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This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy can help reduce speech anxiety in students. Over 1,500 participants from multiple universities took part. Researchers compared how a person's usual positive outlook versus their in-the-moment feelings predicted thera…

This study tested a wearable device that uses mild electrical stimulation to help people who have had a stroke walk better. Ten participants walked with and without the device on a treadmill and overground. The goal was to see if the stimulation improved walking speed and how eve…

This study tested a smartphone-based program to help people with chronic pain who also drink heavily. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use and helpful. 32 adults from primary care, including rural areas, took part. The results will show if this approach is worth studyin…

This study tested whether a wearable robotic suit (called an 'exosuit') can make physical therapy easier and less painful for people with low back pain. 44 adults aged 18 to 70 with low back pain wore the suit while doing therapy tasks. Researchers measured pain, comfort, and mov…

This small study tested a wearable device that uses electrical stimulation to help people who had a stroke walk farther and more efficiently. Four participants completed 12 training sessions over 4-5 weeks. The goal was to see if the device is practical and improves walking endur…

This study looked at whether spending time in nature improves mood and thinking for people with and without Parkinson's disease. About 97 adults aged 40 and older completed online surveys about their connection to nature, mood, sleep, and quality of life. The goal was to understa…

This study created and tested a program called Families FORWARD to help parents and caregivers of autistic youth (ages 14-21) plan for their child's transition to adulthood. 27 families from Massachusetts took part in the program and completed surveys and interviews. The goal was…

This study looked at how deaf children learn new words in American Sign Language (ASL). Researchers used eye-tracking and simple tasks to see if children assume each object has only one sign name. The study included 48 deaf children aged 18-60 months who use ASL, some with deaf p…

This study looked at whether different types of stroke patients walk better with a soft robotic exosuit or an electrical stimulation device. 22 people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago participated. Researchers measured walking speed and energy use to see which device worked…

This study looked at whether watching a video that highlights how exercise improves your mood can boost motivation to work out, compared to a video focused on fitness benefits. Researchers recruited 48 stressed college students and measured their exercise motivation and how often…

This study looked at how people with Parkinson's disease perceive the world around them, including vision and unusual experiences like seeing things that aren't there. Researchers surveyed 54 adults with Parkinson's online to see how these perceptions relate to mood, sleep, and t…