University Of Massachusetts, Worcester

This study tests a program called MISSION-CJ that helps people leaving jail who have both mental health and substance use problems. The program provides peer support and connects them to treatment and services. Researchers will see if it improves treatment engagement and reduces …

This study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medicine, can slow breathing problems in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease. About 400 high-risk participants will receive either metformin or a placebo, and researchers will track who li…

This study will test whether the Noom digital lifestyle program helps adults who are taking GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy or Ozempic) improve their diet and physical activity. About 220 participants will use the program for 4 months while wearing a Fitbit to track activity. The …

This study tests a bedside screening program for hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes who have unmet social needs (like food or housing). After discharge, patients get help navigating resources. The goal is to see if this reduces return trips to the hospital within 90 days co…

This study will give free, medically tailored meals to children with Type 1 Diabetes who may not have reliable access to healthy food. Researchers want to see if these meals, along with nutrition counseling, can improve blood sugar control, growth, and quality of life, and reduce…

This study tests a digital program called Reaching Calm to see if it can prevent anxiety in pregnant women who are at higher risk. About 60 participants will receive text messages and use a website to learn coping strategies. Researchers will compare their outcomes to those recei…

This study looks at whether teaching safe sleep practices to mothers of preterm babies—through hospital programs and social media messages—can reduce the risk of sudden infant death. About 1,600 mothers will take part, with some getting safe sleep training and others getting read…

This study tests whether personalized coaching on sleep, diet, and exercise can help emergency medicine residents stay alert and recover better during overnight shifts. Thirty residents will either receive one-on-one coaching or standard tips. Their sleep, reaction time, and well…

This study tests whether a take-home virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in doctors and advanced practice providers. About 32 participants will use the VR program on their own time and report changes in their well-being. The goal is…

This study tests whether watching digital stories can help older adults in rural Vietnam learn about Alzheimer's and related dementias and encourage them to seek an early diagnosis. About 100 older adults and their caregivers will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is…

This study looks at people aged 65 and older who have a broken shoulder bone (proximal humerus fracture). Researchers want to see whether surgery or non-surgical care leads to better recovery. They will measure shoulder movement, pain, and daily function over time to find out whi…