Northwell Health

This study tested whether personalized text messages can help head and neck cancer survivors quit or reduce alcohol, which raises the risk of cancer coming back. About 126 survivors who had finished treatment and still drank alcohol took part. The goal was to see if the text prog…

This study tested whether personalized trials of stress management techniques—like meditation, yoga, or brisk walking—work better than standard care for reducing stress. Over 200 adults with high stress levels participated. Each person tried different techniques in a custom order…

This study tested a program to help bladder cancer patients and their caregivers before and after bladder removal surgery. A nurse or health professional prepared them for surgery and taught stoma care, and they got access to a recovery website with videos and tips. The goal was …

This study tested a web-based program called RELOAD-C designed to reduce loneliness in people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program uses videos and online group discussions based on Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy to help caregivers find more me…

This study tested a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to reduce frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), a type of heart palpitation. Sixty adults who could not take standard heart medications were randomly assigned to receive either the rea…

This study tested whether a personalized mind-body program—including mindfulness, yoga, and guided walking—could help middle-aged women working in healthcare sleep longer. Sixty women aged 40–60 who reported sleeping less than 7 hours a night took part. Each woman tried all three…

This study tested a new website tool called WeCareToFeedDysphagia to see if it helps reduce stress for people caring for a loved one with dementia and trouble swallowing. 80 caregivers took part, with some getting access to the tool and others getting standard support. The goal w…

This study tested a training program to help emergency room nurses better detect delirium—a sudden confusion—in older adults. Delirium affects up to 20% of older ER patients and can lead to serious problems if missed. The program trained nurses at three hospitals using workshops …

This study tested a training program for emergency department staff to improve how they detect delirium—a sudden confused state—in older adults. Researchers worked with 3,000 patients across three hospitals to see if the training helped staff identify delirium more often. The goa…

This study tested four simple behavior change techniques—goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring, and feedback—to see if they could help sedentary adults at risk for heart disease walk at least 1,000 more steps per day. Over 600 participants used a Fitbit and received text…