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This completed trial in Xishui, China, tested a community-based program for 3,571 adults aged 35 and older who were at high risk for COPD and had mental health symptoms. The program included lung function tests, digital mental health support, smoking cessation help, and health ed…

This study looked at liver cancer patients whose tumors shrank completely after non-surgical treatments like chemoembolization and immunotherapy. Researchers compared those who then had surgery to remove any remaining tissue versus those who simply watched and waited. The goal wa…

This completed study tested whether a Mediterranean diet could improve metabolic syndrome markers in 30 hospitalized adults with psychiatric conditions. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet or a standard hospital diet for 8 weeks, then switched. Researchers measured …

This study compares a smartphone app (iPhone Level) to a specialized device (BROM) for measuring how much the lower back can bend forward, backward, and sideways. Researchers will enroll 120 healthy male university students aged 18–25 with normal body weight. If the app works wel…

This study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (physical discomfort with no clear medical cause) in heart clinic patients. Over 1,800 adults aged 18-80 who had no diagnosed physical illness completed the checklist a…

This study tests whether a specific type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Participants receive 22 weekly one-on-one CBT sessions that teach them to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors about their …

This study tested whether an internet-based exposure therapy program can reduce distress related to physical symptoms better than standard education about healthy lifestyle habits. 161 adults in Stockholm with significant distress from somatic symptoms participated. The treatment…

This study tested whether task-specific electrical stimulation can improve upper limb motor skills in 30 children aged 4 to 7 with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. The therapy uses mild electrical pulses to activate muscles during functional tasks. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help adults with somatic symptom disorder or medically unexplained symptoms. 46 participants used the app for 8 weeks, which taught coping skills like mindfulness and stress management. The goal was to see if symptoms improved compared…

This study tested a resilience coaching program (PRISM) for 260 teens aged 12-17 with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal was to see if coaching improves daily function, reduces distress, and lessens pain compared to usual care. Participants completed surveys and coaching sess…

This study tested whether a 4-week program using active video games (exergames) on the Nintendo Switch could help adults with mental illness feel better and stay motivated. Twelve participants were split into two groups: one played exergames, the other continued their usual routi…

This study tested new non-drug treatments to reduce nerve pain in the feet and legs of people with HIV. 161 adults with HIV-related nerve pain tried these approaches to see if they could ease pain and improve quality of life. The goal was to find better ways to manage this common…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS could help people with psychogenic paralysis (paralysis with no physical cause). 66 participants received two sessions of either real or sham rTMS over two days. The main goal was to see if paralysis…

This study tested two laser treatments—low-level and high-intensity—in 40 people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, and boosts daily function over three weeks. Both treatments are non-invasive and…

This study looked at whether 12 weeks of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition where someone is overly worried about small or imagined flaws in how they look. Sixty adults took part; half received weekly CBT sessions, …

This study tested whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) — a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups — could help nursing students feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. Over 100 students were split into two groups; one group practiced PMR three…

This pilot study tested whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can improve motor symptoms in people with functional neurological disorder (FND). Fifty-one adults with limb weakness received TMS over the motor cortex. The study…

This study tested a short, four-session therapy program for people who worry excessively about their health. Medical assistants delivered the therapy in primary care clinics. 68 adults took part, and the study measured changes in health anxiety over 12 weeks. The goal was to see …

This pilot study tested whether prolonged exposure teletherapy can help adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and PTSD. Forty-four participants received either the teletherapy or standard education about PNES. The goal was to see if the therapy reduces seizure freq…

This study tested a 4-week app-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program in 20 people with functional tremor. Participants used the app to practice reframing upsetting thoughts and were compared to a group that simply reflected on their day. The goal was to see if the CBT …

This study tested whether a therapy called EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) could help people with functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition where the brain doesn't send signals properly, causing symptoms like seizures, shaking, or weakness. Fifty ad…

This study tested a group version of a therapy program called the Unified Protocol for teens with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. Thirty-one adolescents took part in 16 weekly group sessions at a public mental health center in Spain, along with three parent sessi…

This study tested whether text message reminders to stop 'safety behaviors' (like checking mirrors or seeking reassurance) could ease appearance concerns. 401 adults with body dysmorphic disorder, social anxiety, or eating disorders were split into two groups: one received text p…

This study tested whether a 10-week recovery program, co-led by a peer with mental illness and a professional, is feasible for people with mental illness in Taiwan. Twenty participants completed the program, which focused on recovery concepts, strengths, and goal setting. Researc…

This study looked at how pregnant women's online health information seeking (cyberchondria) relates to their anxiety levels and how they perceive their own health. 166 pregnant women completed questionnaires about their internet health habits, anxiety, and health perception. The …

This study looked at how thinking skills and brain activity differ in people who self-harm compared to those who don't. Researchers interviewed 316 adults and gave them thinking tests, with some also having brain scans. The goal was to better understand self-harm to help create m…

This study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists (people with lived experience of mental illness) helped veterans leaving a psychiatric hospital connect to outpatient care and community life. Fifteen veterans took part to see if the program was f…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing and hygiene rules limit in-person therapy. About 2000 patients from clinics took part, usi…

This study tested a program for people with long-COVID that includes an online screening, a detailed in-person assessment, and digital training modules with a personal counselor. 192 participants from Bavaria took part to see if this approach is practical and helpful. The goal wa…

This completed study looked at video-EEG recordings from 50 adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Researchers aimed to identify distinct patterns in how these seizures look and behave. They classified events into three clusters based on features like movement and …

This completed study looked back at the records of 50 adults diagnosed with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) who had video-EEG monitoring. Researchers reviewed the video and brain wave data to describe the different types of seizure movements and other features. The goal …

This study looked at how often insomnia occurs in people hospitalized for psychiatric conditions. Researchers checked 427 patients at 11 hospitals in Switzerland and Germany. They also explored whether age, gender, or type of disorder made insomnia more likely.

This completed study looked at how a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS affects the way people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) process visual information. Forty adults with BDD or mild symptoms received either intermittent or continuous TMS over the parietal b…

This study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that matter to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves activity engagement, recovery, and qua…

This study looked at how certain personality traits, physical symptoms without clear cause, and social support relate to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing. Researchers compared 90 adults with TMJ disorders to healthy volunteers u…

This study tested whether real-time fMRI neurofeedback can help people with anxiety disorders better regulate their emotions. 21 participants practiced cognitive reappraisal while receiving feedback on their prefrontal cortex activity. The goal was to understand the brain mechani…

This study looked at 20 people with a first episode of motor conversion disorder, a condition where psychological stress causes physical symptoms like paralysis. Researchers used PET scans to measure brain metabolism at the start of symptoms and checked if those patterns related …

This study examined 20 adults experiencing their first episode of conversion disorder (a condition where psychological stress causes physical symptoms like paralysis or abnormal movements). Researchers measured inflammation markers in the blood and compared them with brain scans …

This study looked at over 9,000 people in China to compare how often older and younger adults experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, like pain or fatigue. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms, along with depression and anxiety. The goal w…

This completed study looked at 224 adults who already had at least one psychiatric condition to see how many also had undiagnosed ADHD. Researchers measured how often ADHD was missed and tracked quality of life in those diagnosed. The goal is to highlight the need for better dete…