HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE

This study tests if special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot regions. About 3,200 people living in poor housing in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will take part. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood sugar, mood, a…

This study tests whether regular, structured conversations about health with a nurse or doctor can help people aged 67 to 84 stay healthier and live better. About 3,000 older adults in Sweden will take part, and researchers will track their quality of life, hospital visits, and h…

This study explores whether nature- and activity-based group programs can improve the mental health, self-confidence, and daily functioning of 240 children and youth with ADHD, autism, or Tourette's syndrome in Norway. Participants will take part in a 12-week outdoor program in s…

This study tests if a mobile app called EnergyPoints can help cancer survivors reduce fatigue and improve sleep by guiding them to do acupressure on themselves. About 180 people who have or had cancer and feel at least moderately tired will join from home, using the app and weari…

This study looks at whether a single dose of the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone, given during hip replacement surgery, can help people recover better and feel better up to three months later. About 224 adults aged 60 and older having a hip replacement will be randomly assig…

This study tests whether a sport stacking (cup stacking) program can improve health and quality of life for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. About 144 pairs (person with dementia and their caregiver) will take part in online group sessions and home practice …

This study is observing 500 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how their mental well-being, depression, and quality of life are connected. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their feelings and daily life. The goal is to find patterns that can help doctors offe…

This study tests whether community-led projects can improve well-being, heart health, and antibiotic use while reducing reliance on medications and doctor visits. Researchers will work with 4,000 adults in Elche, Spain, to create and evaluate local health actions over three years…

This study follows 10,000 adults aged 18 and older for life to see if simple health measurements can predict how long and how well people age. Researchers will track deaths, diseases, and disabilities to find early warning signs. No treatments or drugs are tested—just observation…

This observational study aims to see if a new, standardized physical exam can reliably find joint motion problems in healthy adults and in people hospitalized after a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA). Researchers will compare exam results between groups and check if motion issues rela…