QUALITY OF LIFE

This study tests whether providing special education and motivational coaching to parents can help their children with type 1 diabetes manage the condition better. Researchers will work with 42 families in Istanbul, offering parents structured sessions to build skills and confide…

This study tests if people with a first-time collapsed lung can safely go home with a chest tube instead of staying in the hospital. It will compare the quality of life, recovery, and costs for about 386 patients who are either sent home or receive usual hospital care. The main g…

This large study aims to find the safest and most effective level of oxygen to give patients during major surgery. It will test if a higher oxygen level reduces wound infections and other serious complications, helping patients recover faster and spend more days at home. The tria…

This study is testing whether daily cookies made with Golden Rice and red betel leaf can help lower high blood sugar and improve quality of life in adults living with HIV. Researchers will compare these special cookies to regular cookies over 28 days. The goal is to find a safe, …

This study is testing a shorter, more precise form of radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer. It aims to control the cancer while closely monitoring patients' quality of life and side effects. The treatment uses advanced technology that adjusts the radiation plan daily…

This study aims to see if a new, coordinated care program can help prevent sexual violence against women who have recently arrived in France seeking asylum. It will compare this special program, which provides medical, psychological, and social support, to the usual care these wo…

This study is testing whether a type of therapy called EMDR can help adults who experienced trauma from an earthquake in Turkey. 40 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the therapy right away or be placed on a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in symp…

This study is testing whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on treatment, can help reduce pain, depression, and improve quality of life for primary caregivers of individuals with special needs. Thirty female caregivers will be assigned to either receive the therapy session…

This study aims to see if using a health information app for managing symptoms, combined with a strength training program, can help people feel better and prevent muscle loss after surgery for esophageal cancer. It will involve 90 adults who have had this surgery. Researchers wil…

This study is testing whether a guided exercise program delivered through a smartphone app and monitored with a wearable tracker can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for teenagers (ages 13-18) who are receiving cancer treatment. Fifty participants will be randomly …

This study is testing whether a 4-week program of specific back and core exercises can improve movement control, balance, and overall quality of life for healthy adults who sit a lot and don't exercise regularly. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either do the super…

This study aims to see if practicing mindfulness breathing exercises can improve the physical health and quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, and life satisfaction in 10 participant…

This study is testing whether a specific hand pressure technique, guided by a stress and coping model, can improve quality of life and mental well-being in women going through perimenopause. Sixty women aged 40-54 will learn and practice the hand application daily for two weeks. …

This study is testing whether a program of laughter yoga can help nurse managers feel less stressed and burnt out, and perform better at work. Researchers will enroll 80 nurse managers and have half participate in weekly laughter yoga sessions while the other half does not. The t…

This study is testing if adding robot-assisted walking therapy to standard physical rehab helps people recover better after a stroke. It will compare two groups: one gets standard therapy plus robot training, and the other gets standard therapy plus treadmill training. The main g…

This study is testing whether a special mobile phone app can help women better manage the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer. The app will let patients track symptoms like fatigue and nausea, get self-care tips, and connect with nurses. Researchers will compare the ex…

This study is testing a new digital tool designed to help women recently diagnosed with breast cancer make more informed decisions about their surgery. It compares the tool to standard doctor consultations to see if it helps patients feel less conflicted and regretful about their…

This study is testing whether a digital mental health app with a peer support community can help improve people's quality of life. Researchers will enroll 82 adults who are not currently in therapy or on medication for a mental health condition. Participants will be randomly assi…

This study aims to find the best steroid dose for recovery after hip replacement surgery. Researchers will compare a standard 5mg dose with a higher 25mg dose of dexamethasone given during surgery. They will measure how patients feel and function for three months after their oper…

This study is testing whether a gentle, whole-body vibration therapy can help improve memory, balance, and quality of life for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will stand on a platform that vibrates slightly three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers wi…

