Florida International University

This study tests a program designed for Haitian immigrants living with HIV. The goal is to help them stay engaged in medical care and lower their HIV viral load. Participants attend four monthly meetings and fill out questionnaires. The study also includes a photo-sharing activit…

This study tests an online program that teaches parents strategies to help their young children (14-48 months) with social communication delays or autism. The program is self-directed, so parents can use it at home without a therapist. Researchers will see if it improves children…

This study tests two ways to help Latino men with HIV take their medication regularly: text message reminders alone or combined with a digital navigator. If one approach doesn't work, participants get extra support. The goal is to improve medication adherence and keep the virus u…

This study tests whether adding motivational interviewing to contingency management (rewards for healthy behaviors) helps men who have sex with men and use methamphetamine start or restart HIV prevention (PrEP) or treatment (ART). Four hundred participants will receive either con…

This study looks at whether using a simple bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can help doctors better manage fluids in patients hospitalized with worsening heart failure. About 66 adults will be randomly assigned to either ultrasound-guided care or standard care. The main goal is to see …

This study tests whether doing tai chi and qigong online can reduce depressive symptoms in people aged 50-75 living with HIV. Participants will take either a 12-week tai chi class or a health education class, both via Zoom. Researchers will compare the groups to see if tai chi im…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can help Hispanic young adults (ages 18-25) who binge drink reduce their alcohol use. Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a no-treatment control group. The study measures changes in drinking …

This study looks at how menthol flavor in e-cigarettes affects young users' nicotine addiction, puffing habits, and exposure to harmful chemicals. Researchers will compare menthol and tobacco flavors in 250 e-cigarette users aged 21-35. The goal is to help the FDA decide whether …

This study enrolls teens aged 12–17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. They will learn a brief program about using social media in active, positive ways. Researchers will measure changes in feelings of loneliness, burdensomeness, and distress. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study tests whether a low-frequency vibrating mat can improve stress recovery, sleep quality, mood, and attention in healthy adults aged 18-45. Participants are randomly assigned to use the mat at home for 15 minutes several times a week, or to lie quietly without vibration.…

This study looks at how a non-invasive magnetic device (pTMS) helps relieve chronic pain after surgery or injury. Fifty adults with long-term pain will receive four days of treatment. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and analyze blood samples to understand how the body's…

This study looks at how a type of talk therapy for depression changes the gut microbiome, immune system, and brain function in people living with HIV. Researchers will enroll 150 adults with HIV and depression to understand these connections. The goal is to learn more about how t…

This study looks at how a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique changes the way we remember and control our thoughts. Healthy adults aged 18 and older will do computer tasks while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to understand the link between brain waves …

This study looks at whether placing picture-based health warnings directly on e-cigarette devices changes how young adults think about and use them. Researchers will measure things like satisfaction, nicotine levels, and puffing behavior in 80 e-cigarette users aged 21-35. The go…

This study looks at whether people with HIV have chronic widespread pain because their bodies don't make enough natural painkillers (endogenous opioids). Researchers will measure pain sensitivity using heat, touch, and pressure tests in 200 participants, both with and without HIV…