University Of Texas At Austin

This study tested a culturally tailored app called Asma Guardián to help Hispanic children with asthma. 37 children aged 5-12 took part. The app encouraged specialist visits, medication use, and home changes like air purifiers. The goal was to see if families would use the app an…

This study tested a 12-session program that trains parents to use simple, evidence-based strategies at home to help their young children with autism improve social communication and behavior. The program also provides support to reduce parenting stress and increase confidence. It…

This study tested a technology-based coaching and support program designed for Asian American midlife women who care for a family member with Alzheimer's. 54 participants used the program to see if it could reduce their stress and improve their health. The goal was to make caregi…

This pilot study tested a controlled breathing program called REST in 20 people with COPD to see if it could reduce stress and improve symptoms. Participants practiced breathing exercises for 15 minutes twice daily and attended two in-person sessions. The study focused on whether…

This study tested a new, non-invasive treatment for people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. Researchers used low-intensity focused ultrasound to gently stimulate a part of the brain called the amygdala. 29 adults received daily sessions for three weeks. The go…

This study tested a new method for collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) — surveys about health and well-being — to see if it would increase how often patients complete them. The goal was to make the questions feel more relevant and less burdensome. 200 English- an…

This study tested a stress first aid program designed for harm reduction workers who help people who use drugs. 35 workers completed training and learning sessions. Researchers measured whether the program was easy to use, helpful, and improved knowledge about managing stress.

This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) program is practical and well-liked by caregivers of people with dementia after a hospital stay. Researchers enrolled 34 patient-caregiver pairs and provided telephone coaching sessions. The goal was to see if caregivers f…

This study looked at how short, repeated breath-holding (causing low oxygen) changes the way the body handles sugar. Twenty healthy adults, people with prediabetes, and those with type 2 diabetes took a sugar drink test while their blood sugar was measured. The goal was to unders…

This study looked at how much speech therapy children with language impairment need to improve their vocabulary. 59 children were randomly assigned to either one 2-hour session per week or four 30-minute sessions per week for 10 weeks. The goal was to find the best balance of the…

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…

This study looked at 344 couples to see if adding financial services to relationship education helps more than relationship classes alone. Couples were randomly assigned to either relationship education only or relationship education plus economic support. Researchers checked the…

This study looked at how alcohol affects the brain and feelings of intoxication in 60 young adults (ages 21-26), half with bipolar disorder and half without. Participants drank alcohol or a placebo during brain scans and reported how they felt. The goal was to understand why peop…

This study tested a program where trained peer supporters help young people with early psychosis cut back on alcohol and drug use. About 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams took part. The goal was to see if the program could be delivered well and if young peopl…