Michigan State University

This study looked at how to keep a program called ROSE running in clinics that serve low-income pregnant women. ROSE helps prevent postpartum depression, which can harm both mothers and babies. Researchers tested different levels of support to see what clinics need to keep offeri…

This study looked at how well the RTS,S malaria vaccine and special bednets (PBO nets) work together to prevent malaria in children in Malawi. About 1,700 children aged 7 months to 10 years took part. Researchers measured malaria infection rates and mosquito numbers to see if com…

This study tested whether a mobile app called MommyCheckup helps pregnant women who drink alcohol cut back or stop. About 384 women who were at risk for alcohol use took part. The goal was to see if the app, along with optional text messages, could reduce drinking and improve bir…

This study tested a program called MOSAIC Plus for pregnant women and mothers of young children who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) and have symptoms of depression or PTSD. The program combines support from community advocates with therapy techniques to reduce th…

This study tested a type of talk therapy called interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for women who had major depression after losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. About 199 women in Michigan took part. The goal was to see if IPT helps them recover from depression f…

This study looked at whether a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session could help women with PTSD symptoms better regulate their emotions and improve cognitive control. Sixty-seven adult women with significant PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to either exercise or quiet sit…

This study tested whether drinking Montmorency cherry juice can improve sleep and lower inflammation in adults with sleep problems and a higher body mass index. 34 participants took part and researchers measured sleep time, sleep quality, and inflammatory markers in the blood. Th…

This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or early evening makes a difference in blood pressure and blood vessel health for postmenopausal women with high blood pressure. 68 women aged 55-80 who were not already very active took part. The goal was to see if timing ex…

This study tested a program called MOSAIC Plus for pregnant women and mothers of young children who have experienced intimate partner violence. The program aims to reduce symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress. Fifteen women took part in the 6-month program, and researc…

This study tested whether giving children a $15 prescription for fresh fruits and vegetables at every doctor visit could improve their diet, reduce food insecurity, and help maintain a healthy weight. About 1,400 children aged 8 to 16 from low-income urban clinics took part. Rese…

This study looked at whether a personalized safety planning intervention (SPI) could reduce suicide attempts and deaths among 800 adults leaving jail. Participants were randomly assigned to usual care or SPI and followed for one year. The goal was to see if a brief, structured pl…

This study looked at how access to nature affects the mental health of 1,545 college students aged 18-24, with a focus on students of color. Researchers measured things like distress, worry, and positive/negative feelings, and also tracked how connected students felt to nature. T…

This study looked at how a non-drug treatment affects the brains of 49 children aged 11-16 with chronic stomach pain and anxiety. Researchers used fMRI scans to see changes in brain connections and activity. The goal was to understand why the treatment works, not to test if it wo…