University Of Connecticut

This pilot study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement containing L. acidophilus (strain TW01), originally isolated from fermented coffee grounds, can improve gut health, body composition, and markers of inflammation. Overweight or obese adults aged 18-60 will take either th…

This study looks at whether a daily dose of milk polar lipids (a type of fat found in milk) can improve cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and support gut health in adults with high cholesterol and abdominal obesity. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and other …

This study compares two digital weight loss programs for people with obesity. One program uses weekly live video meetings, while the other uses a private Facebook group that participants can access anytime. The goal is to see if the flexible, on-demand option works as well as the…

This study tests an online weight loss program for couples. It includes 762 married or cohabitating partners who are overweight or obese. The program adds four strategies—like joint goal setting and partner feedback—to a core behavioral weight loss plan. The goal is to see which …

This study is testing a web-based platform called Jom-TestPlus that lets transgender women in Malaysia order HIV self-test kits online and get real-time counseling. The goal is to help them quickly connect to HIV prevention or treatment services. Fifty participants will use the p…

This study is testing a web-based platform called Jom-TestPlus for men who have sex with men in Malaysia. The platform offers HIV self-testing, real-time online counseling, and help connecting to prevention or treatment services. Researchers want to see if this approach increases…

This pilot study tests whether a home-based training program using joystick-operated ride-on toys can help children aged 3-8 with hemiplegia improve arm function. Children will use their affected arm to drive the toy through playful challenges, compared to a creative upper extrem…

This study tests whether a 6-week strength training program that includes power exercises (STRIPE) works better than standard rehab for people with long-term kneecap pain. 88 adults aged 18-40 with pain lasting over 3 months will do supervised telehealth sessions three times a we…

This study looks at whether adding community health worker visits and free healthy groceries to the standard Meals on Wheels program can help older adults eat better, feel less lonely, and improve their quality of life. About 1,640 Rhode Island seniors at high nutritional risk wi…

This study tests a computer program called GraphoLearn, designed to improve reading skills in children aged 6 to 10 with reading disabilities. Researchers will compare reading gains in children who use GraphoLearn versus those who use a math program. The goal is to see if the app…