BEHAVIOR

This study tests whether having a therapy dog present helps children aged 4 to 12 feel less anxious and behave better during the numbing injection at the dentist. Researchers will measure children's heart rate, behavior, and self-reported anxiety with and without a dog. The goal …

Up to 1 in 4 pregnant women experience mental health issues like depression or anxiety, which can affect both mother and baby. This study tests a specially designed app (HealthyMoms4MentalHealth) to see if it helps improve emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth. Abo…

This study tests a digital toolkit (smartphone app) designed to help people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) learn about their condition, stick to treatments, and handle AFib episodes with less anxiety. Researchers will measure if the tool improves quality of life and reduces AFib…

This study follows 50 cancer survivors who visit the MO.RE clinic to see how their physical activity levels change over time. The clinic offers personalized advice and support to help patients overcome barriers like fatigue or lack of motivation. The goal is to learn what works b…

This study looks at how a brief full-body cold-water bath, compared to a warm bath, influences decision-making, mood, and physical responses. Researchers will measure things like risk-taking, food choices, heart rate, and stress hormones in 40 healthy adults. The goal is to under…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can change how the brain processes rewards during decision-making. Researchers will measure brain waves in 28 healthy adults while they perform tasks. The goal is to better understand the brain's rewar…

This study is testing a combination of two treatments for Black teenagers (ages 12-17) who are at risk for suicide. The treatments are a type of therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and a program where the teen chooses up to 5 caring adults …