HEALTH PROMOTION

This study tests a program called THRIVE, where a trained peer (someone with lived experience) meets with patients in the hospital and sends weekly texts for 12 weeks after discharge. The goal is to see if this support helps reduce non-fatal overdoses and skin infections compared…

This study is testing a digital platform called DELPHI that uses a wearable fitness tracker and smartphone app to give personalized lifestyle tips on exercise, sleep, diet, and stress. Researchers will enroll 200 healthy adults in southern Italy and randomly assign them to use ei…

This study looks at whether a 16-week program combining mindfulness meditation and Nordic walking pole exercise can improve physical function, mood, and sleep in adults aged 55 and older. About 1,500 participants will take part in the program and be assessed at several points. Th…

This study tests whether a 12-week program combining modern dance with mindfulness practices can improve psychological wellbeing, reduce stress, and increase happiness in recreational adult dancers. About 160 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a waitlist. Th…

This study tests an online platform designed to help teenagers from low-income backgrounds eat healthier, be more active, and sit less. About 1000 students aged 11-16 from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part. Half will use the platform right away, while the other half…

This study looks at whether putting fruit stands in schools helps students eat more fruit, and if adding a health-awareness campaign makes a bigger difference. About 300 Swedish students aged 7 to 19 will use a phone app to take pictures of their meals and snacks. The goal is to …

This study, called YoPA, is testing whether getting teenagers directly involved in designing changes to their neighborhoods can help them be more active, sleep better, and spend less time on screens. Researchers in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa will work wit…

This study interviews 10 migrant and socially vulnerable people who visit the Doctors of the World center in Nice. The goal is to learn about their health needs and what might help them take part in group health activities. Researchers hope to find ways to overcome barriers like …