Duke University

This study tested a school-based program to increase HPV vaccination among middle school students in rural North and South Carolina. Researchers worked with two school districts to see if the program could improve vaccination rates. The study involved only 2 participants and focu…

This study looked at whether community health workers can help people with HIV and high blood pressure in northern Tanzania manage their condition. About 100 participants received counseling, doctor visits, and phone calls over 6 months. The goal was to see if this approach helps…

This study tested whether small cash grants and peer mentoring could help transgender people who are struggling financially feel less psychological distress. 360 transgender adults experiencing material hardship were split into three groups: one got a single grant, another got mo…

This study tested a program that combines coping skills training with exercise for people who have had a lung transplant. 180 adults were split into two groups: one received the coping and exercise program, the other got standard care and education. The goal was to see if the pro…

This study tested whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) block—a numbing injection between abdominal muscle layers—provides better pain control and easier recovery than the standard epidural for people having laparoscopic colon surgery. Researchers measured opioid use and pain scores …

This study tested different methods to help people with Long COVID who have trouble exercising or feel very tired after activity. About 300 adults who developed these symptoms after a COVID-19 infection took part. Researchers compared approaches like structured pacing to see if t…

This study looked at whether treating insomnia can reduce the risk of heart disease in people with PTSD. Researchers measured blood pressure, blood vessel health, and other heart risk factors in 140 adults aged 40-59. The goal was to see if improving sleep could also improve hear…

This study looked at why Hispanic people with Parkinson's disease may have more thinking and memory problems. Researchers checked 40 participants for heart-related risks like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. The goal was to understand how these factors might contribute…