Florida International University

This study tested a summer program for 124 young children with behavior or learning difficulties who were about to start kindergarten. The program aimed to improve their school readiness, behavior, and parenting skills. Researchers measured progress right after the program and ag…

This study tested a cell phone app called START to help men who have HIV and use stimulants like methamphetamine stick to their HIV medication. The goal was to see if the app could lower their viral load and reduce stimulant use. The study involved 286 men and compared the app to…

This study tested a digital health program for male couples to help them create personalized HIV and STI prevention plans and agreements. 778 couples joined, and researchers tracked changes in infection rates, communication, and commitment over 16 months. The goal was to see if a…

This study tested a program to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like cocaine or meth) stick to their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). The program combined a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP with a short counseling course on managing emotions. The goal …

This study tested a web app called Baby-Feed with 155 parents of infants aged 1-3 months. The app helped parents track their baby's diet and weight gain over 6 months. The goal was to see if using the app could improve diet quality and prevent rapid weight gain, which may lower t…

This study looked at whether taking a soluble corn fiber supplement for one year could improve bone health in healthy adolescents aged 10-13. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the fiber supplement, with or without extra calcium, or a placebo. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested a single-session program for 59 families with children aged 7-17 who had anxiety and were on waitlists for therapy. The program taught kids and parents simple ways to understand and manage anxiety, like calming strategies and changing worried thoughts. Researche…

This study tested a computer program designed to help children aged 10 to 14 with social anxiety disorder. Half of the 206 participants used the attention-training program, while the other half used a neutral computer task. The goal was to see if the training could reduce their a…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives parents of children with ADHD real-time tips on positive parenting. 34 families took part, and the app sent some parents instant feedback while others did not receive it. The goal was to see if the feedback helped parents use more pos…

This study looked at whether training kindergarten teachers could help reduce the overdiagnosis of ADHD in children who are the youngest in their class. 62 children who were born just before the school cutoff date took part. Teachers learned about the age bias and used positive b…

This study looked at whether a summer psychosocial program could help young children (ages 4-7) with ADHD and disruptive behaviors improve their emotional control, social skills, and school readiness. Researchers measured changes in emotion regulation, ADHD symptoms, and academic…

This study looked at how sleep influences the way anxious children aged 10-13 generalize negative memories. Researchers tested 58 kids to see if they mistakenly remembered similar but new images as old ones, especially after sleep. The goal was to better understand anxiety, not t…

This study tested whether reducing nicotine in e-cigarettes makes them less addictive for young adults aged 21-35. Researchers measured nicotine levels in the blood and withdrawal symptoms after use. The goal was to see if this approach could help lower addiction and use among yo…