This study tests whether adding telephone health coaching to a symptom management handbook helps reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. Researchers will enroll 200 survivor-caregiver pairs to compare the handbook al…

This study is testing whether a mindfulness-based therapy program can help reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life when delivered in Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam. The program is adapted for local culture and delivered by trained non-specialists to improve access to …

This study will test if a special health education program led by nurses can help people feel better and function better after an ischemic stroke. It will involve 70 participants who recently had a stroke, with half receiving the education program and half receiving usual care. R…

This study aims to see if adding digital tools to standard pain management helps people feel better. 80 adults with chronic low back pain will be randomly assigned to either receive standard care or standard care plus a smartwatch and mobile app for tracking. The goal is to find …

This study will compare two types of infant formula—one made from goat's milk and one from cow's milk—to see if one causes fewer stomach problems, infections, or sleep issues in healthy babies. Researchers will enroll 144 infants who are already on cow's milk formula but show mil…

This study aims to understand how a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure (TAVI) affects patients' daily life and mental well-being over time. Researchers will follow 100 UK patients for 3 months after their procedure, using questionnaires to track changes in physi…

This study is testing a personalized lifestyle program designed to help mothers who are the main caregivers for children with autism. The program involves eight sessions over a month, focusing on stress management, daily routines, and overall wellbeing. Researchers want to see if…

This study aims to test and improve a questionnaire designed to measure quality of life for ovarian cancer patients. Researchers will ask 50 patients with ovarian cancer to complete the questionnaire and provide feedback through interviews. The goal is to create a better tool for…

This study aims to understand the connection between gut bacteria and severe pelvic pain that can occur after radiation or chemotherapy for gynecological cancers. Researchers will observe 38 women to see if a treatment called rectal ozone therapy, which has helped many patients f…

This observational study aims to understand how immunotherapy affects physical fitness and quality of life in adults with advanced solid cancers. Researchers will measure fitness and quality of life before and during standard immunotherapy treatment to see if a patient's fitness …

This pilot study aims to see if a specific mindfulness practice involving Tao calligraphy art can change the level of mitochondrial DNA in a person's white blood cells. Researchers will enroll 50 adults to practice the mindfulness routine daily for a year, tracking changes in the…

This study aims to create a digital nutrition program to help cancer patients improve their diet and quality of life during and after treatment. Researchers will work with about 130 people, including patients, dietitians, and family advisors, to design and test the tool. The goal…

This study aims to understand how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects patients' quality of life in Nepal. Researchers will survey about 71 patients at a hospital in Kathmandu using standard questionnaires. The goal is to identify factors that make living with COP…

This study aims to understand the connection between a person's ability to mentally picture movements (motor imagery) and their physical recovery after a stroke. Researchers will evaluate 50 people who have had a stroke to see if this mental skill is linked to their arm function,…

This study aims to understand how often and to what extent chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer changes a person's sense of taste. Researchers will follow 40 women receiving chemotherapy, using taste tests to measure changes in flavor perception. The study will also look at…

This study aims to understand how a child's nutrition affects their quality of life while they receive radiation treatment for a brain tumor. Researchers will observe 93 children, aged 5 to 18, to see if better nutrition leads to fewer side effects and a better daily experience. …

This study is looking back at data from a 12-week wellness program designed for veterans and first responders. Researchers will analyze information from about 80 past participants to see if the program helped with anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep, and overall quality of life. The…

This study aims to gather real-world information on how prescribed cannabis-based products work for people in Brazil. Researchers will follow 384 patients for six months to see if these treatments improve quality of life and help with conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and de…

This study aims to understand and compare how patients feel during two advanced cancer treatments: stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapy. Researchers will follow 162 patients with blood cancers through their hospital stays, asking them to report their symptoms and quality of li…

This study aims to understand the long-term health problems that can develop after a serious stay in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Researchers will interview about 90 former ICU patients who needed a breathing machine for over two days. The goal is to learn how common these lasti…