George Washington University

This study tested whether text messages can help homeless adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure lower their numbers and stay on track with medications and doctor visits. About 120 participants were split into two groups: one got standard healthy-living texts, the other got…

This study tested whether adding a forceps biopsy to the standard needle biopsy improves diagnosis of sarcoidosis in people with enlarged lymph nodes in the chest. 55 adults with suspected sarcoidosis underwent both procedures. Researchers compared how often each method provided …

This study looked at whether a self-collected sample (like a swab you do at home) can be used to screen for cervical cancer as accurately as a sample collected by a doctor. Researchers tested new DNA markers that measure changes in HPV and human genes to better identify women at …

This study tested whether using the Systane iLux system, a device that applies heat and pressure to the eyelids, could improve dry eye symptoms in 30 people scheduled for cataract surgery. Participants received the treatment before surgery, and researchers measured changes in tea…

This study tested a 10-week education program designed to help Asian Americans with chronic pain learn coping strategies and reduce pain-related distress. 45 Korean American adults with ongoing pain took part. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for this …

This study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. 155 survivors aged 18-39 took part in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) pass from a mother's diet drink into her breast milk and then into her baby's blood. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank a diet beverage, and researchers measured sweetener levels in th…

This study looked at whether small improvements to existing health programs can help first-time mothers (ages 14-25) in Tanzania use family planning within a year after giving birth. Over 1,100 women took part in a cluster randomized trial that tested light-touch enhancements to …

This study looked at how the number of calories in a meal and the time of day you eat affect your body's metabolism and blood vessel health. Twenty healthy adults took part. The goal was to understand how different meal sizes and eating later in the day change the way your body b…

This study looked at ways to help first-time mothers aged 14-25 in Bangladesh use family planning and get postnatal care after giving birth. Researchers tested simple improvements to local health systems to see if more moms would use modern contraception within a year and receive…

This study looked at how online messages about tobacco affect young adults' attitudes and behaviors. Researchers showed different amounts of digital anti-tobacco content to 2,800 people aged 18-24 to see if it changed their vaping habits. The goal was to learn how to design bette…

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 44 adults aged 50-90, including healthy volunteers, people with mild cognitive impairment, and those with early Alzheimer's disease. Researchers wanted to see if lifestyle changes could alter the gut microbiome and possibly slow memory dec…

This study looked at different ways to provide follow-up care to people who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers wanted to find out which care models help survivors feel better and more supported. Over 990 survivors of breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer took part. The …