Uconn Health

This study tested whether giving rewards for attending treatment and providing alcohol-free blood tests helps people with alcohol use disorder stay sober. 74 adults in outpatient treatment took part. Researchers used a blood test that detects heavy drinking over the past 3 weeks …

This study tested whether a program pairing older Latino adults with Parkinson's disease with a peer partner could help them become more physically active. Ten participants wore activity monitors, watched educational videos, met weekly with a partner online, and joined virtual ex…

This study tested if computer-based cognitive fitness activities could improve thinking and depression in 38 older adults who were already taking antidepressants. Participants did brain training exercises, and researchers measured changes in their mental flexibility, memory, and …

This study tested whether patients can use their smartphone to take photos of their teeth to track how teeth move during braces treatment. 36 people with braces who needed a tooth extraction took photos every few days for a month. Researchers compared these photos to professional…

This study looked at whether a text-message program to help people who drink too much can be used in busy emergency departments. Researchers worked with 344 patients and staff to find out what makes it easy or hard to offer this kind of support. The goal was to see how many eligi…

This study tested whether offering small cash rewards ($25-$40) encourages more HIV testing among African American, Latina, and low-income women who face barriers to testing. Over 300 women from community organizations (like homeless shelters and domestic violence agencies) were …

This study looked at whether adding walnuts to the diet can positively change gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, and improve colon tissue health. Researchers studied 140 adults aged 39-75 who were scheduled for a colonoscopy. Participants ate walnuts daily, and scientists measure…

This study looked at whether little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are addictive, especially when flavored like fruit, and if men and women respond differently. Researchers studied 65 young adults who smoke both LCCs and cigarettes. They measured how much people would smoke as pric…

This study looked at whether flavored filtered cigars are more addictive than unflavored ones in young adults aged 21-34 who smoke both cigarettes and cigars. Participants used flavored cigars for one week and unflavored for another, answering surveys and providing saliva samples…