University Of Washington

This study tested whether online health messages could help young adults who drink alcohol have more positive experiences. Researchers enrolled 35 Washington State residents aged 18-24 who reported heavy drinking. Participants either received 5-7 online modules with text message …

This study tested if adding a clinical pharmacist to the discharge team could prevent medication problems when patients move from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility. Over 1,000 adult patients were involved. The pharmacist worked to coordinate care between the hospital and n…

This study tested ways to help stroke patients consistently use their sleep apnea breathing machines during rehabilitation. Researchers worked with 36 stroke survivors who had breathing problems during sleep, providing coaching, technical support, and follow-up calls to encourage…

This study tested a two-drug combination for men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to standard hormone-blocking treatments. Researchers gave patients high doses of testosterone along with a drug called olaparib, which blocks cancer cells from repairing dam…

This study tested whether a proven trauma therapy could work well when delivered in schools, making mental health care more accessible. It trained school clinicians to provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to students aged 8-19 who had experienced trauma an…

This study tested whether a diabetes education program designed specifically for Latinx culture, combined with real-time glucose monitoring technology, helps people better manage their type 2 diabetes. 120 Latinx adults with elevated blood sugar levels participated, with some rec…

This study tested whether a team-based care model in primary care clinics could effectively treat both opioid addiction and mental health conditions at the same time. It compared clinics that added addiction medication to their mental health care against clinics that only provide…

This study tested a combination of a targeted cancer drug (brentuximab vedotin) with three chemotherapy drugs for patients whose Hodgkin lymphoma returned or didn't respond to previous treatment. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and see how well this combination worked to …

This study tested whether a painless, non-invasive electrical stimulation device applied to the neck could help improve hand and arm function in people with cervical spinal cord injury. Fifteen participants received either the stimulation plus physical therapy or therapy alone in…

This study tested a new mobile app designed to help caregivers of young adults showing early signs of psychosis. The app provided interactive lessons and support to improve caregivers' knowledge, coping skills, and family communication. The goal was to see if this support could h…

This small pilot study tested whether combining an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) with a specific chemotherapy regimen before surgery could better treat muscle-invasive bladder cancers with unusual cell types. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink or eliminate …

This large study tested if giving deworming medicine to everyone in a community for three years could stop the spread of intestinal worm infections, compared to the standard approach of treating only children. It involved over 350,000 people across India, Malawi, and Benin. The g…

This study tested a mobile pop-up clinic in Seattle to provide healthcare to women who inject drugs and exchange sex. The van offered HIV prevention medication (PrEP), treatment for opioid addiction, and rapid testing for sexually transmitted infections. Researchers wanted to see…

This study tested whether delivering tuberculosis (TB) prevention medicine directly to people's communities helps more people finish their full course of treatment compared to the standard method of requiring monthly clinic visits. It involved 301 adults in South Africa who were …

This study aimed to understand the safety and how a daily HIV prevention pill builds up in the body of Kenyan women. Researchers gave 54 HIV-negative women different weekly doses of the pill under direct observation for up to 18 weeks. The goal was to measure drug levels in the b…

This study tested if a formal mentorship program could help women apprentices in the sheet metal trade. Experienced workers were trained as mentors and matched with about 100 women apprentices. Researchers followed these apprentices for two years to see if the program reduced the…

This study tested whether simple comic books and videos about COVID-19 risks could help keep elementary school students in the classroom. Researchers worked with 14 schools in Washington state to see if this communication encouraged families to get their children tested for COVID…

This project aimed to make HIV prevention services more accessible by integrating them into existing family planning clinics in Kenya. The program trained family planning staff to screen young women for HIV risk and offer PrEP medication to prevent infection. Researchers evaluate…

This study tested whether reducing loneliness could help prevent opioid misuse in people with chronic pain who take long-term opioid medications. Researchers worked with 102 primary care patients who reported feeling lonely and were on chronic opioids. They tested two approaches:…

This pilot study tested whether giving a glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) infusion during surgery could prevent high blood sugar in non-diabetic patients. High blood sugar during surgery is common and increases the risk of serious complications. The study aimed to see if this appr…

This study tested three online therapy techniques to help people with multiple sclerosis manage their fatigue. Researchers worked with 21 participants to see if relaxation training, activity planning, and thought-changing exercises delivered remotely were practical and helpful. T…

This study tested a 6-session program called PRISM, designed to teach stress management and resilience skills to adults living with congenital heart disease. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical to deliver and if it could improve participants' ability to cope, t…

