University Of Virginia

This study tested a program called iSIPsmarter, which uses text messages and online tools to help adults in rural Appalachia drink fewer sugary beverages like soda and sweet tea. About 249 adults who drank at least 200 calories of sugary drinks daily took part. The program was co…

This study tested whether topiramate, a seizure medication, helps people who are dependent on both alcohol and nicotine quit both substances. 236 adults who drank heavily and smoked at least 5 cigarettes daily received either a high or low dose of topiramate or a placebo. The mai…

This study tested whether a purified clotting medicine (fibrinogen concentrate) works as well as a standard blood product (cryoprecipitate) to control bleeding in infants after heart surgery. Thirty-one children under 2 years old were randomly assigned to receive one of the two t…

This study tested whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) based algorithm helps people with type 2 diabetes adjust their long-acting insulin doses better than the usual finger-stick method. Thirty adults already using basal insulin were followed for 18 weeks. The goal was to s…

This study tested a new tool called InsuLearn that helps people with type 1 diabetes calculate their insulin doses without needing to count carbohydrates. Seven adults on multiple daily injections tried the tool for a day and compared it to their usual care. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a computer system that gives personalized advice to people with type 1 diabetes based on their continuous glucose monitor readings. The goal was to see if tailoring advice to each person's behavior and mindset could improve blood sugar control better than standa…

This study tested whether a smartphone app can accurately measure how well your eyes and balance system work together. 35 adults with and without balance problems performed a standard head-movement test using both a smartphone app and a professional computer system. The goal is t…

This study tested whether a mobile app called IntelliCare could help reduce depression and anxiety in women who had breast cancer. 313 survivors who were diagnosed within the past 5 years and had high levels of distress used the app, with some also receiving extra coaching. The g…

This study tested a new, non-invasive way to measure muscle stiffness by taking images of the skin on the back. Five adults, either healthy or with mild neck pain, had their skin gently pulled and stretched while cameras recorded the movement. The goal was to see if this imaging …

This study tested a group-based program to help endometrial cancer survivors adopt healthier habits. The goal was to lower their risk of other health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Twenty-three survivors who had completed cancer treatment took part in online learning a…

This study used a special MRI with helium gas to measure how fast air moves in the windpipe of healthy people and those with lung diseases like COPD. The goal was to gather real measurements to improve computer models that predict airflow problems. 24 adults took part in this obs…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities change levels of ghrelin, a hormone that controls hunger, in 40 adults with obesity and prediabetes. Researchers measured ghrelin, appetite, and blood vessel function after exercise. The goal was to understand how exercise a…

This pilot study tested whether computer models could predict sepsis and a serious gut infection called NEC in very low birth weight infants (under 1500 grams). Researchers used data from 144 babies in the NICU to build and test these models. The goal was to see if the approach w…