Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

This pilot study will test whether teaching people aged 50 to 75 how to cook healthy meals can reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and dementia. Forty participants at higher risk will either attend weekly cooking classes with at-home practice or receive nutrition handouts. The s…

This study looks at whether a diet rich in whole white potatoes can improve blood sugar control and blood pressure in adults aged 50-70 who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will eat either a potato-rich healthy diet or a typical Western diet for 12 weeks. Researchers…

This early-stage study tests a new program for college students aged 18-30 who face food insecurity and binge eating. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful in reducing eating concerns. Ten participants will try the intervention and provide feedback on its u…

This pilot study tests whether a technique called Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) can help people quit smoking. 134 daily smokers will receive text prompts three times a day for 8 weeks, guiding them to vividly imagine positive future events. The goal is to see if this reduces the…

This study looks at how having extra body fat and being resistant to insulin can change the way your brain learns to like or want certain foods. Researchers will give 50 adults flavored drinks with sweetener, sometimes with extra calories, to see how their preferences shift. The …

This study looks at how different ways of taxing tobacco products might affect how much people smoke. Researchers will have 51 daily smokers, aged 21 and older, use a simulated online marketplace to buy tobacco products under four different tax plans. The goal is to see if taxes …

This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound can temporarily alter brain activity in 80 healthy adults. Participants receive MRI and CT scans, then ultrasound to the brain, followed by fMRI to measure changes in thinking and resting brain signals. The goal is to unde…