University Of California, Irvine

This study tested whether personalized educational sessions could help adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure take their medication more consistently. It involved 511 Hispanic adults who were randomly assigned to one of two educational programs. Researchers tracked if parti…

This early-stage study tested the safety of adding a common cholesterol-lowering drug (pitavastatin) to a standard leukemia treatment (venetoclax). It involved 6 adults with either chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The main goal was to find the s…

This study tested a new rehabilitation therapy for people who have difficulty walking after a stroke. It combined a brain-computer interface, which reads brain signals, with functional electrical stimulation, which activates leg muscles. The goal was to see if this high-tech ther…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a special 5-day, low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet is a practical approach to study for managing prediabetes in Asian American adults. The main goal was to see if people could stick to the diet and if researchers could run a lar…

This study tested two different approaches to help people recover arm movement after a stroke. Researchers compared a customized hand and arm exercise program with a movable wheelchair armrest that helps move the arm back and forth. The goal was to see which method better improve…

This study tested whether taking certain medications before kidney stone surgery could help doctors safely place a larger working tube in the ureter. 220 adults scheduled for stone removal were randomly assigned to receive one of two drugs (tadalafil or tamsulosin), both together…

This study tested a program designed to help more eligible patients get screened for lung cancer. It involved reminding doctors, educating patients, offering financial help, and prompting discussions during check-ups. The goal was to see if this approach led to more people gettin…

This study tested how a family-based program affects the developing brain to help prevent risky behaviors in African-American teens. Researchers used brain scans and questionnaires to see if the 6-week program changed how the brain handles rewards and self-control. The goal was t…

This study tested if a special hygiene regimen could prevent dangerous MRSA infections in people who carry the bacteria after leaving the hospital. Over 2,100 high-risk patients were randomly assigned to receive either the intensive hygiene treatment or standard hygiene education…

This study tested whether giving Botox for overactive bladder with just one injection works as well as the standard ten injections. Researchers wanted to see if the simpler method could reduce procedure pain and side effects like infections, while providing the same relief from u…

This study tested a smartphone app called Pain Buddy, designed to help children with cancer manage pain and other symptoms while receiving outpatient chemotherapy. The app allowed kids to track their symptoms daily and provided coping skills training, with the goal of improving t…

This study tested a 13-week virtual support program designed specifically for Spanish-speaking Latino caregivers of children recently diagnosed with cancer. The program included cooking, gardening, movement, and educational sessions to help reduce stress and improve quality of li…

This small, completed study tested if adding therapy dogs to standard social skills training could help children with ADHD. Researchers compared the dog-assisted program to training alone, looking for improvements in behavior and self-esteem. They also collected saliva samples to…

This study aimed to understand why obesity rates differ among racial groups, focusing on African-American, Hispanic, and White teenage girls. Researchers examined how stress influences food choices and physical activity levels in both everyday life and controlled lab settings. Th…

This study aimed to find out if drinking diet sodas or water is better for people managing type 2 diabetes. Researchers followed 181 adults with diabetes for 24 weeks, having one group drink three servings of diet soda daily and another drink three servings of water. They measure…