MENTAL HEALTH

This study tests a program called MISSION-CJ that helps people leaving jail who have both mental health and substance use disorders. The program connects them with peer support and community services to stay in treatment and avoid relapse. Researchers will track how well particip…

This trial tests whether a 'link work' intervention can help people with severe mental health difficulties attend routine dental appointments. 480 participants will be assigned to either the link worker support plus usual care, or usual care alone. The study measures whether they…

This study tests a new media-based program called CONSCIOUS to help men in Nigeria recognize symptoms of mental health issues like anxiety and suicide risk, and encourage them to seek support. The program uses videos or other media to reduce stigma and improve help-seeking. 74 me…

This study tests a risk calculator and online parenting program for toddlers at risk of mental health challenges. Caregivers of 432 toddlers will use the Family Check-Up® Online program, which offers tools and coaching to support emotional and behavioral development. The goal is …

This study tests a 12-week group program called Mama Empoderada for Spanish-speaking mothers of young children. The program teaches parenting skills, self-care, and how to build support networks. Researchers hope it will reduce depression, anxiety, and stress while improving moth…

This study tests whether the WhatsOK helpline can help teens aged 14-17 who are worried about their sexual thoughts or behaviors. Participants will be randomly assigned to use the helpline or not, and researchers will track whether they seek other support and whether they engage …

This study will test whether a coordinated care model, including a care coordinator and a health mediator, can prevent sexual violence among 675 female asylum seekers in France. Participants will be randomly assigned to either this coordinated care or usual care. The main goal is…

This study tests a 24-week school program to prevent myopia, obesity, and mental health problems in children aged 8-11. The program includes animated videos, family activities, and health lessons. Researchers will compare these kids to those receiving standard health education, t…

This study tests whether adding 3D reconstruction and virtual reality to standard body image counselling helps patients feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery. 80 adults on the waiting list for bariatric surgery will be split into two groups: one gets traditional …

This pilot study tests an 8-week group program designed to improve life balance for parents of preschool children. The program includes group sessions, personal goal setting, and phone check-ins. Researchers will measure changes in life balance, parenting stress, and mental healt…

This study tests a therapy called Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT) for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The goal is to see if it can lower stress, depression, and the risk of elder mistreatment. About 50 caregivers who provide at least 8 hours o…

This study tests three types of support—individual counseling, group stress and budget workshops, or a mix—for health students aged 18-30 who face financial hardship. About 110 students from the University of Rouen will try these programs, and researchers will track changes in an…

This study tests a program called Natural Psychotherapy to see if it can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in 3,000 Chinese students aged 7 to 18. Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group, and their progress will be tracked for 6 months. The g…

This study looks at whether learning emotional intelligence skills can help married people in Dhaka feel happier in their relationships and improve their mental health. About 120 married adults aged 20-40 will take part. Some will get special training on understanding and managin…

This study tests whether using a personalized medicine clinic to tailor antidepressant doses can improve depressive symptoms. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with depression and track changes using a standard depression survey. The goal is to see if customizing medication base…

This pilot study tests a 12-week mindful eating program called "Eat for Life" in 88 female nutrition students. The goal is to see if it reduces disordered eating, improves body appreciation, and boosts mental health compared to standard nutrition advice. Participants will complet…

This study tests a telephone program where older adults in rural areas share life memories three times a week. Researchers want to see if it reduces loneliness and improves mental well-being, social support, and life satisfaction for both older adults and their informal caregiver…

This pilot study tests a 4-week program based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for women who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death within the past year. The program includes six sessions plus a booster, combining in-person and video meetings. Rese…

This study tests a single 90-minute therapy session for teens aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and are waiting for longer treatment. The session teaches coping skills and understanding of trauma cues. About 40 teens in New Zealand will take part to see if this approach is p…

This study tests a program called Enlace Familiar, designed to help Latino teenagers ages 14-18 talk about their mental health with parents or trusted adults. The program involves two sessions with a community health worker and a list of mental health resources. Researchers want …

This study tests a program called MENU that gives caregivers of young children (ages 2-5) practical tools while they wait for an autism evaluation. The program is tailored to each family's needs and includes strategies to improve caregiver mental health, child communication, and …

This small pilot study will test whether an 8-week group mindfulness program can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia in parents caring for children with autism or ADHD. Thirty Chinese caregivers will attend weekly sessions and complete surveys before and after the pr…

