Syracuse University

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could make speech therapy more effective for people with aphasia (trouble understanding or using language) after a stroke. Twenty-three adults who were at least 6 months post-stroke received …

This study tested whether tailored online writing exercises could help sexual minority women, transgender, and nonbinary people who have experienced trauma. The goal was to reduce PTSD symptoms and heavy drinking. 131 participants completed the writing program and were followed f…

This study tested whether sharing local wastewater surveillance data—which can show rising COVID-19 levels before people get sick—could motivate more people to get vaccinated. Researchers split 40 New York counties into two groups: one received the wastewater-based communications…

This study looked at whether telling the public about virus levels found in wastewater (sewage) would motivate more people to get a COVID-19 booster shot. Researchers compared vaccine rates in two New York counties that received this information with counties that did not. No ind…

This study tested a one-time, computer-based feedback program for adults with chronic pain who drink heavily and take prescription opioids. The goal was to see if the program could increase knowledge about the risks of mixing alcohol and opioids, and reduce hazardous drinking. 20…

This study looked at how emotions influence speech control in preschool children who stutter compared to those who speak fluently. Researchers measured how stable children's lip movements were when repeating phrases after seeing emotional or neutral pictures. The goal was to bett…