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This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with speech anxiety. Over 1,500 students participated in VR-based exposure therapy. Researchers looked at whether a person's usual mood or their mood right before a speech better predicts how well the therapy works. T…

This small study tested a wearable device that uses electrical stimulation to help people who had a stroke walk better. Four adults who had a stroke at least six months ago completed 12 walking training sessions over 4-5 weeks. The goal was to see if the device could improve walk…

This study tested a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to help people who had a stroke walk better. Ten participants walked with and without the device to see if it improved their speed and how evenly they pushed off with their weaker leg. The goal was to learn how …

This study tested whether a wearable robotic suit (called an 'exosuit') can make physical therapy more effective for people with low back pain. 44 adults aged 18 to 70 with low back pain wore the suit during therapy sessions. Researchers measured how usable and safe the suit was,…

This study tested a smartphone-based program to help people who have both chronic pain and heavy drinking habits. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for people in primary care, including those in rural areas. The study included 32 adults and measured…

This study looked at how deaf children learn new words in American Sign Language (ASL). Researchers used eye-tracking and simple tests to see if children assume each object has only one sign name. The study included 48 deaf children aged 18 to 60 months who use ASL. The goal was …

This study looked at how people with Parkinson's disease perceive the world around them, including vision and unusual experiences like seeing things that aren't there. Researchers tested 54 participants online using questionnaires and visual tasks. The goal was to better understa…

This study looked at whether different types of walking problems after a stroke respond better to different wearable devices. 22 people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago tried a soft robotic exosuit and an electrical stimulation device. The goal was to see which device helpe…

This completed online study looked at how spending time in nature (like parks, gardens, or beaches) might improve mood and thinking in 97 adults aged 40 and older, both with and without Parkinson's disease. Participants filled out surveys about their connection to nature, mood, s…

This study looked at whether watching a video that highlights how exercise improves your mood can make people more motivated to work out, compared to a video that focuses on fitness benefits. 48 stressed college students took part. The goal was to see if a mood-based approach hel…

This study created and tested a program called Families FORWARD to help parents and caregivers of autistic youth (ages 14-21) plan for their child's transition to adulthood. 27 families from Massachusetts took part in the program and completed surveys and interviews. The goal was…