University Of Houston

This study tests a new way to help people stop smoking by combining standard quit-smoking programs with a computer task that retrains unconscious urges toward cigarettes. About 300 adults who want to quit will be split into three groups: one gets the standard program plus the rea…

This study tests three approaches to help toddlers ages 18-36 months develop healthy eating and activity habits. 300 parent-toddler pairs will be randomly assigned to either continue their usual routine, attend a weekly playgroup focused on health, or attend parent education clas…

This study tests a new way to help people stop smoking by using pleasant smells to reduce cigarette cravings. Participants will use a smartphone app that guides them to sniff specific scents when they feel the urge to smoke. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method mak…

This study tests a new rehabilitation method called NICE for people who have had a stroke and have lasting arm weakness. About 48 adults aged 21 to 80 will use a machine that shows them how to activate specific muscle groups, helping improve coordination and movement. The goal is…

This study looks at whether people with different skin pigmentation have different eyelid temperatures after low-level light therapy (LLLT) for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. About 40 adults will receive three 15-minute LLLT sessions over 1-2 weeks. The main goal is to …

This study looks at how muscles work together after a stroke and whether a special exercise guided by muscle signals can improve arm movement. Researchers will test this in 74 people, including stroke survivors and healthy adults. The goal is to find new ways to help people regai…