University Of Texas At Austin

This study tested a technology-based coaching and information program designed for Asian American midlife women who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease. Fifty-four participants used the program to see if it could reduce their stress and improve their well-being. The…

This small pilot study tested whether a controlled breathing program called REST could help people with COPD feel less stressed and breathe easier. Twenty adults with COPD took part, either learning the breathing exercises or continuing their usual care. The main goal was to see …

This study tested whether a community health worker (CHW) program is practical and well-liked by people with dementia and their caregivers after leaving the hospital. Researchers enrolled 34 patients and their caregivers to receive telephone coaching from a CHW. The goal was to s…

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. 52 healthy adults and people with mild sleep troubles wore the device for two nights. The goal was to see if it safely increases REM sleep and reduces…

This study looked at 344 couples to see if adding financial services to relationship classes helps them more than classes alone. Couples were randomly assigned to get either relationship education only or relationship education plus extra economic support. Researchers checked the…

This study looked at how alcohol changes brain activity and feelings in 60 young adults (21–26 years old) — half with bipolar disorder and half without. Participants received both alcohol and a placebo during brain scans to compare their reactions. The goal was to understand why …