HEALTH PROMOTION

This study tests a program called THRIVE, where trained peer support specialists help people with opioid use disorder after they leave the hospital. Participants get one in-person session and weekly texts for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this support lowers the chance of a non…

This study looks at whether a 16-week program combining mindfulness meditation and Nordic walking-pole exercise can help older adults feel better physically and mentally. About 1,500 people aged 55 and older will take part. Researchers will measure changes in strength, mood, slee…

This study tests whether a 12-week program combining modern dance with mindfulness practices can improve psychological wellbeing, reduce stress, and enhance body awareness in healthy adults. About 160 recreational dancers will be randomly assigned to either the dance-mindfulness …

This study talks to 10 migrants and socially vulnerable people who visit the Doctors of the World center in Nice. Researchers want to learn about their health needs and what makes it hard or easy to join group health programs. The goal is to find better ways to involve these comm…

This study looks at two ways to get students to eat more fruit: putting fruit stands in schools, or adding a health awareness campaign on top. About 300 Swedish students aged 7-19 will use an app to take pictures of their meals. The goal is to see which method works better and re…

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 from six schools in Central Catalonia will take part. The program includes tools for teens, parents, and teachers, and the s…

This study looks at whether teenagers living in disadvantaged urban areas can work with researchers and local leaders to create changes that make it easier to be active, sleep well, and spend less time on screens. About 1,000 teens from Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and Sout…