CHRONIC DISEASE

This study tests whether a simple, standardized, and repeated message from healthcare professionals can improve how well patients with chronic diseases follow their treatment plans. About 1,200 adults with chronic conditions will receive this message during regular consultations.…

This study tests whether community members can be trained as health coaches to deliver the HealthyLifetime program, a virtual health coaching intervention designed to improve health behaviors and prevent functional decline in adults aged 30 and older with few chronic conditions. …

This study compares three approaches to help pregnant women and new mothers maintain a healthy weight. About 795 participants will receive either self-management support via mobile app or mail, community-based help from health workers, or usual care. The goal is to see which meth…

This study tests a family-oriented version of the Diabetes Prevention Program for Black families in Southwest Georgia. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will learn healthy eating and exercise habits together. The goal is to help parents lose weight and lower t…

This study tests a 6-week online program called the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) for people in Israel living with a kidney transplant or cancer. The program teaches practical skills like managing symptoms, setting health goals, and communicating with doctors. R…

This study looks at whether different exercise programs can improve blood flow in the legs of older adults with poor circulation. About 425 participants will be split into groups doing either mixed exercise, high-intensity rowing, or vibration exercise for 12 weeks. The goal is t…

This study tests a smartphone app called Orbi, which uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people with long-term physical conditions cope with depression and anxiety. 60 participants will either use the app plus usual charity support, or charity support alone, then swi…

This study tests a new internet-based program called SEE 2.0, designed to help people with chronic diseases like long-term pain, fatigue, or lung conditions manage their daily activities better. Researchers will enroll 40 adults aged 18-75 who struggle with everyday tasks. The pr…

This study looks at whether a special nursing care model helps people with long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or Parkinson's work better with their advanced practice nurse. About 420 adults will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves how pa…

This study is testing an online educational program designed to improve how nurses and patients with chronic diseases make health decisions together. About 288 nurses and adults with chronic conditions will take part. The program lasts 4 weeks, and researchers will check if it he…

This study aims to find early warning signs for major chronic diseases like stroke, heart disease, and cancer by following 4,500 healthy adults aged 30-80 in Lishui. Participants will receive regular check-ups and long-term monitoring. The goal is to improve prevention and care a…

This study tests whether adding taxes on unhealthy foods, nutrition labels, and checkout restrictions in online grocery and restaurant stores can help people buy fewer ultra-processed foods. Researchers will enroll 300 adults and track what they purchase in a simulated online sto…

This study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…

This study is building a computer model to predict chronic disease risk in adults. Researchers will collect data from 1,500 people in Taiwan using smartwatches (for heart rate and activity), hearing tests, questionnaires, and medical records. The goal is to see if combining these…

This study looks at whether a community program rooted in Native Hawaiian values can improve the well-being of young people aged 12-25 who have health issues like asthma, obesity, or mental health concerns. About 100 youth from the Wai'anae area will take part in cultural activit…

This study aims to identify vocal biomarkers—changes in your voice—that could help monitor chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and fatigue. Researchers will collect voice recordings and health data from 50,000 people aged 15 and older worldwide. The goal is to develop a…

This study looks at a program called Proactive Care, which gives personalized support to people with chronic diseases. The goal is to see if this help can reduce how often people need to go to the hospital. About 5,000 adults with high expected medical costs will be randomly chos…

This study will follow 20,000 adults in rural China for three years to understand how chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and frailty develop. Participants will provide health data and samples to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to create better diseas…

This study is observing 2,500 adults with chronic diseases who receive inpatient Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) at three German hospitals. The therapy combines approaches like hyperthermia, exercise, herbal medicine, and dietary changes. Researchers wi…

This pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…