University Of Houston

This small study looked at whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet before and after the program. The goal was to see if working a summer job …

This study tested whether specially designed video podcasts could help African American adults learn about and practice HIV prevention. 128 participants who were not living with HIV watched the podcasts and answered questions about condom use and HIV testing. The goal was to see …

This study tested a smartphone-based wearable system that gives real-time feedback to people with Parkinson's disease while they do balance exercises at home. Nine participants aged 50-75 used the system or followed a paper-based routine. The goal was to see if the smartphone gui…

This study tested a mobile app called EASE that helps people track COVID-19 symptoms, manage stress, and learn about how stress affects health. The goal was to see if the app could reduce anxiety and depression in Black, Hispanic, and American Indian adults living in Texas or Okl…

This study looked at how a single session of aerobic exercise and overall fitness level affect the metabolism and function of certain immune cells (CD8+ T cells and regulatory T cells) in healthy adults aged 20 to 40. Researchers measured changes in cell energy use and activity f…