Florida International University

This study tested a smartphone app called START to help men who have HIV and use stimulants like methamphetamine stick to their HIV medication. The goal was to see if the app could lower the amount of virus in their blood. The study included 286 men and focused on improving treat…

This study looked at whether taking soluble corn fiber (a type of dietary fiber) for one year could improve bone health in healthy adolescents aged 10-13. About 177 teens were randomly assigned to receive either the fiber supplement, fiber plus calcium, a placebo, or placebo plus…

This study tested a web app called Baby-Feed with 155 parents of infants aged 1-3 months. The app helped parents track their baby's diet and weight over 6 months. The goal was to see if using the app could improve diet quality and prevent rapid weight gain, which is linked to chi…

This study tested a digital program to help male couples create personalized plans to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Over 770 couples joined, and researchers tracked their infection rates, communication, and commitment over 16 months. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a program to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like cocaine or meth) stick to their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). The program combined a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP with a short course of counseling to improve mood and motivati…

This study tested a single-session program for 59 families with children aged 7-17 who had anxiety and were on waitlists for treatment. The program taught kids and parents simple ways to understand and manage anxiety, like calming techniques and changing worried thoughts. The goa…

This study tested a computer program designed to train attention away from threatening faces in 206 children aged 10-14 with social anxiety. Half received the attention training, the other half a neutral computer task. The goal was to see if the training reduced anxiety and chang…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives parents of children with ADHD quick tips and feedback on their parenting. 34 families took part. The goal was to see if parents liked the app and if the tips helped them use more positive parenting skills right away.

This study looked at whether a summer program could help young children (ages 4-7) with ADHD and disruptive behaviors improve their emotional control, social skills, and school readiness. Researchers measured changes in ADHD symptoms, emotion regulation, and academic skills in 32…

This study tested a teacher training program to help reduce the overdiagnosis of ADHD in children who are the youngest in their kindergarten class. Researchers worked with 62 children and their teachers to see if teaching about age-related expectations and using positive behavior…

This study looked at a summer program called Summer Academy for 124 young children with behavior problems who were about to start kindergarten. The program aimed to improve their school readiness and behavior. Researchers measured changes in behavior, learning skills, and parenti…

This study tested whether reducing nicotine in e-cigarettes makes them less addictive for young adults aged 21-35. Researchers measured nicotine levels in the blood and withdrawal symptoms after use. The goal was to see if this approach could help lower addiction and use among yo…

This study looked at how sleep influences memory in children aged 10-13 with anxiety. Researchers wanted to understand why anxious kids tend to see new situations as threatening. Participants completed memory tasks before and after sleep to measure this tendency. The goal was to …