Wayne State University

This study tested if adding a personal video message could make standard alcohol counseling more effective. Researchers worked with 120 adults who were heavy drinkers. Some participants created a video talking to their future self about why they want to cut back, which they watch…

This study tested two different programs to help adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. Researchers compared a sleep education program alone against the same education plus a breathing machine (PAP device). The goal was to see which approach bet…

This study tested a new behavioral support program designed to help teens and young adults (ages 16-25) with Type 1 diabetes improve their daily self-care and lower their long-term blood sugar levels. The program used tools like text message reminders, motivational coaching, and …

This project aimed to plan and test ideas for reducing stigma against people who use drugs in clinics that provide HIV prevention and care. Researchers worked with 51 healthcare workers from community health centers. They developed and tested a training program and explored poten…

This small pilot study tested whether adding a clinic-wide policy change to standard staff training could better reduce stigma and improve care for people with substance use disorders in mental health clinics. Researchers compared two clinics: one where providers only received tr…

This study aimed to understand how a drug similar to marijuana (dronabinol) affects the brain circuits involved in fear, particularly in people with PTSD. Researchers compared brain scans and fear responses in 86 participants, some with PTSD and some without, after they took eith…