University Of Texas At Austin

This study tests whether a supplement made from seaweed, called rhamnan sulfate, can improve blood vessel function in middle-aged and older adults who have at least one risk factor for heart disease (like high blood pressure or obesity). Participants take the supplement or a plac…

This study tested an app called Asma Guardián, designed to help Hispanic children with asthma. The app encourages families to see an asthma specialist, use controller medication, and improve the home environment. 37 children aged 5-12 took part, and the study compared app users t…

This study tests whether ketamine can reduce fatigue and improve thinking in people with Long COVID. Twenty adults aged 18–65 with ongoing tiredness or brain fog will receive four ketamine injections over two weeks. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, brain scans, and inf…

This study tested a program called ASPEN, which coaches parents of young children with autism in low-resource communities. The program includes 12 sessions teaching parents strategies to improve their child's social communication and play skills, while also reducing parenting str…

This study tested whether low-intensity focused ultrasound, aimed at the amygdala (a brain area linked to emotions), could reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Twenty-nine adults received daily 10-minute sessions for three weeks. Researchers measure…

This pilot study tested a 15-minute controlled breathing routine (REST) in 20 adults with COPD who reported high stress. Participants learned three yoga breathing techniques and practiced them twice daily for a week with remote guidance. The study aimed to see if the routine was …

This study tested a technology-based program called TACAD, designed to support Asian American midlife women who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease. The program included social media groups, online educational modules, resources, and a virtual reality component. Res…

This study tested a school-based program called Relationship Smarts Combo in over 1,700 teens. The program combines lessons on mental health, relationships, and money habits to help youth build healthy relationship skills and prepare for adulthood. Researchers measured changes in…

This study tested a new strategy for collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to make them more relevant and less burdensome. Researchers compared usual PROMs with an enhanced version in 200 English- and Spanish-speaking patients. The goal was to see if the new approa…

This study looked at how short periods of low oxygen (from holding your breath) affect blood sugar levels after drinking a sugary drink. Researchers tested 20 healthy adults, people with prediabetes, and people with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to learn more about how oxygen lev…

This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) can help people with dementia and their family caregivers after a hospital stay. The CHW provided education, care planning, and support through home visits and phone calls. The goal was to see if the program was feasible a…

This study tested whether adding career coaching and financial planning to standard relationship education helps couples more than relationship classes alone. 344 couples were randomly assigned to one of two groups and tracked for a year. Researchers measured relationship satisfa…

This study tested a program where trained peer providers help young people with early psychosis reduce or stop using alcohol and drugs. 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams took part. The goal was to see if the program could be delivered as planned and whether i…

This study looked at how young adults with bipolar disorder respond to alcohol compared to healthy people. Sixty participants aged 21-26 completed brain scans and surveys after drinking alcohol or a placebo. The goal was to understand differences in brain activity and feelings of…

This study looked at how much speech therapy is best for children aged 5 to 8 with language impairment. Fifty-nine kids were randomly assigned to receive therapy either once a week for 2 hours or four times a week for 30 minutes, over 10 weeks. The goal was to see which schedule …

This study tested a wearable system that records brain waves and delivers gentle ultrasound to deep brain areas during REM sleep. Fifty-two healthy adults and people with mild sleep or stress issues wore the device for two nights. The goal was to see if it safely increases REM sl…