University Of Michigan

This study tests whether helping people with diabetes find local resources (like food or housing help) and pairing them with a peer supporter can improve blood sugar and blood pressure. About 694 adults with diabetes who have trouble controlling their condition will be randomly a…

This study tests whether adding a digital incentive program to traditional quitline services helps adults who smoke menthol cigarettes quit. About 1,200 participants will use an app that rewards them for check-ins, calls to a coach, and staying smoke-free. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at whether a program called HEARTS can help people who have both high blood pressure and diabetes get better care. About 1,440 adults in Guatemala will take part, and clinics will either use the HEARTS program or continue their usual care. The program includes tr…

This study tests a new prevention program delivered through social media to help young adults reduce high-intensity drinking and improve wellness. Researchers will enroll 450 people who regularly use Snapchat and have recently engaged in heavy drinking. The goal is to see if this…

This study tests a 12-week group program called Mama Empoderada for Spanish-speaking mothers of young children. The program teaches parenting skills, self-care, and how to build support networks. Researchers hope it will reduce depression, anxiety, and stress while improving moth…

This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a gentle sound wave technique, can safely improve speech fluency in people who stutter. Twenty adults who stutter will receive LIFU or a sham treatment, and researchers will measure changes in stuttering severity a…

This study tests an online tool called HOME-MIND designed to help older adults (65+) who live alone and have mild memory or thinking problems manage their medications. Participants use a platform to track medication issues, get personalized tips, and share summaries with their do…

This early study tests a robotic leg brace with smart software that senses how a person walks and adjusts its help in real time. Researchers want to see if this adaptive system improves walking speed and balance in stroke survivors compared to a standard brace. About 20 people, i…

This study tests whether motivational text messages can increase physical activity in adults aged 40 and older who are not very active. Participants will wear activity trackers and receive up to 4 texts per day for 3 months, some timed based on their personal habits. The goal is …

This pilot study will test a 24-week digital self-management program designed to help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) manage their symptoms and build long-term healthy habits. The program is accessed via web or mobile device and is used alongside standard care. The s…

This study tests a program called Enlace Familiar, designed to help Latino teenagers ages 14-18 talk about their mental health with parents or trusted adults. The program involves two sessions with a community health worker and a list of mental health resources. Researchers want …

This study tests whether an electronic safety plan and a month of supportive text messages can help adults who recently had suicidal thoughts or behavior after leaving the emergency department. Researchers will enroll 120 people and track how many complete the program and how sat…

This study tests a new, high-dose form of non-invasive brain stimulation (called accelerated theta burst stimulation) to see if it can improve walking problems, like freezing, in people with Parkinson's disease. The study will enroll 20 adults with early-stage Parkinson's who hav…

This study tests a leg-worn device called AccelBand that uses mild electrical pulses to improve bowel function in people with spinal cord injury. One hundred participants will either receive active treatment or a sham (inactive) version for four weeks. Researchers will measure ch…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how dental students and experienced dentists detect cavities on X-rays. About 60 participants will view dental X-rays, some enhanced by AI and some not, and answer questions about what they see. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether mindfulness-based stress reduction can help Black teenage girls who have been involved with the justice system and their parents or caregivers. About 90 participants will report on stress, PTSD symptoms, and other outcomes before and after the program.…

This study will test different levels of support—from virtual training to in-person coaching—to help hospitals use proven methods for inducing labor. Researchers will work with 64 maternity clinicians to see which approach works best. The goal is to improve care for mothers and b…

This study will see if an AI chatbot app is practical and acceptable for family caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, dementia, or Huntington disease. About 60 caregivers will use the app for 8 weeks, focusing on physical and mental health. They will complete surveys …