QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL)

This study looks at whether strength training (like weightlifting) can help adults taking GLP-1 obesity drugs keep their muscle and improve mental health. Forty inactive adults with obesity will either do supervised resistance exercise twice a week for 3 months or just take the m…

This study looks at ways to improve the mental health and quality of life for people with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and their family caregivers. After leaving the hospital, both patients and caregivers often struggle with stress and lower well-being. Participants wi…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can improve symptoms of ADHD in children ages 6 to 12. Researchers will give some kids acupuncture plus herbal medicine, and others just herbs, then compare results using parent surveys and interviews. The goal is to see if adding acupunctu…

This study tests whether starting a structured exercise and education program within a month of a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) can prevent long-term problems like poor quality of life, shortness of breath, and reduced physical ability. About 160 hospitalized pat…

This study tests whether a small nerve stimulator placed on the skin near the ankle can help people who have bowel leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Half of the 84 participants will use the active device at home, while the other half will use a sham device. Researchers will ch…

This study tests whether an intensive follow-up program can improve bowel control and quality of life for people who have had rectal cancer surgery. About 140 adults who had surgery and a temporary colostomy will be split into two groups: one gets the intensive program with extra…

This study tests whether giving patients an extra injection of a long-acting anesthetic (bupivacaine with epinephrine) right after a root canal can lower pain, improve quality of life, and reduce the need for painkillers. About 150 adults with tooth pain will be randomly assigned…

This study tests whether a computer model can predict vomiting in children with cancer who are in the hospital. The model uses each child's medical information to estimate their risk of vomiting in the next 96 hours. Doctors and pharmacists will use this information to give extra…

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (needles with mild electric pulses) with self-acupressure (pressing specific points on the body) can improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. About 192 participants will be spl…

This study tests whether remote nutritional counseling helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plan and feel better. 240 adults with invasive cancer starting therapy will receive either a single consultation with written materials or a more intensive program with monthly f…

This study tests a 10-week online group program for adults with spina bifida to improve self-esteem, quality of life, and reduce anxiety and depression. Participants join weekly video sessions with 6-7 others, plus two follow-ups. The goal is to strengthen social skills and emoti…

This study tests whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and a dietary supplement called Ocoxin can improve recovery for 100 women undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancers like endometrial, ovarian, or cervical cancer. Participants will follow an enhanced recovery protocol (E…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindful self-compassion program can reduce self-harm, improve emotional control, and boost quality of life in 60 adults with borderline personality disorder. Participants learn mindfulness and self-kindness techniques. The goal is to see if this…

This study watches how different ICUs around the world help patients on breathing machines get better. It will look at what kinds of exercises and therapies are used, and how they affect recovery and quality of life. The goal is to find the best ways to help these patients recove…

This observational study looks at children under 18 who have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the windpipe). Researchers want to find out how common feeding difficulties are in these children and whether those difficulties are linked to their quality of life. The study will in…

This study looks at how caring for a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes affects caregivers' work, daily life, and well-being. About 100 Canadian caregivers will fill out online questionnaires about their productivity, healthcare use, and quality of life. No treatment i…

This study aims to learn about the quality of life, medical care experiences, and unmet needs of people who have lived with sarcoma for at least five years. Researchers will survey 1,600 survivors in Germany and interview up to 60 of them in depth. The goal is to identify what su…

This study follows 3,000 women with early-stage breast cancer to understand how local treatments like surgery and radiation affect their quality of life and cause side effects. Participants will complete surveys and undergo heart, lung, and blood tests over time. The goal is to f…