Florida International University

This study tested 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 progress right after the program and again six month…

This study tested a smartphone app called START to help men with HIV who use stimulants like methamphetamine take their medication regularly. The goal was to lower their viral load and improve health. The app provided support and reminders, and the study measured how well it work…

This study tested whether taking a soluble corn fiber supplement for one year could improve bone health in healthy adolescents aged 10-13. 177 teens were randomly assigned to receive either the fiber supplement, fiber plus calcium, a placebo, or placebo plus calcium. Bone density…

This study tested a web app called Baby-Feed that helps parents track what their babies eat and how they grow. Researchers followed 155 families with infants aged 1-3 months for about 6 months. The app gives feedback on diet quality and weight gain to encourage healthier feeding …

This study tested a program called PARTI to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like meth or cocaine) take their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP) consistently. The program combined positive affect skills training with a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP. Re…

This completed trial tested a digital program called LuvHub for male couples. The program includes modules on HIV/STI prevention, communication, and relationship goals. Over 16 months, 778 couples used the tool to create personalized prevention plans and agreements. The study mea…

This study tested a computer program designed to train attention away from threatening faces in 206 youths aged 10-14 with social anxiety disorder. Half received the active training (ABMT) and half a neutral task. The goal was to see if the training could reduce anxiety and chang…

This study tested a single-session program for children ages 7 to 17 with anxiety and their parents. The program teaches kids how to manage anxious thoughts and feelings, and shows parents how to support them. Researchers wanted to see if this quick help could reduce anxiety symp…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives parents of children with ADHD quick tips and feedback on their parenting. 34 families took part, and the app sent messages at random times to see if parents used more positive skills right after. The goal was to see if parents liked t…

This study explored whether a summer psychosocial program could improve emotional control, behavior, and school readiness in 323 children aged 4-7 with ADHD or disruptive behaviors. Researchers measured changes in emotion regulation, ADHD symptoms, social skills, and academic rea…

This study tested a program to help kindergarten teachers recognize that some children may be mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD simply because they are younger than their classmates. 62 children who were born just before the school cutoff date took part. Teachers learned about this …

This study looked at how different nicotine levels in e-cigarettes affect addiction and chemical exposure in young users aged 21-35. Researchers tested pods with 5%, 3%, and 0% nicotine in 116 participants. The goal was to see if reducing nicotine could make vaping less addictive…

This study looks at how sleep influences the way children aged 10-13 remember and generalize negative experiences, which may be linked to anxiety. Researchers will use sound cues during sleep to see if they can change memory patterns. The goal is to better understand the connecti…