Completed Projects
A Massage Therapy Intervention for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
CORP** Pilot Study
Chromium Effects on Insulin and Vascular Function in People at Risk for Diabetes
Diabetes / Insulin Resistance
Egg Ingestion in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effects on Glycemic Control, Anthropometry, Diet Quality and Cardiometabolic Status. A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Impediment Profiling for Smoking Cessation: Evaluation Using a Retrospective Cohort Design
Smoking Cessation
Physical Activity Focus Groups in Secondary Schools
Physical Activity; School-based
Valley CARES (Community Assessment, Research, and Education for Solutions)
Community
A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss
Obesity / Weight Management
Color Your Plate: Fruit & Vegetable Navigator Web System for Weight Loss
Obesity / Weight Management
Enhancing School and Community Engagement in Physical Activity and Nutrition
Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity; School-based
Innovative, Integrated use of Data for Evaluation, Assessment and Surveillance for Oral Health (IDEAS)
Oral Health
Physician Counseling and Patient Risk Factors for Chronic Disease: Training Resident Physicians to Promote Physical Activity: A Randomized Trial
Physical Activity
Valley Initiative to Advance Health and Learning in Schools (VITAHLS)
Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity; School-based
Effects of Walnuts on Endothelial Function in Overweight Adults with at Least One Factor of Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Nutrition-Based Cooking Workshops in a Faith-based Setting
Cooking/Culinary Arts;Faith-based;Nutrition / Diet
Community Health Opportunities Organized with Schools at the Epicenter (CHOOSE)
Community; Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity; School-based
Evaluating the Impact of Conflict Resolution on Urban Children’s Violence-Related Attitudes and Behaviors in New Haven, Connecticut, through a Community Academic Partnership
School-based; Violence Prevention
IVMT for Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Phytoestrogen & Raloxifene EFfects on Endothelial Reactivity (PREFER): Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomized Crossover Trial of Raloxifene versus Soy Phytoestrogens on Endothelial Reactivity in Healthy Post-Menopausal Women
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Vascular Reactivity Assessment by a Novel Diagnostic Device, AngioDefender™, compared to using Brachial Artery Ultrasound Imaging
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Effects of Walnut Consumption on Endothelial Function in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Controlled, Cross Over Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Mindfulness Meditation in Treating Insomnia in Multiple Sclerosis
Complementary & Alternative Medicine; Multiple Sclerosis
Community-Based Cooking Classes for Children
Cooking/Culinary Arts; Nutrition / Diet
Evaluation of a Diet Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs) on Reduction of Visceral Fat in the Abdomen: A Pilot Study
Nutrition / Diet
Maine Obesity Primary Prevention Project
Obesity / Weight Management
Post-prandial Effects of High-polyphenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Endothelial Function in Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*; Diabetes / Insulin Resistance; Nutrition / Diet
VITAHLS School Breakfast Focus Groups
Nutrition / Diet; School-based
Community Health Profile (CHP)
Community; Program or Product Development
A Retrospective Cohort Study of Modified Citrus Pectin for the Prevention of Metastases in Prostate Cancer
CORP** Pilot Study
Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Outcomes Research Project (CORP)
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Evaluation of Pilot Implementation of Components of PE4Life in Selected Schools in New Haven, Connecticut
Nutrition / Diet; Physical Activity
Meditation and Massage in End of Life (MIEL)
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Prevalence and Patterns of Marijuana Use among Patients Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Complementary & Alternative Medicine; Multiple Sclerosis
Walnut Ingestion in Adults at Risk for Diabetes: Effects on Diet Quality, Body Composition, and Cardiac Risk Measures
Nutrition / Diet
Effects of Fruit and Nut KIND Bars on Endothelial Function in Overweight Adults
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
A Yoga Intervention for Adults with Mild to Moderate Asthma
CORP** Pilot Study
Connecticut WISEWOMAN Project
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Evaluation of the Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Work Site Program
Evaluation Services
Music Video Health Education Project
Health Promotion & Wellness; School-based
Promising Health Interventions Inventoried by a Network of Diverse Experts for Regional Application (PHINDER)
Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development
Wellness Initiatives For Improved Tomorrows (WINFIT)
Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development; Worksite Wellness
Effects of Acute and Sustained Ingestion of Cocoa on Endothelial Function in Adults with BMI between 25-35 kg/m2: A Randomized, Single Blind, Placebo Controlled, Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Acute Nutrient Effects on Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Single-Blind Crossover Trial in Healthy Adults
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Coronary Risk Factor Screening and Behavior Change in Women
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Obesity Prevention and Control: Optimizing Obesity Prevention Strategies (OOPS)
Obesity / Weight Management
Novel Interactive Cell phone technology for Health Enhancement (NICHE)
Diabetes / Insulin Resistance
Reaching Emotions through Arts-Based Creative Teaching (REACT)
Violence Prevention
Worksite Smoking Cessation Program: Creating Healthy and Nicotine-free Griffin Employees (CHANGE)
Program or Product Development; Smoking Cessation; Worksite Wellness
Effects of Juice Plus+® Supplementation on Endothelial Function in Overweight Men: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
Addressing Chronic Conditions in Elementary and Secondary Schools (ACCESS)
Community; Health Promotion & Wellness; Program or Product Development; School-based
Dose and Response to Cocoa (DARC): A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Cardiovascular Health / Endothelial Function*
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