Rutgers University

This study looked at whether combining exercise with the diabetes drug metformin improves blood vessel function in adults with metabolic syndrome. 91 participants were assigned to different exercise intensities with or without metformin for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if the co…

This study investigates how avoidance behaviors contribute to depression and anxiety in teenagers, and tests a group therapy called Group Behavioral Activation Therapy (GBAT). The therapy involves 15 weekly sessions teaching skills to understand and change avoidance patterns. Res…

This study explores whether combining mindfulness meditation with transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) can reduce foot pain in people living with HIV who have peripheral neuropathy. Participants use a home TENS device and practice guided meditation over several weeks. The goal…

This study tested whether the herb Salacia chinensis, known to slow sugar absorption, can help control appetite and blood sugar in overweight or obese adults. Fifty-one participants took either a low or high dose of the herb or a placebo with a meal. Researchers measured appetite…

This study investigates what makes cognitive-behavioral therapy effective for children and teens aged 7 to 16 with anxiety or depression. Researchers will analyze therapy sessions and outcomes to identify which techniques and processes lead to improvement. The goal is to understa…

This pilot study looked at how weight loss affects bone density in overweight or obese men. 44 men either followed a reduced-calorie diet to lose weight or maintained their weight for 6 months. Researchers measured changes in bone density and quality to see if weight loss has any…

This study looked at how different amounts of protein in the diet affect bone health when overweight or obese postmenopausal women lose weight. Researchers measured changes in bone density and quality, as well as diet quality. The goal was to learn, not to treat or cure any disea…

This completed study at Rutgers University looked at how the brain and body communicate in 30 people with conditions like autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Participants performed natural movements like walking and pointing while their brain, heart, and motion signals we…