RURAL HEALTH

This study tests whether a family-focused healthy lifestyle program (iAmHealthy) plus clinic-level changes can help manage obesity in children aged 6–11 living in rural areas. Over 1,000 families will take part in group education sessions and individual health coaching, or receiv…

This study tests a program that gives fresh fruits and vegetables to Native American adults aged 55 and older who face food insecurity and have type 2 diabetes or are at risk. Participants receive vouchers to buy healthy food at local centers, along with nutrition education. The …

This study tests whether a program called "Healthy Children, Healthy Communities" helps children ages 3 to 5 in rural family childcare homes eat more fruits and vegetables. About 120 childcare providers and 240 children will take part. Providers in the program group receive onlin…

This study tests whether a 12-week chair yoga program is practical and helpful for 20 heart failure patients aged 55 and older living in rural Alabama. Researchers will work with patients and community members to design the program and measure changes in thinking skills and quali…

This study tests whether remote nutritional counseling helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plan and feel better. 240 adults with invasive cancer starting therapy will receive either a single consultation with written materials or a more intensive program with monthly f…

This study tests whether a 6-session therapy program (CBT-PSI) can reduce loneliness and improve mental health in adults living in agricultural areas. 65 participants will be assigned to either the therapy or a health education group. The goal is to see if changing thoughts and b…

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 whether a virtual reality (VR) training program can help healthcare providers better counsel rural veterans about suicide prevention and safe storage of firearms and medications. Thirty-six providers will be randomly assigned to either the VR training or a standa…

This study follows 400 parents in rural Ohio who are part of the Ohio START program, which connects them to substance use treatment and peer mentors. Researchers want to see if having treatment services close to home and strong social support helps parents recover and improves th…