University Of California, Berkeley

This study tested whether helping teens who are 'night-owls' (evening types) shift to an earlier sleep schedule could improve their health and well-being. Researchers enrolled 176 adolescents, aged 10-18, who were 'night-owls' and at risk in areas like mood, behavior, or school p…

This study tested whether a low-cost, mesh-covered food storage cabinet (called a 'meatsafe') could keep children's food cleaner and reduce diarrhea. Researchers gave the cabinets and food safety tips to some families in low-income neighborhoods of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and compared…

This study tested a new smart home system designed to help Spanish-speaking caregivers of people with dementia or memory problems. The system uses sensors and internet-connected devices to monitor the person being cared for and provide support to the caregiver. Researchers wanted…

This study tested whether a high-intensity exercise program is practical and helpful for people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. Twelve stroke survivors with aphasia tried either a high-intensity or low-intensity workout program. Researchers checked if the exercise impro…

This study tested a new in-home technology system designed to help family members caring for loved ones with dementia or memory loss. The system uses sensors, smart devices, and apps to monitor safety and provide support, aiming to reduce the caregiver's stress, anxiety, and feel…

This study tested a new 8-week brain training program designed to help adults better control their emotional reactions. Researchers compared 50 adults who did the training right away to a group that waited two months. The goal was to see if the exercises could reduce impulsive be…

This study tested a therapy designed to improve sleep and daily body clock rhythms for people with severe mental illnesses like depression or schizophrenia. Researchers compared two versions of the treatment, one standard and one specially adapted for community mental health cent…

This study tested whether adding simple tools to help form a habit could make it easier for people to regularly practice a self-compassion exercise. Researchers compared two online programs for adults: one with the exercise plus habit tools, and one with just the exercise. They m…

This study tested a 'train-the-trainer' method to help community mental health providers learn and deliver a sleep treatment to their patients. It involved 196 participants, including providers and patients with serious mental illness and sleep problems. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a simple audit and feedback tool could help schools follow state physical education laws. Researchers worked with 35 elementary schools in Oakland, California, that serve mostly low-income and non-white students. They measured if using this tool increase…