University Of Massachusetts, Worcester

This study is testing whether a 4-month digital lifestyle coaching program can help adults who are taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) improve their diet and physical activity. Researchers will compare the app's effects to standard health information by tracking 220…

This study is testing a new support program for people with type 2 diabetes who are leaving the hospital. It aims to see if screening for social needs like housing or food insecurity, and then providing a helper (a 'navigator') for 90 days, can reduce the need for a return hospit…

This small pilot study aims to see if a structured fitness, nutrition, and symptom management program can be successfully used by adults with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy before planned surgery. The main goal is to test whether patients can participate in and …

This study is testing whether a digital program called Reaching Calm can help prevent anxiety in pregnant women who are at risk. The program delivers coping strategies and education through text messages and a website, and is offered through regular prenatal care clinics. Researc…

This study tests if a 12-month education and support program for mothers can help prevent tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain in their young children. It will involve about 460 low-income South Asian mothers and their kids (ages 1-4) in the US. Mothers in the program will meet …

This study aims to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by teaching safe sleep practices to mothers of premature babies. Researchers will test two types of training—one given in the hospital and another sent via text/video messages after the baby goes home—to see which hel…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in doctors and other clinicians. 32 participants will be split into two groups, with one group using a take-home VR headset for a 12-week mindfulness course. T…

This study is testing whether a new digital program featuring a virtual coach (an avatar) can help young adults (ages 18-29) who come to the emergency room with alcohol misuse and suicidal thoughts. Researchers want to see if the program is easy to use and if participants can sti…

This study tests whether personalized lifestyle coaching can help emergency medicine residents working overnight shifts stay more alert and recover better. Thirty residents will be randomly assigned to receive either personalized coaching or general information about healthy habi…

This study aims to see if a digital storytelling program can improve knowledge about Alzheimer's and related dementias among older adults and their caregivers in rural Vietnam. The program uses video stories from people with dementia to encourage early diagnosis. Researchers will…

This study aims to find out whether surgery or non-surgical treatment works better for older adults who break their upper arm near the shoulder. Researchers will follow 100 patients aged 65 and older to measure their recovery, including shoulder movement, pain levels, and daily f…