University Of Delaware

This study looked at whether taking resveratrol (a natural compound found in grapes and red wine) every day could help prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass. 52 women who were 1 to 10 years past menopause took part. Researchers measured bone health through …

This study tested a new behavioral program called SEMAT that teaches people with early-stage Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment how to use memory aids like calendars and reminders. The goal was to help them stay independent in daily life. 68 older adults took part, and rese…

This study tests whether limiting food and drinks (except water) to a 10-hour period each day for four weeks can improve eating behaviors, diet quality, and body composition in women aged 20-29. Participants will track their eating and complete surveys about emotional eating and …

This study looked at whether brain scans (fMRI) can predict how well stroke survivors will recover arm and hand function after physical therapy. Fourteen people with chronic stroke completed 12 therapy sessions. Researchers measured brain connectivity before and after therapy to …

This study tested a new support group program for parents of children aged 5-12 with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Eleven caregivers joined online group sessions to share experiences and learn. Researchers interviewed participants and surveyed them to see if the program …

This study looked at two ways to help children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) improve their grammar: recast therapy (where a therapist corrects the child's speech) and reading specially designed stories. Researchers worked with 137 children aged 4-9 to see how well th…

This study looks at 128 children who were part of an early intervention program in infancy and are now teenagers. Researchers measure brain activity, stress responses, and behaviors like risk-taking and mood to see if early help made a difference. No new treatment is given; this …

This study used MRI scans to look at brain activity in people with Parkinson's disease while they moved their arms and legs. The goal was to understand how the brain changes affect motor symptoms. 40 people took part, including those with Parkinson's and healthy volunteers.

This study tested different levels of stiffness in custom ankle braces for 40 people who had a stroke. The goal was to find the best brace for each person and create simple guidelines that doctors and therapists can use to prescribe the right brace. Participants walked with five …

This study tested a special parenting program (mABC) for pregnant women recovering from opioid addiction. 174 mothers and their babies took part. The program focuses on helping mothers be more sensitive and nurturing, which could improve the baby's emotional and physical developm…

This study looked at how being tired affects the chance of tripping and falling in adults aged 55-70 with and without knee osteoarthritis. 24 participants wore activity monitors, walked on a treadmill for 30 minutes, and did strength and balance tests before and after. Researcher…

This study tested whether prosthetists—specialists who fit artificial limbs—can screen for common but often unnoticed health problems like depression, nerve damage, and poor blood flow in people who have had a leg amputation. Seventy participants were split into two groups: one r…

This study looked at how short-term pain impacts the ability to learn and remember new walking patterns in 61 healthy young (18-35) and older (55-85) adults. Researchers measured how well participants learned and retained a new way of walking while experiencing acute pain. They a…

This study looked at how the brain detects changes in salt levels in the blood, which helps control blood pressure. Researchers used brain scans to find key areas involved in this process in 29 healthy adults aged 18-45. No treatment was given; the goal was simply to learn more a…

This completed pilot study looked at how everyday stress impacts blood vessel health and brain function in 17 middle-aged adults aged 40-55. Participants tracked their stress daily for 14 days using an online survey, then had their blood vessel function tested in a lab. The goal …