University Of Arizona

This study tested two different blood pressure tracking systems on smartphones to see if they help older adults take their medication regularly. About 200 people aged 65 and older with high blood pressure used one of the systems for six months. The goal was to see if one system i…

This study tested a telephone program called Be Smoke Free that uses guided imagery (a relaxation technique) to help people stop smoking. Over 1,200 daily smokers from Arizona, New York, and West Virginia took part. Participants received coaching calls and were checked at 3 and 6…

This study tested a new way to help children with asthma take their medicine properly. Kids who came to the emergency room for an asthma attack were given their medications right there, and then school staff supervised their daily use. The goal was to see if this approach could r…

This early-phase trial tested replacing the standard drug cyclophosphamide with bendamustine after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in 50 patients with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this change could reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease while st…

This study compared Apple AirPods Pro 2 to standard hearing aids in 21 adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Researchers checked if the AirPods could accurately test hearing and provide sound amplification similar to a traditional hearing aid. The goal was to see if a common…

This study tested whether a monthly oral bacterial extract (Broncho-Vaxom) could prevent wheezing lower respiratory tract infections in infants aged 6-18 months who are at high risk for asthma. Over 800 participants received either the extract or a placebo for 10 days each month …

This study tested a 12-week family program to prevent type 2 diabetes in 9-12 year olds who are overweight and have risk factors. The program was offered in-person at a YMCA or combined with a mobile app. Researchers wanted to see if it was feasible and improved weight and diet.

This study tested three behavioral approaches—sleep restriction, stimulus control, and systematic light exposure—to help gynecologic cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. 78 participants completed the program, and researchers measured changes in sleep quality and daytime im…

This study tested whether a painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that often leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used MRI…

This study tested a six-week summer camp program to help children aged 4-6 with developmental language disorder improve their grammar. 24 children received language therapy during the camp and were tested again six weeks later to see if they kept their new skills. The goal was to…

This study tested two phone-based programs for cancer survivors and their caregivers to help manage physical and emotional symptoms after treatment ends. 555 survivors and their caregivers took part. The programs provided information and counseling to reduce distress and improve …

This study tested a parenting program called the Nurtured Heart Approach to see if it could reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity in children ages 6 to 8. Parents or guardians of 104 children with or suspected of ADHD were randomly assigned to either start the p…

This study tested whether an 8-week sleep coaching program delivered through a smartphone app is practical and acceptable for cancer survivors and their bedroom partners. Forty participants were enrolled to see if they would stick with the program and find it helpful. The goal wa…

This study tested a two-week home treatment combining gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) with mindfulness meditation in 208 older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could reduce pain and improve daily function. Results focused on changes …

This study looked at whether adding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to a self-care program helps people with jaw pain (TMD). 135 adults with moderate to severe pain were given different levels of care based on how they responded. The goal was to see if TCM could improve pain a…

This study tested whether osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) — gentle techniques like opening the chest and pumping the armpit — could help dye and radioactive tracer reach lymph nodes better than standard massage alone. 27 women having breast-conserving surgery for first-ti…

This study looked at whether regular jumping and other impact exercises help young girls build stronger bones. Over 500 girls in 4th and 6th grade were followed for two years. Researchers measured bone density and strength to see if active girls had healthier bones than those who…