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 adolescents aged 14-18. About 110 teens will either use the app or receive wellness check-in texts for 3 months. Researchers will measure…

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 and feel dissatisfied with their looks will try the program, compare it to a brief educational in…

This study tests a program that combines brief counseling with mobile technology to help young adults who drink heavily. The goal is to see if participants find the tools useful and easy to use, and if they help reduce drinking. About 90 people aged 18-25 who drink heavily will t…

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (TIS) in 30 healthy adults aged 18-65. The goal is to understand how TIS works by measuring its effects on brain activity using another technique called transcra…

This study aims to understand how auditory training (listening exercises) can improve the ability to understand speech when there is background noise. Researchers will study 1,260 young and older adults to compare different training methods and see how personal traits affect resu…

This study looks at how different types of brain training (like adding game elements or coaching) can improve memory and thinking skills in teenagers, including those with ADHD. About 780 teens aged 12-17 will complete 40 training sessions over 4 weeks and take tests before, afte…

This study tests whether a computer-animated character that explains medical illustrations helps people understand them better and feel less anxious. About 300 healthy adults will compare learning from the character on a screen, in virtual reality, or on their own. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a drawing-based program can help improve thinking skills and well-being in older adults who may be at risk for memory problems. Researchers will compare two different art activities in 50 people aged 55 to 85. The goal is to see if the program is easy …

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. The goal is to better understand how dance intensity relates to daily a…