Michigan State University

This study tests if a fun, game-based program can encourage HPV vaccination in underserved youth aged 11-14. Researchers will measure how many families agree to join, complete the program, and ultimately get the vaccine. The goal is to prevent HPV-related cancers by making vaccin…

This study tests whether portable air filters can lower lead dust in homes built before 1978 and reduce blood lead levels in children under 7. The study involves 40 children with elevated lead levels. If effective, this simple approach could help protect kids from the harmful eff…

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help pregnant women stop smoking and stay smoke-free after giving birth. The app uses artificial intelligence to personalize tips and includes a support person chosen by the participant. About 790 pregnant smokers in Romania will be r…

This study tests a program called Food-Body-Mind for 800 preschoolers from low-income families. The program aims to improve children's behavior, emotions, and social skills. Children attend Head Start programs and their caregivers will use a private website or Facebook to take pa…

This study tests whether watching a short video can encourage college students aged 18-26 to get the HPV vaccine, which helps prevent certain cancers. About 123 students who have never received the vaccine will watch the video and report their intentions and attitudes. The goal i…

This study is testing a program called TEACH that teaches coping skills to young people (ages 12-22) with childhood-onset lupus. The goal is to help them manage common symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression. Researchers will measure changes in mood, pain, and quality of life…

This study compares a new, lower-energy seizure therapy (LAP-ST) to standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for quickly reducing suicidal thoughts in people with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. About 30 adults will receive one of the two treatments. Th…

This study looks at whether a combination of osteopathic manipulation (gentle hands-on treatment) and targeted head exercises can reduce how often and how bad headaches are in women with chronic cervicogenic headache—a type of headache that starts from the neck. About 30 women ag…

This study looks at whether exercising in the morning or early evening makes a difference in lowering blood pressure and improving blood vessel health in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure. Researchers will track blood pressure changes over 24 hours. Participants must …

This study tests a nature-based healing meditation for adults who recently lost a loved one to cancer and served as their caregiver. The goal is to see if the meditation is practical and helpful for reducing grief and improving focus. About 70 participants will try the meditation…

This study aims to create a family health history tool designed specifically for African Americans. Researchers will work with 100 African American adults to develop and test the tool, with the goal of helping people learn about their family health risks and take steps to prevent…

This study looks at whether messages designed specifically for African American parents can make them more willing to get the HPV vaccine for their daughters (ages 8-17). About 265 parents will either see culturally targeted messages, general educational messages, or no messages.…

This study looks at how room light affects labor in pregnant women. Researchers think that darkness or red light may help labor progress, while bright light might slow it down. About 100 healthy pregnant women will use a home monitor to track contractions and report their lightin…

This study follows 120 children aged 3-6 who stutter and those who don't to learn why some naturally recover. Kids complete speech tests, brain activity recordings (EEG, fNIRS), and virtual reality speaking tasks. The goal is to identify early markers that predict whether stutter…