Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

This study tests whether drinking water before meals helps adults aged 50 and older with overweight or obesity lose weight. Participants will follow a reduced-calorie diet and be assigned to drink water before meals, spread water throughout the day, or have no water instructions.…

This study is testing a program called RELAX that teaches teens with ADHD and their parents skills to better handle emotions and reduce family conflict. About 60 families will take part, with some receiving the RELAX training and others getting educational materials. The goal is …

This study tests whether a mindset management program called Organic Conceptions can reduce stress in women dealing with infertility. About 66 new patients at a fertility clinic will be split into two groups: one takes the program, the other does not. All participants fill out st…

This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce pain, cravings, and anxiety in adults with chronic back pain, opioid use disorder, and anxiety. About 25 participants will receive the ultrasound and be monitored for side effects and changes in mo…

This study explores whether strength training can prevent muscle loss in adults aged 50 and older who are starting GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound. Researchers will measure changes in muscle mass, walking ability, and balance after a 14-week exercise program. The goal i…

This study looks at how making cigarettes very low in nicotine and changing prices of e-cigarettes and illegal cigarettes might affect what smokers buy. About 70 adult smokers will use a virtual store to see how they spend their money. The goal is to understand if these rules cou…

This study looks at how people with depressed mood, loss of interest, or anxiety react to rewards and losses. Researchers want to see if these brain responses are linked or separate. About 252 adults will play computer games and have brain scans. The goal is to better understand …

This study measures how touch signals move from the finger through the nerves to the brain. Researchers will test 60 people, including young adults and stroke survivors, to see how stroke changes touch perception. Participants will feel different force levels on their finger whil…

This study looks at data from children with movement problems caused by conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, or brain injury. The children receive intensive, play-based therapy for several hours a day over weeks. The goal is to understand how well this therapy helps them gain …

This study looks at whether two common artificial sweeteners, aspartame and sucralose, change how the body handles sugar in adults aged 40 and older who have prediabetes. Researchers will provide all meals for 8 weeks and track blood sugar levels continuously. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how different cigarette taxes and nicotine levels change what smokers buy. About 316 daily smokers will shop in a virtual store with various tax plans. The goal is to see if taxes can encourage people to choose less harmful tobacco products.