The Miriam Hospital

This pilot study tested whether a simple values-affirmation exercise could help older adults with heart failure stick to their medication routine while in cardiac rehab. 43 participants were randomly assigned to either the affirmation group or usual care. The main goals were to s…

This study tested whether having a peer (a friend or community member) talk to African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men could help them start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 98 men who were not on PrEP took part. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested a special sensor worn on eyeglasses that tracks eating. The sensor sent messages to a smartphone to help people eat less and slow down. 43 adults with overweight or obesity wore the device for three weeks. The goal was to see if these messages could change eatin…

This study tested a 20-week program for teens aged 13-17 who struggle with weight stigma and negative self-judgment about their weight. The program combined support for weight bias with a standard weight management plan. The main goal was to see if teens found the program accepta…

This study tested a behavioral weight loss program for college students ages 18-25 with a BMI of 25 or higher. The program used a 'small change' approach to help students lose weight. 42 students participated, and the study measured how acceptable the program was and how much wei…

This study aimed to create better ways to measure how people perceive rectal microbicide products (gels, creams, and liquids) during anal sex. 18 men and women who had receptive anal intercourse at least twice in the past 6 months tested three different formulations and answered …

This study asked 36 women aged 18-45 about their thoughts on using vaginal products to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Participants filled out questionnaires about their sexual behavior and how often they would use such products. The goal was to gather opin…

This study asked 48 women to try three different vaginal products—a low-volume gel, a high-volume gel, and a film—and report how each felt during and after sex. The goal was to learn which sensory qualities (like wetness, leakage, and pleasure) might make a product more acceptabl…

This study looked at 66 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, to understand how stress affects their bodies. Researchers measured stress hormones and heart rate during emotional recall tasks. The goal was to learn more about what triggers the condit…

This study asked 8 women ages 18-45 about how vaginal rings feel during first use and over time. Participants used the ring for 90 days and reported on sensations like smoothness, awareness, discharge, and pleasure. The goal is to help designers create better, more comfortable pr…

This study looked at how 32 men and women experienced using different microbicide suppositories and gels during anal or vaginal sex. Participants rated the products on things like smoothness, wetness, and messiness. The goal was to better understand what people like and dislike a…