University Of Vermont

This study looked at whether giving pregnant smokers cigarettes with very low nicotine helps them smoke less. Thirty women who were less than 25 weeks pregnant and had no college degree took part. They were randomly assigned to keep smoking their usual brand or switch to very low…

This early-phase study tested a new method of delivering the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly into lung tumors during a bronchoscopy procedure. Six adults with early-stage, operable non-small cell lung cancer participated to find the safest dose. The main goal was to identify…

This study tested whether a remote exercise program delivered through a smartphone app (Vitala) is practical and helpful for 20 adults with obesity and poorly controlled asthma. Participants followed a personalized exercise plan for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if people wo…

This early-stage study tested whether MitoQ, a dietary supplement, could improve airway function in 47 obese adults with poorly controlled asthma. Participants took MitoQ or a placebo for 14 weeks. The main goal was to see if MitoQ reduced airway reactivity, a key asthma symptom.…

This study looked at how menopause affects brain function and Alzheimer's risk in 120 postmenopausal women aged 50-70. Researchers used brain scans and memory tests to see how the brain's cholinergic system responds to hormone changes. The goal was to identify which women might b…

This study tested a 12-week program that delivered ready-made meals to the homes of 50 adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder and experiencing food insecurity. Participants who got meals reported better food security, fewer depression symptoms, and improved quality o…