The Miriam Hospital

This study tests a 16-week behavioral program called T1DAL, designed specifically for teens with type 1 diabetes who have overweight or obesity. About 50 teens will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The program includes virtual group sessions and one-on-on…

This study tests whether text messages can help people who have finished cardiac rehab keep up healthy habits like weight management, physical activity, and taking medications. Researchers will enroll 400 people from groups often left out of heart research. The study compares dif…

This study tests whether 8 weeks of phone-based mindfulness training can improve self-care and thinking skills in 176 adults with heart failure and mild cognitive impairment. Participants practice techniques like breath awareness and body scanning for 20 minutes daily. The goal i…

This study tests a weight loss program for college students who are overweight or have obesity. The program focuses on making small, manageable changes to eating and activity. Researchers want to see if students find the program acceptable and if it leads to meaningful weight los…

This study tests whether a 4-week program addressing weight stigma and self-blame can help teens (ages 13-17) better manage their weight. Participants are randomly assigned to either the stigma-focused program or a general health education session, followed by a 16-week weight ma…

This study tests different ways of tracking food and weight during a 24-week online weight loss program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of five self-monitoring strategies, such as tracking calories every day or only a few days a week. The goal is to see which metho…

This study tests five different group programs, all delivered remotely, to help adults with higher body weight eat healthy and be active. Some groups also include mindful eating, body image support, or finding enjoyable physical activities. The goal is to see which program people…

This study looks at how lipoproteins—tiny particles that carry cholesterol in the blood—work in healthy people and those with lipid disorders like high cholesterol. The goal is to understand how these particles affect heart and blood vessel health, especially when they don't func…

This early study is testing two types of fish oil—EPA and DHA—to see how they affect blood clotting and cholesterol in people with high triglycerides. Eighty participants will take one of the two oils for a month and have their blood tested. The goal is to learn which oil might b…