Florida International University

This study tests a digital program that teaches parents strategies to help their young children (14-48 months) with autism traits improve communication and daily living skills. The program is completed online without a coach, making it easier for families who face long waitlists …

This study tests two ways to help Latino men with HIV take their medication regularly. One group gets text reminders, and the other gets texts plus online support from a navigator. The goal is to see which approach works better for keeping the virus under control. 250 men will pa…

This study tests a program designed specifically for Haitian immigrants living with HIV. The goal is to help them stay engaged in medical care and lower their virus levels. Participants will attend four one-on-one meetings over six months and complete questionnaires. A small grou…

This study tests two approaches to help men who have sex with men and use methamphetamine start or restart HIV prevention (PrEP) or treatment (ART). 400 participants will receive either contingency management (rewards for filling prescriptions) alone or combined with motivational…

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 control group that only fills out surveys. The program teaches stre…

This study tests whether using a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) to check fluid levels can help doctors treat heart failure patients more effectively. 66 adults hospitalized with decompensated heart failure will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or ultrasound-guided car…

This study tests whether using a low-frequency vibrating mat at home for 15 minutes, several times a week, can improve stress recovery, sleep quality, mood, and attention in healthy adults aged 18-45. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to use the mat or lie quietly for …

This study tests whether doing tai chi/qigong over Zoom twice a week for 12 weeks can reduce depressive symptoms in people aged 50-75 living with HIV. About 326 participants will be randomly assigned to either tai chi or a health education class. Researchers will track mood, hear…

This study tests whether placing health warning labels directly on e-cigarette devices changes how young adults (ages 21-35) use them. Researchers will measure things like satisfaction, harm perception, and nicotine levels in the blood. The goal is to see if these labels can help…

This study is testing a short educational program for teens aged 12-17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. The program teaches them how to use social media in active and helpful ways, rather than passively scrolling. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce feelings…

This study looks at how menthol flavor in e-cigarettes affects users' puffing habits, nicotine levels, and dependence compared to tobacco flavor. Researchers will have 250 young adults (ages 21-35) use both flavors in separate lab visits. The goal is to provide evidence for the F…

This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the scalp can improve how the brain handles memory and self-control. Researchers will give healthy adults either real or fake stimulation while they perform tasks. The goal is to understand the link between brain waves and c…

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 whether people with HIV have chronic pain because their bodies don't make enough natural painkillers (opioid peptides). Researchers will test pain sensitivity in 200 adults (with and without HIV) using heat, touch, and pressure. The goal is to understand the c…

This study looks at how a magnetic device called pTMS can relieve chronic pain after surgery or injury. Fifty adults with long-term pain will receive magnetic pulses at the pain site for four days. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and blood markers before and after treat…