This study tested a single-session online program called SPARK Coping, designed to help college students experiencing early warning signs of psychosis. Researchers wanted to see if using the program could reduce distress from symptoms and improve students' attitudes about seeking…

This study tested two different ways to help community mental health clinics use a smartphone app called FOCUS with their patients who have schizophrenia. The goal was to see which method worked better for helping clinics support patients in using the app to manage symptoms like …

This University of Washington study tested whether acupuncture could help reduce pain in people with long COVID. Researchers enrolled 82 participants with persistent pain following COVID-19 to see if running a larger trial was practical. They compared pain levels over 5 months be…

This small study tested whether using immersive virtual reality could reduce how much pain people feel from brief heat sensations. Researchers compared pain ratings when participants experienced the heat with and without using a VR headset. The study involved 24 University of Was…

This small, early-stage study tested whether a second round of psilocybin-assisted group therapy is safe and helpful for people with advanced cancer who still have significant anxiety after a first session. Fifteen participants with metastatic cancer received psilocybin in a cont…

This study tested whether a pharmaceutical-grade form of psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' given alongside group and individual therapy, is safe and helpful for reducing anxiety and depression in people with advanced, incurable cancer. It involved 55 adult par…

This study tested whether a website called Rose, which provides therapeutic hypnosis recordings, could help adults manage chronic pain. One hundred participants with chronic pain used the app for 8 weeks while reporting on their pain levels, sleep, and mental health. The main goa…

This study tested a new self-management program designed to help people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The program taught 55 participants strategies for tracking symptoms, managing stress and pain, improving sleep, and adjusting diet. Researchers wanted to see if the…

This study tested whether using a buffered (less acidic) form of the numbing medicine lidocaine reduces the pain and burning sensation patients often feel when it is injected before a prostate biopsy. 350 men scheduled for a prostate biopsy were randomly assigned to receive eithe…

This study tested whether a text messaging program connecting pregnant people with trained peer mentors could help support mental health. 127 participants in Washington were randomly assigned to either text with a mentor or receive automated informational messages. The program wa…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture and acupressure to standard ice chip therapy better reduces nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. It involved 78 patients with gastrointestinal cancers who were receiving a specific chemotherapy drug known to cause this side effect. Resea…

This study tested a new prosthetic socket design for people with above-knee amputations who have limited mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this new 'subischial' socket, which doesn't press against the pelvis, is more comfortable than the standard socket, especially when sitt…

This study aimed to understand a natural process where feeling pain in one part of the body (like the wrist) might reduce pain felt in another part (like the foot). Researchers tested 24 healthy university students to see if this pain reduction happens partly because the new pain…

This study aimed to understand how stress and being intoxicated affect a person's choice between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Researchers recruited 160 regular drinkers and randomly assigned them to different combinations of stress tests and alcohol consumption. Participan…

This study looked at how gender-affirming estrogen therapy affects how the body processes other medications. Researchers gave 22 transgender adults who were starting estrogen treatment small doses of three common drugs to measure changes in how their bodies absorbed and eliminate…

This study aimed to understand why walking requires so much more energy for children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to their peers. Researchers measured oxygen use and body movements in 34 children (some with CP, some without) while they walked on a treadmill with and without …

This University of Washington study tested whether using immersive virtual reality affects how well people can remember things. Sixteen healthy adult students listened to word lists both with and without VR headsets, then tried to recall the words. The goal was to understand how …

This study tested a new AI-powered computer program called CBTpro, designed to help therapists learn and practice a specific talk therapy for people with psychosis. The tool listens to therapists practice with simulated patients and gives them feedback to improve their skills. Re…

This study tested whether using immersive virtual reality (VR) could help reduce pain and anxiety during a brief heat stimulus, and also affect how well people remember words. Researchers compared VR to a standard distraction method. The goal was to understand how VR might be use…

This study aimed to understand the challenges Spanish-speaking patients face when leaving the hospital for a nursing home. Researchers interviewed 17 patients and their caregivers to learn about communication barriers and what helps or hurts a smooth transition. The goal was to g…

This study used brain scans to understand why people often regain weight after successful dieting. Researchers scanned the brains of 112 adults with different weights and tracked them through weight loss programs or surgery. They wanted to see if brain inflammation affects weight…

This study aimed to understand how alcohol affects attention and leads to risky behavior. Researchers had 92 young adults complete phone-based attention tasks before and after drinking in a lab, and then tracked them for eight weekends using a phone app. The goal was to test if t…