This study tests whether equine-assisted therapy (working with horses) can improve mental health and reduce cravings in people recovering from addiction. Twenty-two adults who have completed detox will be randomly assigned to either receive 22 sessions of equine therapy over 24 w…

This study tests whether a four-week virtual yoga program can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in people going through IVF. About 80 participants will either take weekly yoga classes or continue with their usual care. Researchers will track changes in moo…

This study tests whether a community-based programme can improve well-being and reduce loneliness in adults aged 55 and older who have mild depression symptoms. 300 participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week programme of well-being sessions and follow-up support, …

This study tests a program called Peer Support for Whole Health, where trained Veterans (peer specialists) help other Veterans improve their relationships, work, and daily life. The program focuses on values and self-care. Researchers want to see if it boosts well-being and menta…

This small study will test whether a type of therapy called Compassion Focused Therapy, combined with Loving Kindness Meditation, can help children aged 12-17 with epilepsy who feel anxious, stressed, or ashamed about their condition. Participants will attend three online therapy…

This study tests whether a generative AI chatbot can help new mothers learn about pelvic floor health and reduce feelings of loneliness after childbirth. Researchers will compare standard postpartum care with or without access to the chatbot over 4 weeks. The trial involves 130 f…

This study tracks 100 people in the UK who are getting a TAVI procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve. Researchers will measure how the procedure affects their quality of life, mental health, and thinking skills over one year. The goal is to understand the real-world benefits…

This natural history study will explore how life experiences and environmental factors affect heart health and metabolism among 50 Bhutanese adults living in the US. Participants will complete a survey and discuss their views on providing biological samples. The goal is to identi…

This study follows 100 new nurses over time, using non-invasive sleep monitors and questionnaires to track sleep quality, stress, and burnout. Researchers will use AI to see if sleep data can predict which nurses are at risk of burnout or leaving their jobs. No treatments are giv…

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…

This study will follow 1,000 nurses in Gansu, China, to understand their health, work stress, and job conditions. Participants fill out questionnaires every two years. The goal is to gather data that can help improve nurse well-being and shape future health policies.

This study looks at adults in Dorset who visit urgent or emergency care five or more times a year. Researchers will interview patients, carers, and healthcare workers, and analyze data to understand their needs. The goal is to work with the community to design a prevention model …

This study follows 75 volunteer first responders who are alerted via a smartphone app to help in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Researchers want to understand how these stressful events affect the volunteers' mental health and whether a structured follow-up conversation can hel…

This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) training program can help nurses cope with work stress and prevent burnout. About 232 nurses from European hospitals will be randomly assigned to either the VR training or a waitlist group. The training uses a headset for eight sessions …

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…

This study tests a training program called a Learning Collaborative for bilingual school-based mental health providers. The goal is to see if this training helps them deliver a program called STRONG, which supports newcomer middle school students dealing with stress, anxiety, and…

This study will test whether reducing recreational screen use to 1 hour per day for 4 weeks can improve mental well-being, sleep, and social interaction in 240 young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut their screen time or continue as usual, and researchers will tr…

This study tests a mobile health program called SAMU to help adults in Uganda who have HIV, high blood pressure, and mental health issues like depression or anxiety. About 1,500 participants will use their phones for mental health screening and get connected to care. The goal is …

This observational study aims to understand how nutrition knowledge and eating habits relate to mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) among Indonesian live-in domestic migrant workers in Taiwan. About 277 participants aged 20 and older will fill out surveys on nutrition and…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…

This trial in a Tanzanian refugee camp will test two programs for caregivers: a stress management course (Self Help Plus) and a parenting class (ICC-P). Researchers want to see if these programs improve children's emotional and behavioral health. About 324 families with children …

This study looks at whether a short educational program can help teenagers in Assiut, Egypt, learn more about mental health, feel less stigma, and be more willing to seek help. About 150 students aged 13-18 will take part. The program includes three weekly sessions covering menta…

Healthspan Connect is a new research programme aiming to understand what helps people stay healthy as they age. It will recruit 100,000 participants aged 12 and older across the UK, using digital tools and home-based sample collection. The study will explore how lifestyle, enviro…

This study explores whether social prescribing—connecting young people to community activities like sports, arts, or volunteering—can improve mental health when added to therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Researchers will recruit 120 young people aged…