QUALITY OF LIFE

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led tele-education program (phone or Zoom sessions) can help adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar levels, diabetes knowledge, medication adherence, and quality of life. About 154 participants will be randomly assigned …

This study compares a simplified paste called CTZ to the standard treatment for infected baby teeth in emergency dental settings. About 110 children will receive either the CTZ paste or standard care, and researchers will check pain relief, infection control, and tooth health ove…

This study tests whether a coordinated, culturally-aware care program can prevent sexual violence in women seeking asylum in France. 675 women will receive medical, psychological, social, and legal support, and researchers will track if this reduces their risk of rape or assault …

This study follows 100 people in the UK who are getting a TAVI procedure for severe aortic stenosis. Researchers will track how their quality of life, mental health, and thinking skills change over one year. The goal is to better understand the real-world benefits of TAVI beyond …

This study tests whether adding a smartwatch and mobile app to standard chronic pain treatment helps adults manage their pain better. 80 adults with chronic low back pain will either get standard care alone or standard care plus real-time monitoring of pain, activity, and heart r…

This study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, guided by a mobile app and smartwatch, can help people with a heart pump (LVAD) improve their walking ability and quality of life. About 78 participants who recently got an LVAD and cannot attend hospital rehab will be ran…

This study tests a structured psycho-social program (PSP) designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage mental health issues like depression and diabetes distress. The program teaches coping skills, stress management, and healthier thinking patterns. Researchers will enroll…

This study looks at whether personalized nutrition coaching can improve the mental wellbeing, muscle strength, and quality of life of family caregivers aged 65 and older. Participants will attend two one-on-one and three group nutrition sessions over ten months. Researchers will …

This study compares a goat-milk based baby formula to a standard cow-milk formula in healthy infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months. Researchers will track digestive symptoms like crying, spit-up, and stool patterns using a simple scoring tool. The goal is to see if goat-milk formula l…

This study tests a decision aid (BCT Aid) for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It aims to help them participate in choosing between breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, or mastectomy with reconstruction. 160 participants will be randomly assigned to use the aid or rece…

This pilot study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in 40 children aged 2-7 who are undergoing active cancer treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or standard care. T…

This study tests whether treating a first-time collapsed lung (pneumothorax) at home, instead of in the hospital, improves quality of life. About 386 adults aged 18 to 50 will be randomly assigned to either outpatient or standard inpatient care. Researchers will track quality of …

This study tests whether a digital mental health platform that includes open peer support can improve quality of life for adults with mild anxiety or depression. About 82 participants will use the platform for 31 days. The goal is to see if their overall well-being, stress, and m…

This study tests whether a painless light treatment called photobiomodulation (low-level laser) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in people with chronic fatigue syndrome. Forty adults aged 18-60 will receive either real or sham laser sessions three times a week for e…

This study tests whether laughter yoga can lower stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue in nurse managers, while also improving their work-life quality, decision-making, and job performance. About 80 nurse managers will either join weekly laughter yoga sessions or continue as us…

This study looks at whether gardening activities can improve the quality of life for 30 secondary school students with mild intellectual disabilities. Students will take part in gardening, and their parents will report on their well-being using a standard questionnaire. The goal …

This study looks at whether doing Pilates at home over video calls for 16 weeks can improve walking, balance, fatigue, pain, mood, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. About 50 adults with mild to moderate MS will be assigned to either the Pilates group or a wai…

This study will test if doing art activities (like painting or drawing) can help people with blood cancer feel less tired, less anxious, and improve their overall well-being. About 52 patients will take part, with half doing art sessions three times a week for two weeks and the o…

This study tests whether a daily 200 mg dose of cannabidiol (CBD) for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation, ease pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes. One hundred healthy adult athletes who train at least three times a week will participate. …

This study tests whether an AI-powered robotic dog can improve emotional well-being and quality of life in children aged 8-15 with blood cancer who are in protective isolation after a stem cell transplant. The children will interact with the robotic dog during their hospital stay…

This study looks at whether adding whole body vibration to standard physical therapy can help people with chemotherapy-induced nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) improve their balance, reduce their risk of falling, and feel better overall. About 30 adults aged 30-60 who have mi…

This study tests a new type of radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer that delivers treatment in fewer, stronger doses. The radiation machine adjusts in real time to changes in the patient's body, which may reduce side effects. Researchers will track quality of life an…

This study tests whether a digital platform called Beacon can help doctors better manage symptoms in people with advanced cancer. About 40 patients will wear smartwatches and answer questions about how they feel. The platform combines this data to give doctors a clearer picture o…

This study tests whether a 6-week gardening and nutrition program can improve quality of life, reduce stress, and increase social connection in cancer survivors. Fifteen adults who have had cancer will attend weekly group sessions at a garden, learning gardening, cooking, and min…

This study looks at whether a nurse-led program of laptop-based lessons, phone reminders, and a booklet can help people on hemodialysis better follow their diet, fluid limits, and physical activity recommendations. About 112 adults who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months …

This study tests whether a health informatics app combined with resistance exercises can improve quality of life and reduce muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have had surgery for esophageal cancer. About 90 adults who have fully recovered from surgery will use the app and fo…

This study will test whether adding robotic leg training to standard physical therapy helps stroke survivors feel better emotionally and physically. About 36 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will receive either robot-assisted walking training or treadmill training, p…

