Florida State University

This study tested a program called RISE, designed to help young men leaving prison. It provided therapy for past trauma and support for finding jobs and housing. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved mental health and community stability, and reduced the chances of …

This study tested a new web-based program designed to help parents support toddlers (12-18 months old) who show early signs of communication delays. The program included video guides, online classes, and optional one-on-one coaching for parents. Researchers aimed to see if this t…

This study tested a community-based program designed to help prevent HIV among Black young men who have sex with men in Alabama. Researchers adapted an existing program to include rapid HIV testing, prevention education, and referrals for preventive medication (PrEP). The goal wa…

This study tested different ways to help young gay couples communicate about HIV prevention and get tested together. Researchers compared a program with communication skills training and couple's HIV testing against standard individual testing. The goal was to see which approach …

This study tested whether a daily leg stretching routine, with or without a creatine supplement, could help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther and more comfortably. Researchers measured how far 13 participants could walk in six minutes and used special scans…

This study tested an 8-week online therapy program designed to help bullied middle school students. The program taught coping skills, emotional regulation, and strategies to avoid future bullying. It aimed to reduce distress and improve students' ability to protect themselves in …

This study tested whether a brief mindfulness session could help reduce pain for patients waiting in an orthopedic clinic. Researchers also wanted to see if explaining how mindfulness works beforehand made it more effective. Over 600 adult patients participated in the trial, whic…

This study tested whether a phone app could improve relationship satisfaction for military couples. The app showed participants photos of their partner paired with positive words and images. Researchers measured if this simple activity, done a few minutes every few days, led to b…

This small study explored whether a combination of two non-drug treatments could help manage pain after knee replacement surgery. Researchers tested if using a mild, safe form of brain stimulation (tDCS) along with mindfulness training before surgery could reduce patients' pain a…

This study tested whether a simple text message program could help people reduce anxiety about their appearance. Over 400 people seeking help for body image concerns were randomly assigned to either receive daily text reminders to avoid certain appearance-related habits or to wat…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help people improve their speech after a stroke. Forty-four participants with speech difficulties (dysarthria) used the app for therapy at home and were compared to a group receiving usual care. The goal was to see if the app could…

This study aimed to understand how stimulating specific brain areas with magnets affects how different parts of the brain communicate during complex thinking tasks. Researchers used a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on 54 healthy young adults…

This study aimed to understand how kidney function changes with the seasons in post-menopausal women, a group that hasn't been studied much in this area. Researchers measured specific markers in blood and urine from 18 women living in Florida to see if factors like heat, activity…

This study aimed to understand how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique affects the brain circuits related to pleasure and reward. Researchers tested the procedure on 72 right-handed adults who reported experiencing low pleasure (anhedonia). They used brain scans and survey…

This study tested whether gently stimulating the brain with magnetic pulses at specific rhythms could improve people's ability to follow rules and make decisions. Researchers worked with 66 healthy adults, using a technique called rhythmic TMS while participants played a computer…