University Of Pittsburgh

This study tested whether a 12-week healthy lifestyle program could prevent major depression in older adults who recently lost a spouse. 151 people aged 60+ who were at high risk for depression took part. Half received coaching on sleep, meals, and physical activity, while the ot…

This study tested a telehealth program called MAAT-YS for young adults (ages 18-39) who had cancer as children and now have memory or attention problems. Seven participants completed 8 weekly video sessions with a workbook and homework. The goal was to see if the program could im…

This study tested a program called Maximizing Energy to help women who finished breast cancer treatment manage their fatigue. Fifteen women took part, and researchers checked if the program was easy to follow and if it reduced tiredness compared to a general health education prog…

This study looked at whether washing fat with saline before injecting it into the face improves skin appearance more than using unwashed fat. Twenty-six healthy women aged 35 to 70 received fat from their own body into both sides of their face. Researchers measured changes in wri…

This study tested whether using wearable activity trackers (Fitbits) and daily smartphone check-ins could help people recover better after bladder cancer surgery. About 38 patients took part, with some getting the remote monitoring and alerts to their care team if problems were d…

This study tested whether using online tools like YouTube, TikTok, and resource links can help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 14-19) seek help for depression and anxiety. 81 teens joined a private Discord group for 4 weeks, with different groups getting different combinat…

This study tested whether doctors in primary care clinics would use simple decision guides (algorithms) to help patients with chronic pain who misuse opioids. 49 clinicians participated over 6-9 months. The goal was to see if the guides were easy to use and acceptable, not to dir…

This study looked at whether brain wave patterns (EEG) can help predict which teenage girls are at higher risk for depression. Researchers measured how much attention girls paid to negative images versus task-related images. They also tested if real-time neurofeedback could shift…

This study followed 600 lung transplant patients to see how common viral and bacterial infections are after surgery and how they affect long-term health. Researchers focused on a germ called C. pneumoniae and its link to a serious lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. T…

This study looked at how chemotherapy changes the DNA in sperm of men with cancer. Researchers collected semen samples before and after the first round of chemo to compare genetic differences. The goal was to understand short-term effects on sperm health and DNA, not to treat the…

This study looked at two ways to help people with advanced cancer plan their future medical care: meeting with a trained guide in person or using a website. About 672 patients took part to see which method helps them talk about and record their wishes more clearly. The goal is to…

This study looked at how the brain's temporal lobe processes speech sounds in 48 epilepsy patients who already had electrodes implanted for medical reasons. Researchers measured brain activity while participants listened to speech sounds with varying features like voice timing an…

This study looked at whether community-based wellness programs can improve health, quality of life, and care experience while reducing costs for adults with disabilities like spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers enrolled 130 par…

This study tested a computer system that alerts pharmacists when a hospitalized patient is at high risk for kidney injury caused by medications. The pharmacist then works with the patient's doctor to adjust care. The goal was to see if this approach reduces serious kidney complic…

This study looked at 557 newborns with brain injuries to see if advanced MRI scans can predict how they will develop as they grow. Researchers compared brain images with later tests of thinking and behavior. The goal is to help doctors find and treat brain injuries earlier.

This study looked at how stressful life events affect the ability of teens aged 12-15 with depression to learn a coping skill called cognitive restructuring. Researchers taught the skill and then tested how well teens learned and remembered it over six months. The goal was to und…

This study looked at how physical impairments and personal factors (like age or mindset) affect daily activities and participation in people with dizziness and balance problems. Researchers measured these factors before and after a balance therapy program in 52 adults. The goal w…