Michigan State University

This study tests whether a new, lower-power version of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) works better for reducing suicidal thoughts than standard ECT. Researchers will compare both treatments in 30 adults with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or related conditions who have sui…

This study is testing if portable air filters can reduce lead dust in older homes and lower children's blood lead levels. It will enroll 40 families in Michigan with young children who have elevated lead levels and live in homes built before 1978. Researchers will measure lead in…

This study is investigating whether exercising in the morning or the early evening is more effective for lowering blood pressure and improving blood vessel health. It will involve 79 postmenopausal women aged 55-80 who have high blood pressure. The goal is to see if the time of d…

This study is testing a 16-week program designed to improve the overall health of young children from low-income families. The program teaches mindfulness, healthy eating, and movement skills at school and at home, involving both the child and their primary caregiver. Researchers…

This study is testing if simple changes to room lighting can help labor progress more successfully. Researchers believe dim or red light might help the body's natural processes, potentially leading to more vaginal births and fewer C-sections. They are enrolling 100 healthy pregna…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay smoke-free after giving birth. The app uses artificial intelligence to personalize support and connects users with a chosen friend or family member for encouragement. Researchers in Roman…

This study aims to create a family health history tool specifically designed with and for the African American community. Researchers will work directly with community members to develop the tool, hoping it will encourage more conversations about family health and lead to more pr…

This study is testing whether health messages designed specifically for African American parents can increase their willingness to get the HPV vaccine for their daughters. Researchers will compare these tailored messages to general educational messages and no messages. The goal i…

This study aims to see if a series of short, co-designed educational videos can encourage more college students to get the HPV vaccine. Researchers will work with students to create the videos and then test them in a pilot trial with about 80 unvaccinated students aged 18-26. The…

This study is testing whether a video game can help convince more teens and their parents to get the HPV vaccine, which prevents several types of cancer. Researchers will enroll 180 unvaccinated 11-14 year olds and their parents, with some playing the game and others receiving st…

This study is testing whether a combination of hands-on osteopathic manipulation and specific head exercises can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic headaches that start in the neck. It will involve 30 female participants who have been diagnosed with this spe…

This study is testing whether a 6-week online program of nature-based meditation recordings can help people who are grieving after caring for a family member or friend who died from cancer. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing grief and imp…

This study is testing a 6-session therapy program called TEACH, designed to help young people (ages 12-22) with childhood lupus better manage their symptoms. The program teaches coping skills for fatigue, pain, and depression, and is being delivered by trained members of their ow…

This 5-year study follows 120 children ages 3-6 to discover why some naturally stop stuttering while others continue. Researchers use brain activity caps, virtual reality speaking scenarios, and rhythm games to track development. The goal is to identify early signs that predict w…