Boston University

This study tested a counseling program called CETA for women with HIV who had experienced intimate partner violence and had unsuppressed virus levels. About 399 women in South Africa took part, receiving either CETA or standard care. The goal was to see if CETA could help more wo…

This study tested a wrist-worn cooling device to see if it can reduce the severity of hot flashes in women and men. 27 participants wore both an active cooling device and a placebo device for two weeks each, recording their hot flashes in a diary. The goal was to compare the numb…

This study tested a program called TOPPS for people taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder who also have chronic pain. The program uses counseling and education to help patients manage pain without turning to opioids. Researchers compared it to a health education group in 1…

This study tested whether an online self-guided program could effectively return genetic test results for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer to African American women. Over 900 women participated, and researchers measured how many chose to learn their results and how it affecte…

This study looked at whether different warning formats on cigarillo packages can influence young adults' smoking and quitting behaviors. Over 700 participants sorted cigarillo packs online for 4 weeks and reported their intentions to quit or cut back. The goal was to see which wa…

This study tested whether remote tai chi and wellness programs are practical for veterans with PTSD and chronic pain. 42 veterans participated in a 12-week program delivered via video. The goal was to see if veterans were satisfied and would stick with the program, to inform a fu…

This study collected blood and saliva from 334 people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and their relatives to find genetic variations linked to the condition. Researchers compared DNA from patients and family members using advanced sequencing. No treatment or intervention was gi…

This study tested whether sending text messages to new mothers could help them follow recommended infant care practices, like placing babies on their backs to sleep and breastfeeding. Over 2,100 pregnant women and new mothers participated. The goal was to see if mobile health tec…

This study looked at how common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) changes the community of microbes in the respiratory tract and the body's local immune response. Researchers collected samples from 75 people with and without CVID to analyze RNA and proteins. The goal was to unders…