University Of Massachusetts, Worcester

This study looked at whether adding metformin, a diabetes medicine, to standard antibiotics for tuberculosis (TB) is safe and tolerable for people also living with HIV. 112 adults with both HIV and TB took either standard TB drugs alone or with metformin for 11 weeks. Researchers…

This study tested whether a mobile app and supportive text messages could help young men in Thailand start and consistently take HIV prevention medication (PrEP). Researchers worked with 119 young men who have sex with men and are at risk for HIV. They compared standard counselin…

This study tested whether music therapy can prevent hospital-acquired delirium (sudden confusion) in patients with Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia. Thirty hospitalized adults were assigned to music therapy sessions, self-directed music listening, or standard care. Resea…

This study tested a program called Vaper-to-Vaper (V2V) that uses texting and peer coaching to help high school students quit vaping. It enrolled 71 teens who currently vape and gave them mobile tools to manage cravings. The main goal was to see if teens would join and stay in th…

This study tested a text messaging program designed to lower the risk of major depression in pregnant and new mothers. 40 women who were at risk but not currently depressed received tailored texts with links to helpful content and a chat feature to talk with other participants. T…

This study tested a web-based system that creates a personalized care plan for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. The goal was to help patients and their doctors make more informed decisions about treatments, including whether to have joint replacement surgery. Over 5,700 ad…

This study looked at how young adults (ages 18-24) respond to e-cigarette education messages based on who delivers them (expert vs. peer) and how they are presented (one-sided vs. two-sided). 848 participants who either vape or are at risk of starting rated the messages for accep…

This study tested whether training early-career doctors and nurse practitioners to communicate more effectively with patients could help lower blood pressure. The training focused on reducing bias and building trust, especially with patients from minority and low-income backgroun…

This study tested a new web-based tool designed to help families of patients with severe brain injuries (like stroke or traumatic brain injury) communicate with doctors and make decisions about care goals. The study enrolled 50 family decision-makers to see if the tool was easy t…

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help doctors place stents to drain infected gallbladders in patients who cannot have surgery. 38 adults who needed an endoscopic ultrasound participated. The AI's recommendations were compared to an expert docto…

This study tested whether mailing educational materials to caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease could reduce the use of potentially harmful medications like sedatives, antipsychotics, and strong anticholinergics. Over 11,000 participants from two large health plans took …

This study looked at how people with high trait anxiety (a stable personality trait) process visual information, especially emotional faces. 23 young adults completed computer tasks and brain scans to understand why they have trouble telling safety from threat. The goal is to use…

This study looked at whether using live video calls with mental health experts in emergency rooms can help adults at risk for suicide get better care. Over 32,000 adults in Massachusetts took part. The goal was to see if telehealth could reduce the number of people needing hospit…

This study tested a telehealth program to help people remember to get their yearly lung cancer screening. 22 people who were overdue for their follow-up scan took part. The goal was to see if video calls could make it easier to complete the screening on time.

This study tested a new device called ViTrack that measures blood pressure continuously without needing a needle in the artery. Researchers compared it to the standard method in 30 patients having surgery or in the intensive care unit. The goal was to see if the noninvasive monit…