Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

This study looks at whether eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of white potatoes can improve blood sugar control and blood pressure in adults aged 50-70 who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a potato-rich healthy diet or a t…

This study tests a remote system that uses gentle vibrations (haptic feedback) to guide arm movements for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants will use the system at home for 8 weeks to see if it improves movement accuracy, speed, and smoothness. The goal is to ma…

This early study tests a new program for college students aged 18-30 who struggle with both food insecurity and binge eating. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helpful in reducing eating concerns and feelings of shame. Only 10 participants will be enrolled to p…

This study tests whether a technique called 'episodic future thinking'—imagining positive future events—can help people quit smoking. Researchers will compare different versions of this approach in 134 adults who smoke daily and want to quit. The goal is to see if this mental exe…

This study explores how gentle ultrasound waves can temporarily change brain activity in healthy adults. Over four visits, 80 participants will receive brain scans and complete thinking tasks while their heart rate, blood pressure, and skin moisture are monitored. The goal is to …

This study looks at how taxing cigarettes based on how addictive they are could change how much people smoke and what other tobacco products they might use instead. About 51 adult smokers who smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day will try out different tax plans in a simulated onlin…