Uconn Health

This study tested whether giving small rewards for attending treatment and providing alcohol-free blood tests helps people with alcohol use disorder stay sober. 74 adults in outpatient treatment were randomly assigned to standard care or added rewards. Researchers tracked alcohol…

This study tested if computer-based cognitive fitness activities could improve thinking and depression in 38 older adults who were already taking antidepressants. Participants did brain training exercises, and researchers measured changes in their mental flexibility, memory, and …

This study tested a program where older Latino adults with Parkinson's disease paired up with a peer partner for 8 weeks. They used activity trackers, watched educational videos, and attended online exercise classes together. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and…

This study looked at how flavors like fruit or menthol in filtered cigars affect addiction in young adults (ages 21-34) who smoke both cigarettes and cigars. Participants used flavored cigars for one week and unflavored for another, answering surveys and providing saliva samples.…

This study tested whether patients can take their own dental photos with a smartphone to track tooth movement during braces. 36 people with braces who needed a tooth extraction participated. The goal was to see if these photos are as accurate as professional 3D scans for measurin…

This study looked at whether text messaging programs can help people who drink too much, starting in the emergency room. Researchers worked with 344 patients and staff to find out what makes it easy or hard to use these programs in busy ERs. The goal was to learn how to offer sup…

This study tested whether offering small cash rewards ($25-$40) encourages more HIV testing among African American, Latina, and low-income women who face barriers to testing. Over 300 women from community organizations like homeless shelters and domestic violence agencies took pa…

This study looked at whether little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are addictive, especially when flavored like fruit, and if men and women differ. Researchers studied 65 young adults who smoke both LCCs and cigarettes. They measured how much people would smoke as prices went up to…

This study looked at whether eating walnuts can change the bacteria in your gut and reduce signs of colon cancer risk. About 140 adults at higher risk for colorectal cancer added walnuts to their diet for a month. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, inflammation, and su…