Northwestern University

This study tested whether a monthly injection called romosozumab can improve bone health in women with chronic spinal cord injury and osteoporosis. Twelve women received the injections for one year, followed by a year of weekly alendronate pills. The goal was to see if the treatm…

This study tested a smartphone app called TECH designed to help court-involved teens reduce or quit marijuana. Sixty teens aged 14-18 who had used cannabis in the past year and had a smartphone participated. The app provided a private online community where teens could support ea…

This study tested whether a higher dose of a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication works better than the standard dose for people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It involved 160 participants whose symptoms weren't well-controlled on their current medicat…

This study tested an 8-week text messaging program for young adults aged 18-25 with depression or anxiety who were not interested in or couldn't access in-person therapy. Participants received personalized or standard text messages, or weekly links to mental health info. The goal…

This study tested a digital mental health app for young adults (ages 18-25) who self-injure and are not in therapy. 90 participants were split into three groups: a self-guided app, the app with coaching, or an active control with educational content. The goal was to see if the ap…

This study tested whether daily text messages that adapt to a person's preferences can help reduce depression symptoms. 100 adults with moderate to severe depression received either personalized messages, standard messages, or just educational links for 8 weeks. The goal was to s…

This study tested a home-based brain training program for 60 women who had finished chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers (like ovarian or uterine cancer) and were experiencing memory or thinking problems. Participants used a computer program called BrainHQ for 10 weeks. The goal …

This study tested a technology service to help care managers in obstetrics clinics better treat depression in pregnant women and new mothers. 75 English-speaking adults with moderate to severe depression who owned a smartphone took part. The goal was to see if the tech support im…

This study tested whether taking metformin daily for six months helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther in six minutes. About 200 adults with PAD took either metformin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if metformin improves walking performance, which c…

This study tested whether wireless, wearable sensors can measure social interaction in healthy adults. 120 participants wore the sensors during daily activities to track how much they talked. Researchers also used a loneliness questionnaire to compare sensor data with self-report…