University Of Arizona

This study tested a telephone-based guided imagery program called Be Smoke Free to help people quit 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 months to see if they had st…

This study tested a new way to prepare patients with blood cancers for a bone marrow transplant from a half-matched donor. Instead of using the standard drug cyclophosphamide after transplant, doctors replaced it with bendamustine to see if it was safer and still worked. About 50…

This study tested a program where children who came to the emergency room for an asthma attack were given their daily asthma medication right at the ER and then had it supervised at school. The goal was to see if this approach would help kids take their medicine regularly and red…

This study tested a blood pressure monitoring system to help older adults (65+) stick to their hypertension medication. 200 participants used the system for 6 months, with one group also getting extra strategies. The goal was to see if the system improved how consistently they to…

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' hearing test matched a professional sound booth test and if their amplification was similar to a traditional hearing aid. The goal…

This study tested whether an oral bacterial extract called Broncho-Vaxom® could prevent wheezing lower respiratory tract illness in infants at high risk for asthma. Over 800 infants aged 6-18 months received the extract or a placebo for 10 days each month for two years. Researche…

This study tested a painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS in 97 older adults with mild memory problems or genetic risk for Alzheimer's. The goal was to see if personalized stimulation could boost brain connections and slow or prevent memory decline. Parti…

This study tested a 12-week family-centered program to prevent type 2 diabetes in 47 children aged 9-12 who were overweight or had diabetes risk factors. The program was delivered at a YMCA, either in-person or with added mobile tools, to help families adopt healthier habits. The…

This study tested two phone-based programs for cancer survivors and their caregivers to help manage physical and emotional symptoms after treatment ends. Over 500 participants from rural and underserved areas took part. The programs provided symptom management tips and counseling…

This study tested whether a sleep coaching app is practical and helpful for cancer survivors and their bedroom partners. About 40 people joined to see if they liked the program and if it improved their sleep. The goal was to make sleep support easy to access at home.

This study tested a parenting method called the Nurtured Heart Approach to see if it helps reduce inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children ages 6 to 8 with or suspected of having ADHD. Parents were randomly assigned to use the approach right away or later. The stud…

This study enrolled 24 children aged 4 to 6 with developmental language disorder (DLD) in a six-week half-day summer camp. The camp provided language therapy aimed at improving grammar skills. Researchers measured how well children used trained grammar forms in everyday conversat…

This study tested a 2-week at-home treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain in 208 older adults. Participants used a mild brain stimulation device (tDCS) while practicing mindfulness meditation. The goal was to see if this combination could reduce pain and improve daily function. R…

This study tested whether combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with a personalized self-care program could help people with chronic jaw pain. Researchers followed 135 participants with moderate-to-severe jaw pain over 8 weeks and 18 months. They compared different treatment app…

This study looked at whether adding osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) to standard breast massage helps more dye and radioactive tracer reach the lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery. 27 women having breast-conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy took part. The…

This study looked at whether regular impact exercise, like jumping and running, helps 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 …