Temple University

This study investigates whether repeatedly offering children lower-sugar snacks, along with nutrition education for their mothers, can reduce how much added sugar kids eat and shift their preference for sweetness. About 172 mother-child pairs participate, with children receiving …

This study tests a behavioral program designed to help faith communities become more inclusive toward people with serious mental illnesses. Congregations form inclusion committees and receive monthly training on practices like outreach, welcoming, and creating roles for members w…

This study looked at 200 adults with multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas infections who were treated with the antibiotic combination ceftolozane-tazobactam. Researchers tracked how many patients survived at 30 days and while in the hospital, and whether follow-up cultures showed the …

This study tested whether checking your own cholesterol at home and reporting results by phone helps lower LDL (bad cholesterol) more than standard doctor visits. 70 adults with high LDL took part. The idea was that frequent monitoring would improve medication adherence and help …

This study tested a training program called SAFE for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are working or looking for work. The program taught them about COVID-19, how to use protective gear, social distancing, and self-advocacy. 67 young adults took part, an…

This study tested a program to help pregnant women with overweight or obesity avoid gaining too much weight. The program included setting goals, tracking weight, learning skills, and getting support from WIC counselors. 416 women from Philadelphia WIC took part, and researchers m…

This study tested whether treating private well water with ultraviolet (UV) light can prevent stomach and respiratory infections in children under 5. Researchers gave 28 Pennsylvania households either a real UV device or a fake one and tracked illness symptoms via weekly texts. T…

This study tested a speech therapy called ASSIST for children aged 4 to 9 with childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that makes it hard to plan speech movements. Fifty-one children received 16 hours of individual therapy using repetition and cues. The goal was to see if the the…

This study looked at whether Tai Chi, a gentle mind-body exercise, can help adults over 45 living with both HIV and chronic pain. Researchers tested the program with 36 participants to see if it was practical and liked by patients. The goal was to find a non-drug way to reduce pa…

This study tested a 12-week health coaching program called Sip & Snack Better to help teens aged 12-16 reduce added sugar intake. Thirty teens and their parents participated, with some receiving coaching and others a tech-only comparison. The study also tested a new breath, blood…

This study looked at how being motivated affects memory and brain connections. 76 healthy adults played a game-show-like task while their brains were scanned. The goal was to understand how parts of the brain linked to motivation and memory work together during active learning.

This study tested a program where trained peer coaches (people who have their own experience with mental illness) helped 16 young adults (ages 18-30) with serious mental illness make decisions about joining community activities like work, school, or social events. The goal was to…