The Miriam Hospital

This pilot study tested whether a values-affirmation exercise could help older adults with heart failure stick to their medications during cardiac rehabilitation. 43 participants were randomly assigned to either the values exercise or usual care. The main goals were to see if the…

This study tested whether having a peer (a friend or community member) talk to African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men could help them start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 98 men who were not on PrEP took part. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested a special sensor worn on eyeglasses that tracks eating. For two weeks, 43 adults with overweight received smartphone messages based on the sensor data to help them eat less and slow down. The goal was to see if these real-time tips could change eating behavior.

This study tested a behavioral weight loss program for college students ages 18-25 with a BMI of 25 or higher. The program used a 'small change' approach to help students lose weight. 42 students participated, and the study measured how acceptable the program was and how much wei…

This study tested a 20-week program for teens aged 13-17 who struggle with weight stigma and internalizing negative weight beliefs. The program combined support for weight bias with a standard weight management program. The main goal was to see if teens found the program acceptab…

This study looked at how 32 men and women experienced using different microbicide suppositories and gels during anal or vaginal sex. Participants rated the products on things like smoothness, wetness, and messiness. The goal was to better understand what people like and dislike a…

This study asked 8 women aged 18-45 about their physical sensations and experiences using a vaginal ring over 90 days. The goal was to understand how these perceptions change over time and help developers design more comfortable and user-friendly products. Participants were not p…

This study aimed to create questionnaires that measure how people perceive and experience rectal microbicide products (gels, creams, and liquids) during anal sex. 18 men and women who had anal sex at least twice in the past 6 months tested three different formulations and reporte…

This study asked 36 women about their thoughts on using vaginal products to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Participants completed a questionnaire about their sexual behavior and how often they might use such products. The goal was to gather opinions to hel…

This study looked at 66 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, to understand how their bodies react to stress. Researchers measured stress hormones like epinephrine and heart rate changes during emotional recall tasks. The goal was to find patterns t…

This study involved 48 women to compare how they perceive and experience three different vaginal microbicide products: a low-volume gel, a high-volume gel, and a film. The goal was to understand which features users like or dislike, such as wetness, leakage, and sensation during …