Syracuse University

This study tested a short therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in 49 people with HIV who were heavy drinkers. The therapy uses mindfulness and personal values to help reduce drinking and improve HIV medication adherence. Researchers measured alcohol use and medi…

This study tested whether tailored online writing exercises could help sexual minority women, transgender, and nonbinary people who have experienced trauma. The goal was to reduce PTSD symptoms and heavy drinking. 131 participants completed the writing program and were followed f…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called tDCS could make speech therapy work better for people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. 23 adults who were at least 6 months past their stroke received speech therapy…

This study tested whether posting local wastewater virus levels on social media could increase COVID-19 booster shots. Researchers compared two New York counties—one that saw the posts and one that didn't—using public health records. The goal was to see if seeing real-time virus …

This study tested a single-session, computer-based personalized feedback program for adults with chronic pain who drink heavily and use prescription opioids. The program provided information on how alcohol, pain, and opioids interact, aiming to increase motivation to reduce drink…

This study looked at how emotions influence speech coordination in 68 preschool children, some who stutter and some who don't. Kids repeated a phrase after seeing emotional or neutral pictures. The goal was to understand how emotional reactions and speech control interact in earl…

This study tested whether sharing local wastewater surveillance data about COVID-19 could encourage more people to get vaccinated. Researchers divided 40 New York counties into two groups: one received a communications campaign based on local wastewater data, the other did not. T…