University Of Auckland, New Zealand

This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health during extreme heat. About 800 adults in Colima, Mexico will wear smartwatches to track heart rate, sleep, and physical activity. The goal is to see if a simple housing fix …

This study tests whether an open-label placebo (a nasal spray with no active ingredients, honestly described as a placebo) can reduce stress in people doing a high-stress canyon swing. 260 adult participants will either use the placebo spray or receive no treatment before jumping…

This study tests whether a short video can help people who receive radioiodine treatment for thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism. After treatment, patients must follow safety steps and may have side effects that feel stressful. The video explains these in a simple, reassuring way. …

This study aims to design and test simple picture cards (pictograms) that help children aged 8 to 17 describe symptoms like constipation, bloating, and stomach pain. Many kids find it hard to explain what they feel in their gut, so these pictograms could make reporting symptoms e…