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Pecans may help control cholesterol, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how eating different amounts of pecans each day for 28 days affects heart health in 108 adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. Participants ate pecans as part of their diet or stuck to their usual eating habits. Researchers measured changes in bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Georgia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Cottonseed oil doses tested for heart benefits in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether smaller amounts of cottonseed oil can improve cholesterol and other health markers in adults at risk for heart disease. 95 overweight or at-risk adults drank shakes with different doses of cottonseed oil daily for 28 days. Researchers measured changes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Georgia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Can VR make afterschool programs more fun and consistent?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a virtual reality (VR) afterschool program for 32 children ages 9-17. The goal was to see if kids find the VR system easy and enjoyable to use, and whether it could help deliver consistent activities even when they can't attend in person. The study measured usab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Georgia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Vaping-to-Smoking risk in young black adults
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used brain scans (fMRI) and follow-up surveys to understand why some young African American vapers are more likely to start smoking cigarettes. 24 participants aged 18-29 who vaped but did not smoke took part. The goal was to find brain markers that predict tobacco use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Georgia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC