University Of Pittsburgh

This study tested a program called Family Check-Up Heart, which helps new mothers and their babies improve heart health through home visits. About 117 low-income mothers in Allegheny County took part. The program focused on healthy weight, blood pressure, and lifestyle habits aft…

This study tested a telehealth program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) with memory and attention problems. Seven survivors took part in 8 weekly video sessions and homework. The goal was to see if the program could improve their thinking skills and quality of li…

This study tested a brief sleep program for depressed teenagers who sleep less than 7 hours on school nights or have irregular sleep schedules. The program included one counseling session and a smartphone app. Researchers wanted to see if the program was easy to use and helpful f…

This study looked at whether people who had hip surgery for a torn labrum and hip impingement could safely put weight on their leg as soon as they felt able, instead of waiting weeks. Researchers followed 49 patients to see if this approach improved pain, function, and quality of…

This study looked at whether washing fat with saline before injecting it into the face changes skin appearance. 26 healthy women received either washed or unwashed fat on both sides of their face. Researchers measured wrinkles, skin quality, and satisfaction over 12 months to see…

This study looked at whether a non-drug approach called Strategy Training can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stay independent in daily activities like shopping, paying bills, and managing medications. About 105 participants with MCI were taught strategies …

This study tested if a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve balance and thinking in older women who had chemotherapy for breast cancer. 48 women aged 50-85 who completed taxane chemotherapy participated. The results may help develop new ways …

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise (like walking or jogging) can improve thinking skills and brain health in older adults who have recovered from depression. 46 people aged 60 and older with a history of late-life depression participated. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether an Apple Watch, a new app, and weekly health coaching could help dementia caregivers improve their sleep and mood. 21 caregivers wore the watch to track their activity and sleep patterns, and received personalized feedback and support for up to 6 weeks. …

This study tested whether online tools like YouTube videos, TikTok clips, and resource links could help LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14-19) with mild depression or anxiety feel more willing to seek professional help. 81 participants joined a private Discord server for 4 weeks, where they w…

This study tested whether doctors in primary care clinics would use simple decision guides (algorithms) to address opioid misuse behaviors in patients with chronic pain. 49 clinicians participated over 6-9 months. The goal was to see if the guides were easy to use and acceptable,…

This study looked at 557 newborns with brain injury to see if MRI scans can help predict how they will develop. Researchers compared brain images with later tests of thinking and learning. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and treatment for these children.

This study looked at whether a team-focused training program helps rural child advocacy centers better screen children for mental health issues and connect them to treatment. 147 staff members from these centers took part. The goal was to see if the new approach was practical and…

This study looked at how stressful life events impact the ability of teens aged 12-15 with depression symptoms to learn a coping skill called cognitive restructuring. Researchers taught the skill and measured how well teens learned and remembered it over six months. The goal was …

This study looked at brain scans of 195 young adults (ages 18-30) with moderate to severe congenital heart disease to find signs of hidden brain injury. Researchers used MRI to measure brain structure and damage that could lead to memory or thinking problems later in life. The go…

This study looked at how two types of liquid food (Pediasure and Nourish) change the gut bacteria in children who are very sick in the hospital. 32 children aged 1 to 17 who already had a feeding tube took part. Researchers collected stool and saliva samples to see how the formul…

This study tested a program called PICTURE-THIS that helps people who survived a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and their families transition home. The program includes care coordination and activity-based rehab delivered by a specialist team. The goal was to see if the pr…

This study looked at how common mild cognitive impairment is among adults aged 50-65 in Kerala, India, and tested a multi-part program to help prevent further memory loss. Researchers enrolled 481 participants and measured changes in thinking skills like attention, memory, and la…

This study looked at how the brain controls the bladder in 207 women, both young and old, with and without urgency urinary incontinence. Researchers used brain scans to compare activity in key brain regions during bladder filling and emptying. The goal was to understand why incon…

This study tested a smartphone app to collect quality-of-life reports from children who had a liver transplant and their parents. The goal was to see if using the app regularly could help doctors better understand and support these patients. About 200 children aged 8 to 20 and th…