Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Many homes in rural Central Appalachia rely on private wells and springs rather than treated utility water. Researchers are testing whether giving households a multi-stage point-of-use water filter reduces acute gastrointestinal illness and waterborne infections. The trial enroll…

This study tests whether a single session of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce chronic pain and anxiety symptoms. Ten adults with either generalized anxiety disorder or chronic pain will receive multiple ultrasound pulses in one visit and be followed for s…

This pilot study tests whether a technique called Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) can help people quit smoking. 134 daily smokers will receive text prompts three times a day for 8 weeks, guiding them to vividly imagine positive future events. The goal is to see if this reduces the…

This early-stage study tests a new program for college students aged 18-30 who face food insecurity and binge eating. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful in reducing eating concerns. Ten participants will try the intervention and provide feedback on its u…

This study looks at how having extra body fat and being resistant to insulin can change the way your brain learns to like or want certain foods. Researchers will give 50 adults flavored drinks with sweetener, sometimes with extra calories, to see how their preferences shift. The …

This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound can temporarily alter brain activity in 80 healthy adults. Participants receive MRI and CT scans, then ultrasound to the brain, followed by fMRI to measure changes in thinking and resting brain signals. The goal is to unde…