University Of South Florida

This study tested a program called Autism Eats, designed to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) eat more fruits and vegetables and try new foods. The program was offered through early intervention services for children up to 36 months old. Researchers compared the p…

This study tested a device called ShuntCheck that uses heat to see if a brain shunt is working in people with pseudotumor cerebri (a condition causing high pressure in the skull). The device was used on 12 asymptomatic patients during routine follow-up visits. The goal was to see…

This study tested a home-based brain-training program in 12 autistic adults who also had insomnia. Participants played cognitive games for 18 hours over 6 weeks while wearing a sleep tracker and filling out sleep diaries. The goal was to see if the training was usable and could i…

This study tested whether giving primary care doctors access to remote internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (eCBT) helps treat major depression in rural areas. Over 1,200 adults from West Virginia and Kentucky participated. The goal was to see if this approach improves depre…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality clinic (Doxy.me VR) is as good as standard online therapy for treating intense fear of dogs, snakes, or spiders. Fifty-four adults participated, and researchers measured how much their phobia symptoms improved. The goal was to see…