George Washington University

This study tested whether text messages could help homeless adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure lower their numbers. About 120 participants received either standard healthy lifestyle texts or extra texts focused on blood pressure control. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether a self-collected sample can accurately detect cervical cancer risk. Researchers compared a new DNA methylation test on self-collected samples versus doctor-collected samples from 294 women. The goal is to make screening easier and more accessible, especi…

This study looked at 55 adults with swollen lymph nodes in the chest who were suspected of having sarcoidosis. Doctors compared the usual needle biopsy with a newer method that uses tiny forceps to take a tissue sample. The goal was to see if the forceps method helps make a more …

This study tested a 10-week education program designed to help Asian Americans with chronic pain learn coping strategies and reduce negative thinking about pain. 45 Korean American adults with ongoing pain took part. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful fo…

This study tested if using the Systane iLux system, a device that applies heat and pressure to the eyelids, can improve dry eye symptoms in people about to have cataract surgery. Thirty adults with dry eye due to meibomian gland dysfunction took part. The goal was to see if the t…

This study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. About 155 survivors aged 18-39 took part in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal…

This study looked at ways to help first-time mothers aged 14-25 in Bangladesh use family planning and get postnatal care after giving birth. Researchers tested simple improvements to local health systems to see if more moms would use modern contraception within a year and receive…

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 44 adults aged 50-90, including healthy volunteers, people with mild cognitive impairment, and those with early Alzheimer's disease. Researchers wanted to see if lifestyle changes could alter the gut microbiome and possibly slow memory dec…

This study looked at whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) pass from a mother's diet drink into her breast milk and then to her baby. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank a diet beverage, and researchers measured sweetener levels in their milk a…

This study tested simple improvements to local health systems to help first-time mothers (ages 14-25) in Tanzania use family planning within a year after giving birth. Over 1,100 women took part in a cluster randomized trial. The goal was to see if strengthening existing governme…

This study explored how the number of calories in a meal and the time of day you eat affect your body's metabolism and blood vessel health. Researchers measured how 20 healthy adults burned energy and how their arteries responded after eating different meals. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at how different amounts of exposure to online anti-tobacco messages affect young adults' attitudes and behaviors toward vaping. Researchers enrolled 2,800 people aged 18-24 and measured their vaping habits over 30 days. The goal was to learn how to design bette…

This study looked at different ways to provide follow-up care to people who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers wanted to find out which care models help survivors feel better and more supported. Over 990 survivors of breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer took part. The …