Northeastern University

This study tests a program that combines brief counseling with mobile technology to help young adults who drink heavily learn to drink more moderately. The program provides personalized feedback on breath alcohol content. The main goal is to see if the program is easy to use and …

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 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 tests an online training program called WE PLAY for Parents. It aims to help parents of young children with autism feel more confident and skilled at encouraging physical activity. About 114 parents will take the 90-minute training or wait for it later. The study measu…

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…

This study looks at different ways to train memory and thinking skills in teenagers, including those with ADHD. Researchers will test six different training setups to find out which parts of the training help the most and for whom. About 780 teens will complete 40 training sessio…

This study aims to understand how auditory training (listening exercises) can help people, especially older adults, understand speech when there is background noise. Researchers will study 1,260 participants aged 18-30 and 60-85 to see which training methods work best and how per…