ADHERENCE, TREATMENT

This study tested whether a smartphone app can guide people with high blood pressure through daily breathing exercises to lower their blood pressure. 33 adults with elevated blood pressure did 5 minutes of breathing training daily for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if the app-based…

This study tested whether using a smart watch and its companion app could help people with obstructive sleep apnea use their CPAP breathing machine more consistently. 46 adults who had trouble sticking with CPAP therapy took part. The goal was to see if the extra health tracking …

This study looked at ways to help stroke survivors with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine regularly during rehab. About 36 people took part. The goal was to see if simple support could improve nightly use and possibly aid recovery.

This study tested a specially designed game to help children with amblyopia (lazy eye) follow their eye-patch therapy. 34 children participated to see if the game made treatment easier and more enjoyable. The goal was to improve how often kids wore their eye patch by making rehab…

This study tested a digital pill system and a smartphone app to help HIV-negative men who have sex with men and substance use disorder take their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP) consistently. Forty participants used a special pill that sends a signal when swallowed, and an app t…

This study tested a new gluten-free food guide designed to help children and teens with celiac disease eat healthier. 40 newly diagnosed participants used the guide or standard care for 6 months. Researchers measured diet quality and how well they stuck to the gluten-free diet.

This completed study followed 300 obese adults (BMI over 30) who were prescribed positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep-disordered breathing. Researchers measured how many patients used their CPAP machine for at least 4 hours per night on 70% of nights within the first…

This study looked at how 80 teenagers with asthma actually take their daily control medications using an electronic monitor that tracks every puff. Researchers wanted to see if teens who take their medicine regularly have better asthma control than those who don't. The study did …

This study tested a new approach to help children aged 8 to 12 stick with home exercise programs. The approach, called a SMART intervention, adjusts support over time based on each child's needs. The goal was to see if this method could improve how many children complete their pr…