HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in a 20-month healthy lifestyle program. The goal is to see if parents can achieve a 4…

This study tests a program in primary care clinics that helps adults adopt healthier diets and become more active. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, physical activity, and fruit/vegetable intake. The goal is to see if simple lifestyle coaching can prev…

This study tests whether an 8-week program of text messages sent to your phone can help you sit less during the day. Researchers will enroll 200 adults who sit for more than 6 hours daily. Participants will receive texts encouraging healthy habits and will wear a Fitbit to track …

This pilot study looks at how well a non-invasive brain imaging technique (combining TMS and EEG) can measure brain health. Researchers will study 63 healthy adults who are already part of a larger brain health project. The goal is to find simple brain signals that relate to over…

This study tests whether a smartphone-based AI chatbot can help people aged 65 and older eat healthier and be more active. About 84 older adults will use the chatbot for a short time, and researchers will measure how acceptable and easy it is to use. The goal is to see if this te…

This study looks at fat tissue from older adults to see how cells change with age and obesity. Researchers will take small fat samples and use advanced techniques to map different cell types. Some older participants will also try lifestyle changes or a drug that targets aging cel…

This study looks at whether breathing air with extra oxygen can help healthy, active adults produce more muscle force during a pulling test. About 48 people aged 18-45 who exercise regularly will take part. Each person will be tested in both an oxygen-rich and a normal-air (sham)…

This study tests whether a personalized self-management program helps gastrointestinal cancer patients adopt healthier habits better than a standard program. 120 adults with past or current GI cancer will take part in a 6-week training led by occupational therapists. The goal is …

This study looks at how tai chi and yoga affect flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality in healthy women aged 18 to 45. About 40 women will do either tai chi or yoga for 8 weeks, twice a week. Researchers measure changes using simple tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see w…