University Of California, Berkeley

This study tested whether a low-cost food storage cabinet called a "meatsafe" could reduce diarrhea in children aged 6 to 24 months in low-income areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Researchers compared households that received the cabinet and food safety education to those that did not.…

This pilot trial tested a new cognitive training program called N-ACT in 50 adults with high levels of emotion-related impulsivity and rumination. Participants completed eight weekly one-hour sessions with a coach, practicing exercises to improve emotional control. The study comp…

This study looked at whether a high-intensity exercise program is safe and helpful for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Twelve stroke survivors took part in either a low-intensity or high-intensity exercise program. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether adding habit-formation tools helps adults practice self-compassionate touch more regularly. Nearly 500 participants were split into two groups: one received the practice alone, the other got extra habit-building strategies. Researchers tracked how often …

This study tested a sleep and circadian treatment (TranS-C) for people with severe mental illness (SMI) in community mental health centers. The treatment was adapted to better fit these settings. Researchers looked at whether it improved sleep, daily functioning, and symptoms in …

This study tested two versions of a sleep treatment for people with severe mental illness in community mental health centers. One version was the standard treatment, and the other was adapted to better fit patients' needs. The goal was to see if training clinic staff to deliver t…

This study tested an in-home technology system that uses sensors and wearable devices to monitor people with dementia and alert their caregivers about worrisome behaviors like falls or wandering. The goal was to see if this system could reduce caregivers' anxiety, burden, and dep…

This study tested an in-home technology system designed to help Spanish-speaking caregivers of people with dementia, Alzheimer's, or mild cognitive impairment. The system uses sensors and intelligent bots to detect worrisome behaviors like falls or wandering and sends alerts to t…

This study tested whether behavioral therapies could help teens who naturally go to bed late shift to earlier bedtimes. 176 teens with late sleep patterns were given either a combination of therapies (cognitive behavioral therapy, social rhythms therapy, and light therapy) or bas…

This study investigates how low doses of atropine eye drops (0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.05%) affect pupil size and the eye's ability to focus in healthy adults aged 18 to 40. Researchers aim to compare different dosing methods and recovery times, and to see if iris color influences the …

This study tested whether adding regular play sessions for young children (6-30 months) to existing community health and nutrition programs in Madagascar helps child development. Over 8,000 children and their caregivers took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical…

This study checks on children who took part in a special early childhood program about 6 years ago. Researchers want to see if the program helped with thinking skills, emotions, and school performance as the kids grew up. About 620 children and their caregivers are involved in th…

This study looked at whether a special audit and feedback tool could help elementary schools in Oakland follow physical education laws better. The goal was to increase students' physical activity and reduce health inequalities. Researchers worked with 35 schools that serve mostly…