University Of Houston

This small study looked at whether summer youth employment programs can help teens avoid unhealthy weight gain. Fifteen teens aged 14-17 worked at summer camps for six weeks. Researchers measured their body mass index and tracked physical activity, sleep, and eating habits to see…

This completed study tested a video podcast designed to deliver HIV prevention messages to heterosexual African American adults. Researchers worked with community members to create the podcast, then measured changes in condom use confidence, HIV testing intentions, and actual tes…

This study tested a mobile app called EASE to help people manage anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 822 adults who identified as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and had significant anxiety or depression symptoms. The app provided symptom tracking…

This study tested a smartphone-based wearable system that gives real-time feedback to people with Parkinson's disease while they do balance exercises at home. Nine participants aged 50 to 75 with mild to moderate Parkinson's used the system or followed a paper-based routine. The …

This study explored whether experiencing subtle racial slights (microaggressions) makes Latinx smokers want to smoke more or makes it harder to quit. Thirty daily smokers who identified as Hispanic or Latino took part. Researchers measured their smoking behavior, withdrawal sympt…

This completed study looked at how a single session of cycling exercise and overall fitness level affect the energy use of immune cells (CD8+ T cells and regulatory T cells) in healthy adults aged 20 to 40. Researchers measured changes in cell metabolism and function after modera…