University Of Massachusetts, Worcester

This study is testing a new support program for adults with type 2 diabetes who are leaving the hospital. The program uses a computer survey to identify social challenges like housing or food insecurity and then pairs patients with a helper for 90 days. Researchers want to see if…

This study aims to see if a 4-month digital lifestyle coaching program helps adults who are taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) improve their health habits and outcomes. Researchers will enroll 220 adults and randomly assign them to either start the coaching program…

This small pilot study aims to see if a structured fitness, nutrition, and symptom management program can be successfully used by adults with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before planned surgery. The main goal is to test whether patients can participate in and …

This study is testing whether a digital program called Reaching Calm can help prevent anxiety in pregnant women. The program delivers coping strategies through text messages and a website, and is offered through obstetric clinics. Researchers will compare clinics using the progra…

This study tests if a 12-month education and support program for mothers can help prevent tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain in their young children. It will involve about 460 low-income South Asian mothers and their kids (ages 1-4) in the US. Mothers in the program will meet …

This study aims to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by teaching safe sleep practices to mothers of premature babies. Researchers will test two types of training—one given in the hospital and another sent via text/video messages after the baby goes home—to see which hel…

This study is testing whether a new digital program featuring a virtual coach (an avatar) can help young adults (ages 18-29) who come to the emergency room with alcohol misuse and suicidal thoughts. Researchers want to see if the program is easy to use and if participants can sti…

This study is testing whether a 12-week mindfulness program delivered through virtual reality (VR) headsets can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in doctors and advanced practice providers. Thirty-two clinicians will be split into two groups, with one group using the VR…

This study tests whether personalized lifestyle coaching can help emergency medicine residents working overnight shifts stay more alert and recover better. Thirty residents will be randomly assigned to receive either personalized coaching or general information about healthy habi…

This study aims to find out whether surgery or non-surgical treatment works better for older adults who break their upper arm near the shoulder. Researchers will follow 100 patients aged 65 and older to measure their recovery, including shoulder movement, pain levels, and daily f…

This study aims to test whether digital storytelling videos featuring people with dementia and their caregivers can improve knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and encourage earlier diagnosis in rural Vietnam. Researchers will enroll 100 older adults with memory concerns and thei…