Drexel University
Clinical trials sponsored by Drexel University, explained in plain language.
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Could sharing your weight data be the secret to keeping it off?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if sharing daily health data helps people maintain weight loss. Over 300 adults with overweight or obesity followed a 2-year lifestyle program. They tracked their weight, activity, and food, and researchers tested if sharing this data with a coach, a support gro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:42 UTC
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Can mindfulness be the missing piece for lasting weight loss?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding specific mindfulness and acceptance skills to standard remote weight loss counseling helps people lose more weight. Researchers worked with 276 adults who were overweight or obese to see if learning awareness, acceptance, and values-clarity techni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Web tool aims to ease the heavy burden on dementia caregivers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an online tool called WeCareAdvisor could help caregivers of people with dementia. 262 caregivers used the web-based tool for 3-6 months to get advice on managing challenging behaviors like agitation or anxiety. Researchers measured if the tool reduced c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:41 UTC
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Scientists search for a brainwave 'Fingerprint' to power future mental health tech
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if a simple, portable EEG headset (which measures brainwaves) can accurately track the same complex brain network activity as an expensive MRI machine. Researchers measured brain activity in 24 healthy adults using both devices while they did attention tas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Drexel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:41 UTC