,300 games to understand what types of injuries happen, when they occur, and which players are most …

This study looked at whether CBD ads with health claims (like curing cancer) make people more likely to buy CBD products. 460 adults completed a shopping task in a mini mart, seeing either CBD ads or non-CBD ads. Researchers tracked how many bought a CBD product and what they tho…

This study looked at whether 24 sessions of moderate aerobic exercise could improve fitness in postmenopausal women who get short of breath easily. Researchers measured how well their hearts and lungs worked during exercise. The goal was to see if exercise training can help reduc…