Penn State University

This study compares two treatments for back pain caused by facet joints: radiofrequency ablation (which numbs nerves but can damage spinal muscles) and peripheral nerve stimulation (which may relieve pain without harming muscles). Researchers will measure pain levels, disability,…

This study tests a home-based peer support program for 360 parents whose young child (age 2-6) was recently diagnosed with autism. The program provides guidance on finding services and coping with parenting challenges. The goal is to reduce parent stress and improve family well-b…

This study tests a program for couples expecting a baby. It helps them learn to parent as a team and keep a healthy lifestyle, including safer alcohol use. About 368 couples join classes and one-on-one sessions before and after birth. Researchers check how the program affects the…

This study tests two approaches to encourage women in rural Ghana to get screened for breast cancer. One approach offers breast cancer screening alongside tests for diabetes and high blood pressure. The other involves sessions with men to change attitudes and increase support for…

This study aimed to see if iron deficiency in mothers after childbirth is linked to depression and how they interact with their babies. Researchers planned to compare iron-deficient and iron-sufficient mothers using video recordings and scoring. However, the study was withdrawn b…

This study aimed to test three online lessons designed to help caregivers of children ages 2-16 improve how they feed their kids. It was planned for people in a food assistance program. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

This study looks at whether a nutrition education program can help low-income preschoolers learn about and eat more vegetables. About 100 children and their teachers will take part in classroom lessons, taste tests, and veggie intake measurements. The goal is to see if repeated e…

This study tests two simple, low-cost strategies to help junior doctors prescribe antibiotics more carefully: asking them to write the diagnosis on the prescription and giving them feedback on their prescribing habits. Researchers will track whether these approaches lower the rat…