HEALTH BEHAVIOR

This pilot study tests whether adding a community health worker to the care team helps children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes improve blood sugar control. About 28 children under 17 with government insurance and living near Philadelphia will take part. The study tracks blo…

This study aims to help moderately malnourished children aged 7-23 months in Punjab, Pakistan grow healthy by teaching mothers better feeding, hygiene, and care practices. About 350 mother-child pairs will take part in a program where women support each other using local solution…

This study looks at how well a weight-loss program works for children and teens (ages 2-18) who are overweight or have obesity. The program is run by local municipalities or hospitals in Denmark and focuses on helping kids achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle. Researchers wil…

This study tests a 10-week program called HomeStyles, adapted for Chinese Americans, to help them eat more fiber, be more active, and lower their risk for heart disease and diabetes. About 400 adults of Chinese heritage who have or live with someone with a cardiometabolic conditi…

This study tests a group program for medical and PhD students to help them manage stress, improve sleep, and get more physical activity. About 97 students will take part, and researchers will measure changes in their quality of life after 16 weeks. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests a new program that combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to help people with overweight reduce binge eating. About 100 adults will either receive the new program plus daily meditation, or just meditation alone. Researchers will measure how accept…

This study tests whether an 8-week family wellness program helps Latino children entering kindergarten improve their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills, and supports healthy home routines. About 396 families will take part, with one group receiving the program and th…

This study looks at the daily habits and quality of life of people who had cancer as young adults (ages 19-29) and are now at least one year past treatment. Researchers will use surveys, Fitbit data, and interviews to understand current diet and exercise patterns. The goal is to …

This study follows 136 children who were living in institutions to see how moving into foster care early in life changes their brain development, thinking skills, and mental health as they grow up. Researchers measure brain activity, thinking abilities, and emotional health over …

This study tests whether a package of improvements—like cleaning vacant lots, fixing abandoned houses, planting trees, and offering financial help—can improve the health of Black adults in Philadelphia. About 720 adults in 60 neighborhoods will take part. The goal is to see if ad…

This study tests whether a 'big push' of investments—like cleaning up vacant lots, planting trees, and offering financial help—can improve the health of Black children in Philadelphia. About 480 children from 60 neighborhoods will take part. The goal is to see if fixing up the co…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help African American men learn about prostate cancer and complete a home-based PSA test. About 80 men aged 55-69 in Oklahoma who haven't had a PSA test in two years will use either a new app or an existing government app for 30 days.…

This study tests a program that uses a smartphone app, a fitness tracker, health coaching, and small rewards to help adults in rural Kentucky eat more fruits and vegetables, eat less fat, be more active, and spend less time on screens. About 279 people who currently have low frui…

This study is testing a mobile app program that uses a wearable sensor to help healthy adults improve their daily productivity and build healthier routines. The app gives personalized tasks and prompts, while the sensor tracks activity. The study will enroll up to 227,000 adults …

This study looks at whether a 4-week educational workshop can help caregivers of children who struggle to get enough healthy food. About 40 adults will attend weekly sessions and complete surveys to see if their food security and nutrition knowledge improve. The goal is to learn …

This study looks at what happens when 4,000 women in Taraba State, Nigeria, are offered free health insurance. Researchers want to see if it changes how often they go to the doctor, how much they spend on healthcare, and if it improves their health and ability to work. The goal i…