The Miriam Hospital

This study tested a behavioral weight loss program designed for college students ages 18-25 with overweight or obesity. The program used a 'small change' approach to help students lose weight and keep it off. 42 students took part, and the study focused on whether students liked …

This study tested whether a peer-driven program could help African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. 98 men who were not on PrEP joined the program. The goal was to see if talking with trained peers made them…

This study tested a 20-week program for teens ages 13-17 who struggle with weight stigma and negative feelings about their weight. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and helpful when added to a standard weight management program. 17 teens took part, and researchers…

This pilot study tested whether a brief values-affirmation exercise could help older adults with heart failure stick to their medications. 43 participants in cardiac rehabilitation either did the exercise plus usual care or just usual care. The study focused on whether the approa…

This study tested a sensor worn on eyeglasses that tracks when you eat and sends messages to your smartphone to encourage eating less or eating slower. 43 overweight adults wore the device for one week without any messages, then for two weeks with the messages. The goal was to se…

This study looked at 66 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, to understand how their bodies react to emotional stress. Participants recalled a stressful event while researchers measured stress hormones and heart rate. The goal was to learn more abo…

This study asked 36 women about their opinions and use of vaginal products designed to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Participants completed questionnaires about their sexual behavior and how often they would use such products. The goal was to gather insig…

This study asked 32 men and women about their experiences using different microbicide suppositories and gels during sex. Participants rated things like how smooth, wet, or messy the products felt. The goal was to better understand what people like and dislike, which can help desi…

This study involved 18 men and women who used three different rectal products (a gel, a cream, and a liquid) during anal sex and then rated their experience. The goal was to develop a questionnaire that captures how these products feel—like wetness, messiness, and pleasure—to hel…

This study asked 8 women aged 18-45 about their experiences using intravaginal rings (IVRs) over 90 days. Researchers wanted to learn how sensations like smoothness, awareness, and discharge change with use. The goal is to help designers make better IVR products and improve user …

This study looked at how 48 women felt about three different vaginal products: a low-volume gel, a high-volume gel, and a quick-dissolving film. The goal was to understand what women like and dislike about each product, which could help make future HIV prevention gels and films m…