New York University

This study tested three different ways to help people living with HIV stop smoking. Over 670 patients from 13 HIV clinics in Hanoi took part. Nurses either referred patients to a quitline, provided counseling, or offered counseling plus nicotine gum. The goal was to see which met…

This study explores whether three months of arts-based digital training—either music composition or photography—can change how teenagers aged 13-16 use and are affected by social media. Researchers will compare these active interventions to a passive control group to see if the t…

This study tested whether helping people with pre-diabetes get more sleep could improve their blood sugar control and lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 150 adults who slept less than 6.5 hours per night, giving some a personalized sleep exten…

This study tested new non-drug treatments to reduce nerve pain in the feet and legs of people with HIV. 161 adults with HIV-related nerve pain tried these approaches to see if they could ease pain and improve quality of life. The goal was to find better ways to manage this common…

This study tested whether adding biofeedback—using ultrasound or visual-acoustic displays—helps children aged 9 to 15 with speech sound disorder improve their /r/ sound more than traditional speech therapy alone. 108 children participated in a randomized controlled trial. The goa…

This study tested a program where care partners helped people with mild dementia brush their teeth better. The program included a personalized oral care plan and tips for communication and cueing. Researchers measured plaque and gum health in 60 participants. The goal was to prev…

This study looked at whether a program called expressive helping—where people write or record their feelings—is helpful for Chinese-speaking cancer patients and survivors. About 60 adults with any type of cancer took part. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if…

This study tested a short program called the Making Connections Intervention (MCI) to help Black teenagers with depression engage better in therapy. The program, delivered in urban schools, includes 1-2 sessions plus digital tools to address barriers to treatment. Researchers mea…

This study investigates whether a patient's race influences dentists' decisions to recommend root canal treatment versus tooth extraction. About 125 general dentists in the U.S. are randomly assigned to review a case of either a Black or a White patient and then choose a treatmen…

This study looked at whether children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can learn new words by overhearing conversations, compared to being directly taught. Researchers tested 342 children aged 18 to 71 months, both with and without ASD, using video sessions. They measured lear…

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

This study tested a program that combines video coaching during pediatric visits with home-based family support to improve parenting and early school readiness. Researchers enrolled 403 low-income families in New York and Pittsburgh. They measured parenting behaviors, child devel…