New York University

This study looked at whether helping people with pre-diabetes who sleep less than 6.5 hours a night get more sleep can improve their blood sugar control. About 150 adults wore monitors to track sleep and blood sugar. Half were coached to extend their sleep for 8 weeks, while the …

This study tested whether adding high-tech feedback (like ultrasound or visual displays) to traditional speech therapy helps children aged 9 to 15 with a stubborn /r/ sound error. About 108 kids participated, and researchers measured how much their /r/ improved over a week. The g…

This study tested whether non-drug treatments could reduce nerve pain in people with HIV. About 196 adults with HIV-related nerve pain in their legs took part. The goal was to see if these approaches could ease pain and improve daily life without using medications.

This study tested a program that combines two proven methods to help low-income parents support their child's early learning and behavior. About 400 families joined the study shortly after their baby was born. The program included video coaching at doctor visits and home-based su…

This study tested whether training staff in residential facilities can help prevent suicide and improve mental health for youth. About 1000 youth and staff took part. Researchers compared facilities that received the training to those that did not, measuring changes in suicide th…

This completed study looked at whether children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can learn new words just by overhearing conversations, including through video calls. Researchers tracked where the children looked when shown images to see if they understood the new words. The s…