Florida State University

This study tests a program called YACHT to help clinics in Florida better serve young men who have sex with men (YSMM). The goal is to increase HIV testing and improve referrals for PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. About 210 clinics will take part, and researchers will check…

This study tests whether listening to a short, guided mindfulness recording can help reduce pain in people waiting for orthopedic care. About 300 adults will be randomly assigned to different lengths of mindfulness practice or a control group. The goal is to see if even a brief s…

This study compares two digital programs for adults who are very worried about how they look. One program uses text messages to help people gradually stop checking or hiding their appearance. The other teaches relaxation exercises. The goal is to see which approach better reduces…

This study tests a talking therapy called STAIR-NT to help first responders who have both PTSD and a past traumatic brain injury. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy or usual care. The goal is to see if the therapy reduces PTSD and anxiety sympt…

This study works with pregnant mothers and their babies to understand what helps or makes it hard to use responsive feeding—recognizing when a baby is hungry or full. Researchers will test a program that coaches moms during real feeding sessions, using surveys and video recording…

This study aims to understand if feeling like a machine (self-dehumanization) is a new risk factor for suicide. Researchers will ask 50 adults aged 18-40 to imagine a future where they are like a machine, then measure changes in suicidal thoughts and oxytocin levels in the blood.…

This study explores whether helping people who feel less than human (self-dehumanization) can reduce suicidal thoughts and increase oxytocin, a hormone linked to bonding. Fifty adults with moderate self-dehumanization and current suicidal thoughts will be randomly assigned to a r…