Temple University

This study tests a remote behavioral program for people who have regained at least 5% of their weight after bariatric surgery. 200 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program or a control group that receives standard dietary advice. The goal is to see if the prog…

This study compares two different programs designed to reduce heart disease risk factors in Black women after pregnancy. Researchers will track changes in blood pressure and body weight at 6 weeks and 12 months after delivery. The goal is to find the best way to support heart hea…

This study tests a program called Taking Action, where trained peers help college students with serious mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia learn to manage their condition. About 300 students will be randomly assigned to either the program or just…

This study looks at how parents can help prevent obesity in children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food. Researchers will test different parenting approaches to encourage healthy eating habits and growth. About 416 families will take part, and the study tracks changes in…

This study compares two approaches to help children ages 6-11 sleep longer: working one-on-one with a nurse on sleep strategies versus receiving educational handouts. About 50 families from Temple Pediatrics will participate. The goal is to see if improving sleep can prevent exce…

This study tests a program called PEARL, where survivors of interpersonal violence take photos and talk about them with a listener. The goal is to see if this helps them feel more ready to heal and seek support. About 40 women will either start the program right away or wait 3 mo…

This study tests a program called 'Need to be Needed' for adults with serious mental illness who feel lonely or isolated. Participants will either volunteer with weekly support or receive non-directive listening. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness, social connections,…

This study tests a smartwatch system that gives real-time activity tips to people with spinal cord injury. 196 adults who use wheelchairs will be split into two groups: one gets the smartwatch coaching plus a web program, the other gets the web program alone. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether a mild, non-invasive nerve stimulation device can improve attention and thinking in young adults who vape. One hundred healthy people aged 18-25 who currently or previously used e-cigarettes will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation …

This study compares a new, data-driven stroke transport plan to the current method for getting stroke patients to the right hospital. The goal is to see if the new plan helps rural patients get life-saving treatment faster. About 360 adults with suspected stroke will take part, a…

This study is testing a new tool called the PVD-B65 risk score to see if it can accurately predict who is at higher risk of dying within one year for people with both chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. Researchers will follow 100 adults and track their health outcom…

This study looks at how parts of the brain work together when people actively seek information and form memories. 80 healthy adults will play a treasure hunt game inside an MRI scanner. The goal is to understand the brain activity behind learning and remembering, not to treat any…