University Of South Carolina

This study will test a mobile app called MindBodyU designed to help young people (ages 16-25) living with HIV in South Carolina stay connected to their care and take their HIV medication regularly. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use, liked by users, and helps improve me…

This study tests whether giving young children eggs and dried fish, along with teaching parents how to be more responsive and interactive, can improve their thinking, language, movement, and emotional skills. Over 2,200 children aged 6-30 months in Liberia will take part. The goa…

This pilot study will test whether providing Mediterranean diet groceries plus virtual nutrition classes helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes improve their diet and lose weight. Forty participants in the US South will be randomly assigned to receive either weekly g…

This study partners with 26 AME churches in South Carolina to test a 32-week walking program called Walk Your Heart to Health. About 300 adults aged 50 and older will join in-person walking groups led by church committees. Researchers will measure changes in daily steps and group…

This study tests whether community health workers, combined with a digital reminder system, can help babies in sub-Saharan Africa get their important checkups and vaccines on time during the first year of life. About 800 pregnant women and mothers will take part. The goal is to s…

This study works with 35 primary care clinics to help them screen patients for physical inactivity and refer them to community-based exercise programs. The goal is to see if this approach can be smoothly integrated into routine care and whether it leads to better health outcomes …

This study looks at whether a parent training program can help autistic toddlers (ages 12-36 months) learn to manage their emotions. Researchers will work with 40 families and early intervention providers to see if the program is practical and helpful. The goal is to improve supp…

This study tests a 12-week Instagram program led by trained peers to help young adults (ages 18-25) who misuse prescription opioids. Participants will receive interactive modules and support via private Instagram groups. The goal is to see if the program is engaging, acceptable, …