Wayne State University

This study tested a program to help teens and young adults (ages 16-25) with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar. The program focused on supporting their independence and self-care. 113 participants took part to see if this approach could improve their long-term healt…

Researchers are testing whether short, repeated sessions of mild low oxygen (mild intermittent hypoxia) can strengthen upper airway muscles and improve sleep apnea treatment. Adults with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea and prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension, includin…

This study tests whether backward walking training can reduce fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 90 participants will either practice walking backward or forward for several weeks. The goal is to see if backward walking improves balance and reduces falls bett…

This study looked at 558 adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea who also don't get enough sleep. Researchers compared two programs: one focused on improving use of a PAP machine, and another on sleep education. The goal was to see which works better for reducing daytime sleepin…

This study tested whether having heavy drinkers create a short video talking to their future self about why they want to drink less can help them reduce alcohol use. 120 heavy drinkers were split into three groups: some got no help, some got a standard counseling session, and som…

This study asks whether a single 30-minute session of moderate exercise can raise natural brain chemicals called endocannabinoids and improve thinking, stress, and mood in children and teens aged 9 to 17. Participants are randomly assigned to brisk walking or jogging on a treadmi…

This study looks at whether natural substances in the blood, called cardiac biomarkers, can help doctors manage children with cardiomyopathy—a disease of the heart muscle. The goal is to see if these blood tests could be a less invasive alternative to echocardiograms or MRIs for …

This study worked with 51 healthcare professionals at primary care clinics to find ways to reduce stigma toward people who use drugs, especially in HIV prevention and care. The researchers tested a program that combined education for staff and changes to clinic policies. The goal…

This study tested whether combining a policy change with professional training can reduce stigma toward substance use in mental health clinics. Twelve providers from two sites participated. The goal was to see if the combined approach improves how often substance use is addressed…

This study looked at how a single dose of dronabinol (a synthetic cannabinoid) affects fear-related brain activity in people with PTSD, trauma-exposed individuals without PTSD, and healthy controls. Using brain scans, researchers measured how the drug influences fear extinction c…