Brown University

This study tested whether sending young adults personalized feedback about their drinking the morning after could help them cut back. 152 heavy drinkers aged 18-29 were randomly assigned to receive daily feedback via mobile phone, with or without monetary incentives, or just comp…

This study tested a combination of an immune-boosting drug (durvalumab) and a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) for people with stage III lung cancer that hadn't spread. The goal was to see if adding SBRT after standard chemoradiation could help control the cancer lon…

This study tested a program called CARE to help people with bipolar disorder stick to their treatment after leaving prison. 34 adults participated in a small pilot trial to see if the program was feasible and acceptable. The goal was to improve symptom control and satisfaction wi…

This study tested a new program called CARE to help people with bipolar disorder stick with their treatment after leaving prison. 18 adults participated to see if the program was practical and helpful. The goal was to improve mood stability and reduce symptoms.

This study tested a new way to deliver HIV and chronic disease care by bringing services into community microfinance groups in rural Kenya. About 1,200 adults with HIV took part, with some receiving care in the community and others at usual clinics. The goal was to see if combini…

This study tested a short, two-session therapy called Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy (ABBT) to help people newly diagnosed with HIV stay committed to their medical care. The therapy teaches coping skills to overcome barriers like fear of disclosure. Researchers tracked whether…

This completed Phase 3 trial tested a program called Safe South Africa, designed for teenage boys aged 15-17 in high-risk South African communities. The program includes two weekly group sessions and home activities to reduce HIV risk behaviors and intimate partner violence. Rese…

This study follows children born to mothers who took part in a larger trial in rural Ethiopia. Some mothers received extra nutrition (protein, iron, iodine) or treatment for infections during pregnancy. Researchers will measure brain activity, attention, and growth in these child…

This study looked at how the brain uses 'noise'—random variations in brain cell activity—to help people learn. Researchers tested 47 healthy adults using brain scans and computer models to see if this noise makes learning faster or more efficient. The goal was to understand a bas…

This study looked at whether a case management program called PartnerED could help reduce unnecessary hospital stays for people with Alzheimer's disease living in assisted living facilities. Researchers worked with care managers who gave emergency room doctors real-time informati…

This study tested a program to help Southeast Asian families (Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian, or Vietnamese) with children ages 6 to 11 eat healthier. The program included nutrition classes, one-on-one talks, text messages, and coupons for healthy food. The main goal was to see if the…

This study looked at how smoking marijuana with different levels of THC affects alcohol cravings and drinking in people who are heavy drinkers and also use marijuana. 157 participants were given either a high-THC, moderate-THC, or placebo marijuana cigarette, then their alcohol c…

This study tested a predictive analytics tool called PROVIDENT to forecast where overdose deaths might happen next. Researchers randomly assigned 39 Rhode Island municipalities to either use the tool or continue with standard prevention efforts. The goal was to see if directing r…

This study looked at how certain brain rhythms (beta waves) influence our ability to feel touch. Researchers used brain scans, EEG, and mild magnetic pulses in 39 healthy adults to see if changing these rhythms could alter touch perception. The goal was to better understand the b…

This study tested whether adding a quick, painless liver scan (Fibroscan®) to standard screening questions could better identify people at risk for liver disease caused by both alcohol and excess weight. Fourteen English- or Spanish-speaking adults from underserved communities to…

This study looked at how moderate alcohol use affects inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. Researchers gave controlled amounts of alcohol to 76 healthy volunteers and people with HIV, then used blood tests and brain scans to measure immune and brain changes. The goal…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program is practical and well-liked by young gay, bisexual, and queer men who are at risk for HIV. About 60 participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a control group. The main goal was to see if the pr…

This study tested an online mindfulness program called Mindfulness-Based Queer Resilience (MBQR) for young gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV. Nineteen participants joined a nine-week group program to learn meditation and stress-reduction skills. The goal was to see if …

This study gave free e-cigarettes to 17 adult smokers with asthma for 8 weeks to see if they would smoke fewer regular cigarettes and have better lung function. Researchers measured changes in smoking habits, dependence, and asthma symptoms. The goal was to gather early informati…

This study tested a new gender-affirming program called STARS for transgender women who have experienced intimate partner violence. The goal was to see if it could help reduce HIV risk and improve safety. Thirty-seven participants were randomly assigned to either the STARS progra…

This study tested whether a special planning program helps people with dementia in assisted living have their care wishes written down. Over 2,300 residents took part. The program aimed to increase the number of residents with do-not-resuscitate or do-not-hospitalize orders on fi…

This study looked at 26 late preterm infants (born at 34-36 weeks) to see if non-invasive brain wave and heart rate tests could better predict how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers measured brain activity (aEEG), heart rate variability, and breathing patterns within the…

This completed study looked at 82 young adults aged 21-34 who use both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Researchers tested how cues like seeing a cigarette or vape affect cravings and attention in the lab and in daily life. The goal was to understand shared and unique trigger…