San Diego State University

This study tests a program called Kisoboka for men living with HIV who drink heavily in fishing communities. The goal is to help them drink less, take their HIV medication as prescribed, and achieve undetectable viral loads. About 716 men will be randomly assigned to different co…

This study tests whether adding organizational support to a church-based exercise program helps Latinas become more active. 560 Latina women from 28 churches will be assigned to one of three groups: standard exercise classes, enhanced with leader training and tailored messaging, …

This study tests whether using a mobile health app helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose weight and control blood sugar better than standard programs. Thirty adults will track their weight daily and blood sugar before and after meals for six months. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether mobile health apps like Weight Watchers and Healthi can help low-income Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. Forty-five participants will use one of the apps or a standard program for six months, tracking their…

This study tests whether using a mobile health app every day for 6 months helps people with overweight or obesity lose weight and improve their health. About 30 adults aged 18-64 with a BMI of 25 or higher will use the app, weigh themselves daily, and check their blood sugar. The…

This study tests a 10-week program called Conmigo, where Latina mothers and their 8-11 year old daughters attend weekly sessions together to encourage physical activity. Researchers will compare this to a program focused on diet. The goal is to see if the activity program increas…

This study investigates whether eating prunes and taking calcium and vitamin D supplements can prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women. Researchers will measure bone density and bone health markers over two years. The goal is to find a simple, natural way to maintain bone stren…

This study tests a program where people who use drugs (called 'Prevention Ambassadors') give HIV self-testing kits and service information to friends in their social network. The goal is to increase HIV testing and use of prevention or treatment services. About 210 participants w…

This study aims to increase physical activity and fitness among 290 Latino families living near the U.S.-Mexico border. Parents and children aged 6-11 will take part in a 12-month program at community centers, with progressive sports skills and behavioral coaching. The goal is to…

This study tests whether taking creatine supplements after a concussion helps people recover faster. Twenty adults aged 18–35 with a recent concussion will either take creatine or follow their usual diet. Researchers will track how many days it takes to become symptom-free and co…

This study tests a workplace-based program designed to help low-wage hospital service workers manage depression and become more physically active. Ten participants will receive remote counseling, work coaching, social needs support, and text message encouragement. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a sleep health program can help U.S. Marines sleep better and feel mentally healthier. About 860 Marines will be randomly assigned to one of five groups to receive different versions of the program. Researchers will use surveys and wearable sleep trackers…

This study looks at whether eating fresh watermelon every day for four weeks can help people feel fuller and improve markers of heart health. Forty adults aged 18–55 with a BMI between 25 and 40 will either eat 2 cups of watermelon or low-fat cookies daily. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at whether drinking watermelon juice before exercise can help your heart rate return to normal faster and reduce muscle soreness the next day. Researchers will compare watermelon juice to Gatorade, sugar water, and plain water. The study involves 27 healthy adult…

This study looks at whether eating almonds after a workout helps muscles recover and grow stronger compared to eating a cereal bar. Sixty healthy adults who do light exercise will follow an 8-week weight training program. Researchers will measure muscle soreness, damage, and stre…

This study looks at whether giving teen helpline volunteers extra feedback and practice after motivational interviewing training helps them support callers better. About 50 teen volunteers will be split into two groups: one gets the standard training, the other gets extra feedbac…

This study tests a package of strategies (like mindfulness training and schedule changes) to reduce burnout and turnover in 60 therapists who deliver trauma-focused therapy to children. The goal is to help therapists stay in their jobs longer, so more kids can get consistent, eff…

This study looks at whether training mental health therapists in a program called Unstuck and On Target helps children with autism improve their executive functioning (skills like planning and flexibility) and reduce behavior problems. About 672 children, their caregivers, and th…

This study tests whether blocking opioid receptors with naltrexone changes how people feel socially connected and how their brains respond to social cues. 210 healthy adults will take either naltrexone or a placebo for 7 days, report daily feelings, and undergo brain scans. The g…

This study tests a program called STEPPT, designed to help doctors refer more Hispanic patients with back or neck pain to physical therapy and help patients actually attend those appointments. The program includes training for clinic staff, culturally tailored educational materia…

This study compares eating fresh mangoes versus low-fat cookies to see how each affects gut health, and whether changes in gut bacteria relate to mood, sexual health, and skin hydration. About 60 generally healthy adults will participate. The goal is to understand if a simple foo…

This study looks at whether eating fresh mango pulp can help overweight adults feel fuller and improve blood sugar and insulin levels compared to eating low-fat cookies. Researchers will measure changes in hunger, glucose, insulin, and gut bacteria in 50 participants. The goal is…

This study compares eating 240 calories of mixed nuts versus pretzels every day for 16 weeks in 56 adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers will measure changes in hunger, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, and gut bacteria to understand how nuts affect appetite and weight.…

This study looks at whether eating fresh watermelon can improve sexual health, skin hydration, and gut health compared to eating low-fat cookies. Researchers will enroll 80 generally healthy adults with a BMI between 20 and 40. Participants will eat either watermelon or low-fat c…

Researchers at San Diego State University are studying whether drinking watermelon juice can make people feel fuller, change blood sugar and insulin levels, and improve gut health. The study involves 80 healthy children and adults who will drink either watermelon juice or a red-c…

This study aims to see how different types of snacks impact hunger, blood sugar, insulin, anxiety, and antioxidant levels in healthy adults aged 18 to 55. Participants will eat various snacks and provide blood samples and questionnaire responses. The goal is to understand which s…

This study gives continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to 40 Hispanic/Latinx young adults aged 18-45 with type 2 diabetes for 30 days. Researchers want to learn what helps or hinders CGM use, how users become more aware of their glucose patterns, and what kind of support they'd like…