LYPS vs CoMPoSER

LYPS is an Adolescent Trials Network (ATN) research study app designed to promote healthy living among young people in the United States. LYPS is an adaptation of the app, HMP, which covers a range of health and lifestyle topics to support users’ diverse backgrounds and varying needs over time. HMP was created by Lisa Hightow-Weidman, MD, MPH, a public health scientist. The principal investigators for this study are Dr. Kate Muessig at the Institute on Digital Health and Innovation at Florida State University’s College of Nursing, Dr. Keith J. Horvath at San Diego State University and Audrey Pettifor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This mobile app is intended for informational, educational and research purposes only. No content in this app is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. While we do have board certified health care providers on our team, we are not YOUR health care provider. Participation in this app does not establish any kind of patient-client relationship. Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the content presented in the app is not a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or another qualified health care provider in your area with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never delay in seeking medical treatment because of something you read on this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately dial 911.

CoMPoSER is a research study app for music playback that has been designed specifically for older adults. It uses a simplified interface to allow older adults with dementia to listen to their favorite playlists in an easy-to-use format. Older adults can adjust the settings, skip or play only certain songs.