Washington State University

This study tested whether giving rewards like gift cards can help Native American women quit smoking and lose weight. 125 women who smoked daily and were overweight or obese took part. They earned prizes for staying smoke-free and losing a half to one pound per week. The goal was…

This early study tested a smartphone app that rewards people for staying sober. Participants submitted breath samples three times a day to prove they hadn't been drinking. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and helps people with alcohol use disorder. Only 12 people…

This study tested a program called ENACTS to help Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes lower their blood pressure. The program included support for healthier eating, more physical activity, and working with grocery stores to labe…

This pilot study tested whether ready-to-eat meals based on the DASH diet could help lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk. Twenty adults ate the prepackaged meals daily for 4 weeks while researchers monitored their blood pressure and weight. The goal was to see if a…

This study tested a diabetes prevention program adapted for American Indian men living on the Colville reservation. Overweight and obese men without diabetes took part in a culturally informed program aimed at weight loss and reducing diabetes risk. The trial enrolled 113 men and…

This early-phase study tested whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) could reduce withdrawal symptoms in 25 adults with opioid use disorder who were gradually reducing their methadone dose. Participants received either real HBOT at two …

This study tested whether cannabigerol (CBG), a compound from hemp, can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and ease stress. 38 adults who had used cannabis before took CBG or a placebo in a double-blind crossover design. Researchers also tracked side effects like sleepiness and dry mo…

This study looked at whether hemp-derived cannabinoids can reduce menopause and perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and mood swings. 104 women aged 40-60 who were not regular cannabis users took part. Researchers tracked their symptoms daily and monthly to see if th…

This study looked at whether offering telehealth sessions of massage, yoga, chiropractic, or physical therapy could help adults with chronic pain reduce their opioid use and feel better. Twenty-one people participated, and researchers tracked changes in pain intensity, pain inter…

This study tested whether giving adults with chronic pain a user guide and weekly prompts helps them use an online pain-management resource more effectively. 99 participants were split into two groups: one got the guide and prompts, the other just the online resource. Researchers…

This study gave 100 healthy adults either 50 mg of CBG or a placebo to see how it affects anxiety, stress, mood, memory, and physical signs like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers also tracked side effects like sleepiness or dry mouth. The goal is to better understand bot…

This study looked at how cannabis affects memory in people who use it regularly. 121 participants inhaled either a low or high dose of cannabis, or a placebo, and then took a series of memory tests. The goal was to see if cannabis makes it harder to remember things like words, pi…