George Washington University

This study tested whether sending helpful text messages could improve blood pressure control for homeless adults in New York City shelters. About 120 participants with uncontrolled high blood pressure were randomly assigned to receive either general health texts or specific texts…

This study tested whether a new type of HPV test, which can be done on a sample a woman collects herself at home, can accurately identify which women need to see a doctor for further checks. It enrolled 294 women aged 30-69 who were already scheduled for cervical screening. The g…

This study tested whether strengthening local health systems could help first-time mothers in Tanzania start using contraception after giving birth. Researchers worked with community support groups and trained health workers to provide information and support. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether seeing different amounts of online anti-tobacco ads could change young adults' attitudes and behaviors toward vaping and smoking. Researchers tracked 2,800 people aged 18-24 to see if more exposure to these digital messages led to less tobacco use. The g…

This study tested whether simple, community-based support could help first-time mothers in Bangladesh use family planning and get postnatal care after giving birth. Over 2,300 young mothers participated. The program involved trained community health workers providing extra home v…

This study tested a 10-week educational program designed specifically for Korean Americans living with chronic pain. The program taught coping strategies and aimed to reduce negative thoughts about pain (pain catastrophizing) to improve daily life. Researchers worked with the com…

This study looked at whether using a special device called the Systane iLux system before cataract surgery could help improve dry eye symptoms caused by clogged oil glands in the eyelids. Researchers compared 25 patients who received the treatment two weeks before their surgery t…

This study tested an 8-week program delivered by phone and a smartphone app. It aimed to help young adults who have finished cancer treatment by building hope and improving their quality of life. Researchers compared the program to a basic control group in 150 participants to see…

This study aimed to find the best way to provide follow-up care to people who have finished their main cancer treatment. Researchers compared three different care models at top cancer centers to see which one best met survivors' needs. They focused on outcomes important to patien…

This study aimed to measure how much of two common artificial sweeteners pass from a mother's body into her breast milk and then to her baby. Researchers gave a diet drink containing sucralose and acesulfame-potassium to 82 breastfeeding mothers and then collected multiple milk a…

This study aims to understand if the community of bacteria in the gut is different in people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment compared to healthy adults. Researchers will observe 44 participants, including those with memory issues and healthy volunteers…

This study aimed to understand how the size of a meal and the time of day it's eaten affect the body's metabolism and blood vessel function after eating. Researchers tested 20 healthy adults by giving them different meals and measuring how their bodies processed food and how thei…