The RISE Study is clinical trial that aims to understand the complex associations among social connectedness, circadian rhythms, and suicide risk in older widow(er)s. This study is for adults 60+ years who recently lost a spouse or life partner within the previous 12 months. The RISE Study uses digital monitoring and motivational health coaching to re-entrain a routine of sleep, meals, and social activity. Visit the RISE page to learn more and how to participate.
The WELL Study is a virtual study that seeks to learn about older widow(er)’s health behaviors and mood. This study is for adults 60+ years who recently lost a spouse or life partner within the previous 12 months. Participants are randomized to one of two groups – a digital health intervention targeting sleep meals and physical activity, or an enhanced usual care group. We are interested in whether our digital health intervention reduces depressive symptoms burden. Learn More about the Well Study
The myRW Study uses a new health app called myRhythmWatch to track 24-hour patterns of sleep and activity using data collected from the Apple Watch. This study is for dementia caregivers and their care recipients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or a related dementia (ADRD). We are interested in whether dementia caregivers like using the myRhythmWatch to track their rest-activity rhythms and how this relates to their mood. Learn more about the myRW Study