Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey

This study tested a personalized program to help 89 adults aged 19 and older in Camden, New Jersey manage their weight and reduce pain. Participants received support for healthy eating and physical activity tailored to their needs. The goal was to improve quality of life and ment…

This study tested one or two new methods to help teeth that are fused to the jawbone, a condition called dental ankylosis. In growing children and teens, this can stop the bone from growing normally. Five people aged 6 to 30 took part, and the researchers measured changes in toot…

This early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The study involved 23 participants and aimed to find the highest dose that doe…

This early-phase study tested whether common mouthwashes can reduce the amount of SARS-CoV-2 virus that people with COVID-19 breathe out. 34 adults with a recent positive test provided breath samples using a face mask before and after rinsing with mouthwash or water. The goal was…

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents of children aged 6 to 11 create healthier home environments. The goal was to prevent childhood obesity by improving kids' diet, physical activity, and sleep. About 459 families participated, with some rece…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) program to help young adults aged 18-25 with ADHD concentrate on homework and studying. 60 participants used a VR headset, with some also getting feedback on their focus levels. The goal was to see if VR improves concentration and if users…

This study looked at whether special lymphatic exercises can reduce fluid overload symptoms like shortness of breath, leg swelling, and fatigue in people with heart failure. 80 participants were split into two groups: one did the exercises for 4 weeks, the other just monitored th…

This study looked at how breathing simulated wildfire smoke for one hour affects a blood marker called p-tau, which is linked to cognitive decline. Twelve healthy adults aged 18–40 had two visits: one with clean air and one with wildfire smoke. Blood tests and memory tasks were d…

This study tested whether electronic alerts in the emergency department help doctors start diabetes care sooner. It included 300 adults with high blood sugar. The alerts prompted doctors to order additional tests and arrange follow-up appointments. The goal was to see if this lea…

This study tested whether sending helpful text messages and connecting families to resources could improve language and social-emotional skills in low-income Latino children. Over 660 families with babies aged 6-12 months took part. The goal was to see if these extra supports, ad…

This study tested a digital assistant (chatbot) to help cancer survivors learn about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. 50 adults who had certain cancers (like breast, ovarian, or colorectal) used the chatbot or received standard information. The goal was to see if the ch…

This study looked at how breathing in ozone, a common air pollutant, affects immune cells in the lungs. 135 healthy adults breathed either clean air or low-level ozone, then coughed up sputum samples. Researchers measured the types of immune cells (macrophages) in those samples t…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (often called 'forever chemicals') can weaken the body's immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS in their drinking water received the vaccine and had bloo…

This study looked at how one session of exercise changes the brain's response to insulin in adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or obese. Researchers measured brain activity, thinking skills, and blood markers in 16 participants. The goal was to understand how exercise might …

This study looked at why people with dementia and their families may not accept community-based palliative care, which focuses on comfort and quality of life. Researchers developed a program to address these barriers and tested it with 301 Medicare Advantage members. The goal was…

This study looked at how different features in e-cigarette ads—like flavor names, colors, and images—affect young adults' thoughts about vaping. Over 3,000 people aged 18-30 who either smoke cigarettes or don't use tobacco took part. They saw one ad and answered questions right a…

This study tested whether a special website could help people who had melanoma (a type of skin cancer) do a better job protecting their skin from the sun and checking their skin for new or changing spots. About 485 people with early to advanced melanoma took part. The website gav…