University Of Houston

This study tests if playgroups or parent education classes can help toddlers ages 18-36 months develop healthier eating and activity habits. About 300 parent-toddler pairs will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for 10 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in the toddl…

This study tests a new way to help people stop smoking by combining standard quit-smoking programs with a computer task that retrains unconscious urges toward cigarettes. About 300 adults who want to quit will be split into three groups: one gets the standard program plus the rea…

This study tests a new rehabilitation approach called NICE for people who have had a stroke and have arm weakness. The method uses a computer screen to guide patients to activate specific muscle groups, aiming to improve arm movement and coordination. About 48 adults aged 21-80 w…

This study is testing a new way to help people stop smoking by using pleasant smells to reduce cigarette cravings. Participants will use a smartphone app and a special device that delivers different odors. The goal is to see if sniffing specific scents can lower cravings and help…

This study looks at how muscles work together after a stroke and whether a special exercise program guided by muscle signals can improve arm movement. Researchers will test 74 people, including stroke survivors and healthy adults, to see if retraining muscle coordination reduces …

This study looks at whether people with different skin pigmentation have different eyelid temperatures after low-level light therapy (LLLT) for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. About 40 adults will receive three 15-minute LLLT sessions over 1-2 weeks. The main goal is to …