BEHAVIOR

This study tested whether a short, personalized activity (like a favorite hobby or calming routine) can be delivered twice a week to nursing home residents with dementia who also show signs of depression or distress. Researchers wanted to see if it's practical to use this approac…

This pilot study tested a 6-week nurse-led education program for 24 adults with psoriasis. The program aimed to improve disease knowledge, treatment adherence, and quality of life. Researchers measured changes in psoriasis severity, health literacy, and patient benefit compared t…

This completed pilot study tested the Aspire2B mobile app's technical features, such as connecting to wearable devices, setting personalized nutrition, fitness, and sleep goals, and tracking progress. Over 1,700 participants used the app to see if it worked as intended. The goal …

This pilot study tested whether wearable sensors can measure apathy in people with frontotemporal dementia and healthy volunteers. Researchers used video recordings and motion sensors to track behaviors like lying, sitting, and energy use. The goal was to see if this technology c…

This study tested a program called Link for Equity, which trains school staff to be more aware of racism and trauma. Over 1,600 staff from 12 secondary schools in Minnesota took part. The goal was to see if the training could reduce racial/ethnic differences in school discipline …

This study tested a program called Link for Equity in 12 Minnesota middle and high schools. The program trained school staff to be more aware of racism and to support students affected by trauma. Researchers measured changes in bullying, fights, and unfair discipline over two yea…

This study tested a new Arabic version of a questionnaire that measures how well people with type 2 diabetes take care of their feet. 255 adults in Tunisia completed the survey online. The goal was to see if the questionnaire is reliable and valid, so doctors can better identify …

This study looked at what makes dental care easier or harder for people with head and neck cancer. Researchers asked 32 patients, dentists, and cancer doctors about their experiences. The goal was to understand the main barriers and helpful factors, so care can be improved in the…

This study looked at how smoking or not smoking affects the choices people make when they have to put in effort. Five adult smokers were tested after smoking as usual and after not smoking for at least 12 hours. Researchers used brain scans and behavior tasks to see if abstinence…

This study looked at whether mindfulness meditation can change brain metabolism and improve memory in students. Thirty female speech therapy students were split into two groups: one did mindfulness training, the other did muscle relaxation. Both groups had brain scans and memory …

This study tested a new oral health education program called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. The goal was to see if it improves their knowledge, attitude, and habits about using toothpaste and brushing teeth, and also reduces dental plaque. One group r…

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others received no training. All bikes were equipped with GPS and video cameras to track real-world riding b…

This study watched 25 doctors (from beginners to experts) as they examined a CT scan to understand how non-radiologists interpret these images. The goal is to find patterns in their approach and eventually create a simple guide to help non-specialist doctors spot serious problems…

This study tested whether sending personalized emails with specific practice data would encourage urologists to use an online quality dashboard more than a generic email. 100 high-volume urologists from Michigan were included. The main goal was to see if the personalized approach…

This study tested a community support program (CSP) to see if it could help people in West Philadelphia attend their lung cancer screening appointments. Researchers compared attendance rates among 242 participants who opted into the program, those who did not, and a group from an…