Nova Southeastern University

This study is testing whether playing video games or doing specific visual training exercises can improve vision in people with amblyopia, commonly called 'lazy eye.' Researchers are enrolling 180 adults and children with normal vision or lazy eye to practice these activities and…

This study aims to see if teaching stress management techniques to pregnant women can lower their stress hormones and potentially reduce risks like preterm birth. Researchers will enroll 50 pregnant women who are at least 24 weeks along to track their stress levels and learn abou…

This study is testing a new combination of bone graft materials to see if it better preserves the shape and quality of jawbone after a tooth is pulled. The goal is to create a better foundation for a future dental implant. Researchers will compare the new mix to a commonly used g…

This study is testing a new, more engaging way to check children's peripheral vision. It replaces a standard, boring light with a small screen showing cartoon videos and uses character voices to give instructions. The goal is to help young children (ages 5-8) pay better attention…

This study is testing whether a single 30-minute session of gentle electrical stimulation on the face can help reduce jaw pain and improve chewing and mouth movement for people with ALS or PLS. Ten participants will have the treatment in a clinic and report their pain and ability…

This study is testing whether a specific breathing and meditation program (called SKY Breath) can help reduce stress and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease and their unpaid caregivers. Researchers will teach the 4-day program to 40 participants (20 patien…

This study is testing whether two types of breathing exercises can help people with ALS cough more effectively and breathe better. Up to 39 participants will learn the exercises and practice them at home with weekly video check-ins from a therapist. Researchers will measure cough…

This study is testing a free, 6-week online coaching program designed to help Nova Southeastern University undergraduate students manage anxiety, depression, and stress. About 160 students will be randomly assigned to either start the program immediately or be placed on a waitlis…