San Diego State University

This study is testing whether using a daily smartphone app can help adults with overweight or obesity manage their weight and improve health. Participants will use an app for 6 months, track their weight and blood sugar, and compare results to a standard weight loss program. The …

This study is testing whether using smartphone apps can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar levels. Over six months, participants will track their daily weight and blood glucose using an app, comparing it to a standard program. The goal is …

This study is testing a new support program called STEPPT to see if it helps more Hispanic patients with back or neck pain get referred to physical therapy and actually attend their appointments. The program trains doctors and provides patients with culturally tailored informatio…

This study is testing whether two popular weight-loss phone apps can help low-income Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar control. For 6 months, 45 participants will track their daily weight and blood sugar, using either one of the apps o…

This study is testing whether eating a daily mix of almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and other nuts helps people feel fuller longer, eat less overall, and better manage their weight. Researchers will measure changes in hunger, blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut bacteria in 56 adults wit…

This study tests different ways churches can help Latina women become more physically active to prevent heart disease. Researchers will work with 28 churches to train leaders and community health workers, then compare which approaches work best. They'll measure whether 560 partic…

This study is testing a new program called 'Prevention Ambassadors' that works through syringe service programs. It trains people who use drugs to give HIV self-test kits and service information to their friends who also use drugs. The goal is to see if this peer-led approach mak…

This study is testing a new suicide prevention program designed specifically for sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults. Researchers will compare a standard safety planning session to an enhanced program that adds ongoing support from a patient navigator. The …

This study is testing a year-long family fitness program in community centers to see if it can increase physical activity and improve heart health in Latino families living near the U.S.-Mexico border. Researchers will work with 290 parent-child pairs in San Diego and Mexicali, c…

This study is testing a 10-week program called 'Conmigo' that brings Latina mothers and their 8-11 year old daughters together to increase the girls' physical activity. The program involves weekly group sessions at their school, focusing on exercise, family communication, and sup…

This study is testing whether eating fresh watermelon helps people feel fuller for longer and supports heart and metabolic health. It involves 40 adults aged 18-55 who are overweight or have obesity. Researchers will measure changes in hunger feelings and other health markers aft…

This study is comparing whether eating fresh watermelon or low-fat cookies has better effects on wellness. Researchers will measure changes in sexual health, skin hydration, gut bacteria, and mood in 80 generally healthy but overweight adults. The goal is to see if watermelon con…

This study is testing whether drinking watermelon juice before exercise helps your heart rate return to normal faster and reduces next-day muscle soreness. Researchers are comparing watermelon juice against sports drinks, sugar water, and plain water in healthy adults. Participan…

This study is testing whether a prenatal yoga app can improve the well-being of first-time Black and African American pregnant women. Researchers want to see if using the app for 12 weeks is practical and helps with stress, mood, and physical health. The study also aims to learn …

This study is testing whether eating almonds after exercise helps muscles recover better than eating a cereal bar. Researchers will measure muscle soreness, strength changes, and body composition over an 8-week weight training program. The goal is to see if almonds can reduce pos…

This study aims to learn how young Hispanic/Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Researchers will provide 40 participants with CGMs to wear for 30 days and interview them about their experience. The goal is to understand the challenges and be…

This study aims to develop and test a support package called SUPPORTS to help therapists who treat children with trauma. It focuses on reducing therapist burnout and turnover, which can disrupt care for vulnerable children. The goal is to help therapists stay in their jobs longer…

This study is looking at whether eating watermelon (including the blended rind) helps people feel fuller longer, affects blood sugar and insulin levels, and influences digestive health and weight. Researchers will compare watermelon to a red-colored juice drink in 80 generally he…

This study is looking at how eating different types of snacks affects your body right after eating. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, insulin, hunger feelings, and even anxiety levels in healthy adults. The goal is to gather information about how our bodies respond…

This study aims to see if eating fresh mangoes changes the gut's bacteria and if those changes are linked to improvements in skin hydration, mood, and sexual health. Researchers will compare these effects to eating low-fat cookies. The study is recruiting 60 generally healthy adu…

This study aims to see if eating fresh mango pulp affects feelings of fullness and health markers differently than eating a low-fat cookie. Researchers will compare the two foods in 50 overweight or obese adults. They will measure changes in hunger, blood sugar, insulin, and gut …