This study will test if giving parents of children with type 1 diabetes special education and motivational interviews can improve their child's diabetes self-management and quality of life. About 42 parents of children aged 8-12 will take part. The goal is to see if supporting pa…

This study looks at whether EMDR group therapy can help adults who survived the April 2025 Silivri earthquake in Turkey. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep qu…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help women with breast cancer manage common chemotherapy side effects like fatigue, nausea, and sleep problems. Researchers will compare symptom control and quality of life between a group using the app and a group receiving standard …

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based therapy program, adapted for Vietnamese Buddhist pagodas, can help reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life. Researchers will recruit 160 adults with moderate depression from eight pagodas near Hanoi. Half will receive th…

This study tests whether a 10-week symptom management handbook, plus telephone health coaching, can reduce symptom severity and improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast, GI, or melanoma cancer and their caregivers. About 200 patient-caregiver pairs will take part…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality (VR) nature scenes, including local Saudi landscapes, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for people receiving palliative care and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will use a VR h…

This study tests whether a gentle hand-application method called Jin Shin Jyutsu can help perimenopausal women feel better emotionally and physically. Sixty women aged 40-54 will practice the technique daily for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, stre…

This study looks at whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on technique, can help reduce pain, depression, and improve body awareness and quality of life in primary caregivers of people with special needs. About 30 female caregivers will either receive the therapy or be in …

This study tests whether a wearable fitness tracker and a mobile app exercise program can help teenagers with cancer feel less tired and improve their quality of life. Fifty teens aged 13-18 will either follow an 8-week guided exercise program or receive standard care. Researcher…

This study looks at whether a nurse-led health education program can improve quality of life, reduce depression, and boost daily functioning in people who have had an ischemic stroke. About 70 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the education program, the other g…

This study tests whether standing on a gently vibrating platform for 25 minutes, three times a week, can improve thinking, balance, and daily life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. About 180 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to vibration, a fake pla…

This study tests a personalized program for mothers who care for a child with autism. The program helps them manage stress, find time for meaningful activities, and build healthy habits. Researchers will measure if it improves their wellbeing and reduces caregiver burden over 6 m…

This study looks at how well people who have had a stroke can imagine movements (motor imagery) and how that relates to their neglect, arm function, daily activities, and quality of life. Researchers will evaluate 50 stroke survivors using tests and questionnaires. The goal is to…

This study aims to create a personalized nutrition program called NACHO for people undergoing or finishing cancer treatment. Researchers will work with dietitians, patients, and advisors to build and test the tool. The goal is to improve nutritional health and quality of life. Ab…

This study follows 162 people with blood cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) who are getting either a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy. Researchers will ask patients to fill out a questionnaire about their symptoms and quality of life from the day they enter the hospital unt…

This study looks at how worrying too much about health affects the daily lives of medical students at Sohag University in Egypt. About 400 students in their third and fifth years will fill out two questionnaires—one about health anxiety and one about quality of life. The goal is …

This study looks at how often women with early-stage breast cancer experience taste changes during chemotherapy. Researchers will use taste tests to measure changes in sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami perception. They will also check how these changes affect nutrition and qu…

This study follows 150 adults waiting for a kidney transplant to see how their physical and emotional health changes over time. Researchers will use a mobile app and interviews to track frailty—like loss of strength—and quality of life. The goal is to catch health declines early …

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combines mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and wearable technology. Researchers want to see if the program helps improve anxiety, depression, PTSD, sl…

This study looks at how nutrition changes in children with brain tumors during radiation therapy and how it affects their quality of life. Researchers will follow 93 children aged 5 to 18 for six months, using surveys to measure physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goa…

This study looks at whether a four-week program of back-stabilizing exercises can help healthy adults who sit a lot feel better and move better. Forty people will be split into two groups: one does the exercises, the other gets simple ergonomic tips. Researchers will measure qual…

This study aims to understand how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects the quality of life of patients in Nepal. Researchers will survey 71 adults with COPD who visit a hospital spirometry center, using questionnaires to measure their symptoms and daily limitation…

This study looks at 38 women who had gynecological tumors and developed long-term pelvic side effects (like pain or bladder issues) from radiation or chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut are different in these women compared to those without s…

This study will create and test a new questionnaire to measure quality of life in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in China. Researchers will work with 300 patients to ensure the tool is accurate and useful. The goal is to help doctors and policymakers better und…

This pilot study tests whether a daily 30-minute Tao Calligraphy mindfulness practice can improve mitochondrial DNA levels in blood cells. Fifty healthy or ill adults (excluding those with genetic diseases, cancer, or serious mental disorders) will provide blood samples and compl…

This study tests a new questionnaire (the QLQ-OV39) to see if it accurately measures quality of life in people with ovarian cancer. About 50 adults with early or advanced ovarian cancer will fill out the questionnaire and give feedback. The goal is to improve how doctors and rese…

This study looks at how people who needed a breathing machine in the ICU for more than 48 hours are doing years later. Researchers will check for physical, thinking, and emotional problems that can happen after a long ICU stay. They want to learn how common these issues are and h…

This study looks at how long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) affects women's quality of life. Researchers will compare women using LARC methods (like IUDs or implants) with those using other birth control. About 427 women aged 18 to 45 will complete a questionnaire about t…