San Diego State University

This pilot study tests a program called Kisoboka Amaka for men living with HIV who drink heavily and have pregnant partners. The program combines counseling, financial training, and mobile savings to help men drink less and take their HIV medication consistently. Researchers will…

This pilot study will test a program that combines a trauma-focused therapy (STAIR) with peer-led HIV prevention (PrEP) support for transgender and nonbinary people who have experienced violence. The goal is to see if this combined approach is acceptable, feasible, and helps impr…

This study tests a program to help farmworkers protect their hearing from loud machinery. About 200 farmworkers and supervisors will take part. The program includes a video, group talk, and hands-on earplug training. Researchers will measure noise exposure and survey participants…

This pilot study tests a short, culturally adapted training to help farmworkers use earplugs correctly and prevent hearing loss from loud noise. Fifteen farmworkers will receive the training and have their earplug fit measured before and after. The goal is to see if the training …

This study tests whether a system combining a smartphone app, a special pill bottle that records when it's opened, and a Fitbit can help breast cancer survivors take their long-term hormone therapy more consistently. Fifteen survivors aged 21-70 will use the system for six months…

This study tests a program designed to help low-wage hospital workers manage depression and become more active. The program includes counseling, work coaching, and text message support. About 60 workers will take part to see if the program is practical and improves mood, stress, …

This pilot study tests a program to help low-income Hispanic/Latino adults in San Diego improve their diet and food security. Participants will take part in nutrition education and food access activities, and complete questionnaires before and after the program. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether peer or teacher tutoring can help students in rural Côte d'Ivoire pass exams and stay in school. About 1000 adolescents will be split into groups: some get tutoring from older students, some from teachers, and some get no extra help. The goal is to see if…

This study will test whether applying heat and negative pressure to the feet can change blood flow in tiny blood vessels. Fifty healthy adults aged 18 to 50 will take part. Researchers will measure blood flow using a light-based technique called near-infrared spectroscopy.