Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

This study tested a personalized program called HealthyWE in 89 adults aged 19 and older in Camden, New Jersey, where obesity rates are high. The program focused on physical activity and healthy habits to help participants manage their weight, reduce pain, and improve quality of …

This early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) and radiation for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if this combination could kil…

This study tested whether taking antibiotics along with standard deep-cleaning treatment (scaling and root planing) helps adults with gum disease more than the cleaning alone. 236 adults from dental practices across the U.S. took part. The researchers measured gum pocket depths a…

This study looked at whether eating only within a 9-hour window each day, combined with cutting calories, helps overweight older women lose weight and keep their bones healthy. Researchers compared this approach to just cutting calories alone. The goal was to see if the eating sc…

This study tested a new HIV prevention training program for Black women at high risk for HIV in Washington D.C., Atlanta, and New Orleans. Twenty-three women took part in sessions designed to increase knowledge and use of PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. The program aimed to…

This study tested a program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create a healthier home environment for their children. The goal was to prevent obesity in kids aged 6 to 11 by improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits. 459 families took part, with some receiving the …

This study tested whether a new personalized feedback program helps young adults aged 18-25 reduce risky alcohol and drug use. Researchers measured changes in drinking, drug problems, and readiness to change. The goal is to prevent substance use disorders in this high-risk age gr…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help 60 young adults aged 18-25 with ADHD concentrate better on homework and studying. Participants used a VR headset, with some also receiving real-time feedback on their focus levels. The goal was to see if VR could…

This study tested a behavioral activation treatment (BeatIt-2) to help with depression in minimally verbal autistic adults. Nine participants and their caregivers took part. The goal was to see if the therapy was practical and could improve mood and interest.

This study looked at how bacteria in the gut can affect how the body processes certain drugs. 17 healthy adults took specific medications, and researchers measured drug levels in their blood. The goal was to better understand why people respond differently to the same medicine, w…

This study examined how obesity affects the way immunoglobulin G (IgG) is processed in the body. Researchers wanted to find the best dose for obese patients to avoid side effects from too much medication. 40 adults aged 18 to 75 who were already taking IVIG participated. The goal…

This study tested a digital assistant (chatbot) to help cancer survivors understand and choose genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk. 50 adults who had certain cancers (like breast, ovarian, or prostate) used the tool or received standard information. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether an interactive website could help people who had melanoma (a serious skin cancer) do better at protecting their skin from the sun and checking their own skin for new or changing spots. About 485 adults with early-stage melanoma took part. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (often called 'forever chemicals') can weaken the immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS exposure in their drinking water took part. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether electronic alerts in the emergency department help doctors start diabetes care sooner. 300 adults with high blood sugar were included. The alerts prompted doctors to order additional tests and arrange follow-up appointments. The goal was to see if this l…

This study tested whether sending helpful text messages and connecting families to poverty-reducing resources, alongside regular doctor visits, could improve language and social-emotional skills in low-income Latino children. About 662 parents of babies aged 6-12 months took part…

This study looked at how different features in e-cigarette ads, like flavor names and colors, affect young adults' thoughts about vaping. Over 3,000 people aged 18-30 who smoke or don't use tobacco took part. They saw one ad and answered questions right after. The goal was to see…

This study looked at how one session of exercise changes the brain's response to insulin in adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or obese. Researchers measured brain activity, thinking skills, and heart health markers. The goal was to understand how exercise might lower dement…

This pilot study tested a text-message based program that sends diabetes education and resource referrals to emergency department patients. 50 adults with poorly controlled or new diabetes took part. The goal was to see if the program improved diabetes knowledge, reduced diabetes…

This study asked over 1,200 US adults who smoke cigarettes to view ads for smokeless tobacco products like snus. Some ads included FDA-approved claims that these products carry lower risks of lung cancer and other diseases compared to cigarettes. Researchers measured how the ads …

This study looked at how a supplement made from Concord grapes and soy protein changes the bacteria in the gut. 34 healthy adults took the supplement, and researchers checked their gut microbes and blood tests. The goal was simply to learn more, not to treat any disease.

This study looked at whether a simple slow-breathing exercise can help binge drinkers resist alcohol cues and improve their self-control. One hundred adults who reported at least two binge drinking episodes in the past month participated. They practiced slow breathing at a specif…

This study looked at why people with dementia and their families often avoid community-based palliative care. Researchers developed informational materials and personalized delivery methods to address these barriers. They tested this approach with 301 Medicare Advantage members t…

This study looked at how carbon dioxide (CO2) might cause problems with thinking and memory. Researchers measured changes in immune cells from blood samples of 27 healthy adults after they were exposed to CO2. The goal was to better understand the biological reasons behind CO2-re…

This study looked at how breathing in wildfire smoke for just one hour affects a blood marker called p-tau, which is linked to memory and thinking problems. Twelve healthy adults aged 18-40 took part. They visited the lab twice: once breathing clean air and once breathing simulat…

This study tested a brief virtual mindfulness program designed to reduce stigma and health disparities among lung cancer patients, especially those from underserved groups. Researchers worked with a community advisory board of lung cancer patients to build the program. The study …