Penn State University

This study tested a program that helps parents talk to their college-age children about alcohol and the dangers of drinking and driving. Over 2,000 parent-teen pairs were invited to take part. The goal was to see if better communication could reduce risky drinking and impaired dr…

This study tested a digital app that appears on the phone's lock screen to encourage physical activity in cancer survivors. Participants used the app for 3 months and wore a Fitbit to track activity. The goal was to see if the app could increase exercise and improve blood vessel …

This study tested whether using mild electrical pulses (NMES) on the leg muscles could help people recover better after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The goal was to reduce muscle wasting and improve tendon healing. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped early…