University Of Texas At Austin

This study tested an app called Asma Guardián, designed to help Hispanic children with asthma. The app encourages families to see an asthma specialist, use controller medication, and improve the home environment. 37 children aged 5-12 took part, and the study compared app users t…

This study tested whether low-intensity focused ultrasound, aimed at the amygdala (a brain area linked to emotions), could reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Twenty-nine adults received daily 10-minute sessions for three weeks. Researchers measure…

This study tested a technology-based program called TACAD, designed to support Asian American midlife women who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease. The program included social media groups, online educational modules, resources, and a virtual reality component. Res…

This pilot study tested a 15-minute controlled breathing routine (REST) in 20 adults with COPD who reported high stress. Participants learned three yoga breathing techniques and practiced them twice daily for a week with remote guidance. The study aimed to see if the routine was …

This study tested a 12-session program that trains parents of young children with autism in low-resource communities. Parents learned strategies to improve their child's social communication and behavior, while also getting support to reduce their own stress. The program involved…

This study tested whether adding career coaching and financial planning to standard relationship education helps couples more than relationship classes alone. 344 couples were randomly assigned to one of two groups and tracked for a year. Researchers measured relationship satisfa…

This study looked at how young adults with bipolar disorder respond to alcohol compared to healthy people. Sixty participants aged 21-26 completed brain scans and surveys after drinking alcohol or a placebo. The goal was to understand differences in brain activity and feelings of…

This study looked at how short periods of low oxygen (from holding your breath) affect blood sugar levels after drinking a sugary drink. Researchers tested 20 healthy adults, people with prediabetes, and people with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to learn more about how oxygen lev…

This study tested a new strategy for collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to see if it could improve how often patients complete surveys and how useful the information is for their care. Researchers worked with 200 English- and Spanish-speaking patients to make th…

This study tested a school-based program called Relationship Smarts Combo in over 1,700 teens. The program combines lessons on mental health, relationships, and money habits to help youth build healthy relationship skills and prepare for adulthood. Researchers measured changes in…

This study tested a program where trained peer providers help young people with early psychosis reduce or stop using alcohol and drugs. 113 participants from coordinated specialty care teams took part. The goal was to see if the program could be delivered as planned and whether i…

This study tested a stress first aid program designed for harm reduction workers who help people who use drugs. 35 workers completed training and learning sessions. Researchers measured whether the program was easy to use, helpful, and improved knowledge about managing stress.

This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) program is practical and well-liked by caregivers of people with dementia after a hospital stay. Researchers enrolled 34 patient-caregiver pairs and provided telephone coaching sessions. The goal was to see if caregivers f…

This study looked at how much speech therapy children with language impairment need to improve their vocabulary. 59 children were randomly assigned to either one 2-hour session per week or four 30-minute sessions per week for 10 weeks. The goal was to find the best balance of the…

This study tested a wearable system that records brain waves and delivers gentle ultrasound to deep brain areas during REM sleep. Fifty-two healthy adults and people with mild sleep or stress issues wore the device for two nights. The goal was to see if it safely increases REM sl…