The Miriam Hospital

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a brief psychological exercise could help older adults with heart failure stick to their medication schedule. 43 participants in a cardiac rehab program were randomly assigned to either try a 'values affirmation' activity alongside…

This study tested whether special glasses that can detect when you're eating could help people change their eating habits. For two weeks, 43 adults with overweight or obesity wore the glasses, which sent personalized messages to their smartphones during meals. The goal was to see…

This study tested a new weight management program designed specifically for college students. The program used a 'small changes' approach, asking students to make a few simple adjustments to their eating habits rather than following a strict diet. Researchers wanted to see if off…

This study tested if a peer-driven program could help more Black and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. In the program, trained participants educated friends in their social networks about PrEP and encouraged them to get a…

This small study tested a 20-week program designed to help teenagers with high weight cope with the negative feelings that come from weight stigma and bullying. The main goal was to see if the combined program—which included mental health support for internalized bias and coachin…

This small study aimed to understand how women's feelings and experiences with a contraceptive vaginal ring change over time. Eight participants used the ring for three months and completed monthly surveys about comfort, sensation, and daily use. The goal was to gather this feedb…

This study aimed to understand what makes an HIV prevention gel feel acceptable and easy to use during sex. Researchers asked 18 men and women to try three different gel textures and report their experiences after use. The goal was to gather feedback to help scientists design fut…

This study aimed to gather women's thoughts and opinions to help design better vaginal products for preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Researchers asked 36 women about applicator designs they would find easy to prepare and use. The goal was to use this feed…

This study aimed to understand what women think about the feel and experience of using different vaginal products designed to help prevent HIV. Researchers asked 48 women and their male partners to try three different product forms (a low-volume gel, a high-volume gel, and a film…

This study aimed to understand how people experience different forms of HIV prevention products, like suppositories and gels, during sex. Researchers asked about 32 participants to try different products and report on factors like comfort, messiness, and pleasure during use. The …