Penn State University

This study tests whether a parenting program can help expectant couples learn to co-parent as a team and reduce heavy drinking in fathers. 368 couples are enrolled during pregnancy and followed for a year after birth. The program includes group classes and individual sessions foc…

This study tests a program called Autism Parent Navigators, which offers six in-home sessions to support parents of young children (ages 2-6) recently diagnosed with autism. The goal is to help parents adjust, find services, and improve family well-being. About 360 parents are ta…

This study compares two treatments for back pain caused by facet joints in the spine. The standard treatment, radiofrequency ablation, can damage nearby muscles. The new approach, peripheral nerve stimulation, may relieve pain without that side effect. Researchers will measure pa…

This study aimed to test three online lessons designed to help caregivers of children ages 2-16 improve how they feed their kids. It was for English-speaking adults with internet access who were the main caregiver. The study was withdrawn before any participants joined, so no res…

This study looks at whether serving potatoes with vegetables—either mixed together or as a first course—can help preschoolers eat more veggies and avoid overeating. About 200 children aged 2-6 from Head Start classrooms will participate. Researchers will measure how much vegetabl…

This study looks at whether a nutrition program in low-income preschools can help children learn about, accept, and eat more vegetables. About 100 children and their teachers will take part. The program uses lessons, repeated tasting, and fun dips to make veggies more appealing.

This study tests two low-cost methods to help junior doctors in India prescribe antibiotics only when needed. One method requires doctors to write the diagnosis on the prescription; the other gives them feedback on their prescribing habits. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antib…

This study tests two simple approaches to encourage women in rural Ghana to get screened for breast cancer. One approach offers breast cancer screening alongside checks for diabetes and high blood pressure. The other involves sessions with men to change attitudes and increase sup…

This study aimed to see if iron deficiency in new mothers is linked to depression and poorer interactions with their babies. Researchers planned to compare iron-deficient and iron-sufficient mothers using video-recorded play sessions. However, the study was withdrawn before any p…