Northeastern University

This study tests a culturally tailored mobile app called Relax, Reflect, Empower (RRE) to see if it can prevent depression in Chinese American teenagers. About 110 teens aged 14-18 will either use the app or receive simple wellness check-in texts for 3 months. Researchers will me…

This study tests a program that combines a smartphone breathalyzer, a blood alcohol estimator app, and a brief counseling session to help young adults who drink heavily. Researchers want to see if these tools are easy to use and helpful for drinking more moderately. The study inv…

This study tests a new online program called Body Acceptance After Baby (BABI) to help new moms who are unhappy with their appearance. About 375 women who gave birth in the past year will either take the BABI course, view a short educational infographic, or join a waitlist. The g…

This study is testing different types of computer-based brain training in 780 teenagers, some with ADHD and some without. The goal is to find out which training methods—like adding game elements or varying the number of tasks—work best for improving memory and focus. Participants…

This study is testing whether auditory training can help people, especially older adults, understand speech in noisy environments. Researchers will compare different training methods in 1,260 participants aged 18-30 and 60-85. The goal is to find out which approaches work best an…

This study tests an online program called WE PLAY for Parents, designed to help parents of preschool children with autism encourage more physical activity. About 114 parents will be randomly assigned to take the training right away or wait 3 months. Researchers will measure chang…

This study is testing a new type of non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation (tTIS) in 30 healthy adults. The goal is to understand how it affects brain activity by measuring responses to magnetic pulses. The findings could help improve…

Researchers are testing whether a computer-animated character that explains medical illustrations helps people understand them better and feel less anxious. They will compare this to people learning on their own, and also test the character on a regular screen versus in virtual r…

This study aims to develop new ways to measure how much energy people with Parkinson's use during dance classes. Researchers will use cameras, wearable activity monitors, and questionnaires to track movement and intensity. The goal is to better understand the relationship between…

This study is testing whether a drawing-based program can improve thinking skills and well-being in older adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare two different art programs in 50 adults aged 55-85. The goal is to see if the program is easy to foll…