University Of Pittsburgh

This study tested a program called Creating Peace that helps teens aged 14-19 learn to prevent violence and address racism. Over 500 teens took part in community groups. The program aimed to reduce physical, sexual, and emotional violence, as well as weapon carrying, by teaching …

This study tested whether letting people put weight on their hip as soon as they can after hip labral repair and femoroplasty helps them recover faster. 49 participants were followed after surgery to see if early weight bearing improved hip function and quality of life without ca…

This study tested a modified telehealth program called MAAT-YS for young adult survivors of childhood cancer (ages 18-39) who have memory or attention problems after treatment. Seven participants completed 8 weekly video sessions with a workbook and homework. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps pregnant women who are at risk for emotional distress. 84 women participated to see if this approach reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy and after childbirth. The goal was to under…

This study tested a program to reduce anticholinergic medications (like benztropine) in 53 adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mental illnesses who no longer needed them. The goal was to improve memory and thinking by tapering or stopping these drugs. Pa…

This small study tested two simple tools to help night shift nurses: a quiet room for napping and glasses that block blue/green light. Five nurses from one hospital tried these approaches to see if they could improve their health and reduce burnout. The main goal was to see if th…

This study looked at whether washing fat with saline before injecting it into the face improves skin appearance more than using unwashed fat. Twenty-six healthy women aged 35 to 70 with visible signs of aging received fat grafts on both sides of their face. Researchers measured c…

This study looked at how the brain controls the bladder in 207 women, both young and old, with and without urge urinary incontinence. Using brain scans, researchers compared brain activity during bladder filling and emptying. The goal was to understand why incontinence happens wi…

This study looked at whether measuring brain activity with EEG can help identify teenage girls at risk for depression. Researchers used a technique called neurofeedback to try to change how the brain pays attention to negative images. The goal was to see if this approach could pr…

This study looked at 672 adults with advanced cancer to find the best way to help them plan their future medical care. Researchers compared talking with a trained guide in person versus using a website. The goal was to see which method helps patients and their families feel more …

This study looked at whether a special teamwork-focused training helps rural child advocacy centers better screen children for mental health problems after trauma. 147 staff members from these centers took part. The goal was to see if this approach makes it easier for centers to …

This study tested whether a remote training program helps rehabilitation professionals teach manual wheelchair users how to use their chairs more safely and effectively. 235 clinicians took part and were split into three groups: one received remote feedback, one did structured se…

This study tested a computer system that alerts pharmacists when hospitalized patients are at high risk for kidney injury caused by medications. The pharmacist then works with the patient's doctor to adjust treatment. The goal was to see if this approach reduces serious kidney pr…

This study tested whether doctors can use simple decision guides to better manage opioid misuse behaviors in patients on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. Researchers worked with 49 clinicians at community clinics to see if the guides were easy to use and helpful. The go…

This study looked at how dizziness and personal factors affect daily activities and participation in 52 adults with balance disorders. Participants were assessed before and after vestibular rehabilitation. The goal was to understand which impairments and personal traits most infl…

This study tested whether using online tools like YouTube and TikTok can help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 14-19) feel more willing to seek help for depression and anxiety. 81 participants joined a private Discord group for 4 weeks and had access to different combinatio…

This study looked at whether a yoga program could help women who have had a concussion experience positive psychological changes, known as posttraumatic growth. 27 women who had a concussion took part. The researchers measured growth using a questionnaire and also looked at how t…

This study tested a training program for prenatal providers (like obstetricians and midwives) to help them use proven treatments for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers looked at how many patients received medication-assisted treatment and how long they stayed on it…

This study looked at whether adding specialty palliative care early on to standard intensive care can improve the experience for critically ill older adults (age 60+) and their families. Over 1,000 patients and their family members took part. The goal was to see if this approach …

This study looked back at the medical records of 38 people with a specific genetic form of propionic acidemia found in Amish and Mennonite communities. The goal was to understand how the condition develops over time, especially heart problems, and to create a better plan for prev…

This study looked at whether manual therapy, exercise, and acupuncture can reduce pain and improve walking in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of back and leg pain. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to see if a larger trial is possible. The goal is to f…

This study looked at how common mild cognitive impairment (early memory problems) is among adults aged 50-65 in Kerala, India. Researchers also tested a multi-domain intervention package (combining activities like exercise, diet, and mental exercises) to see if it could help prev…