QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL)

This study is testing if a special exercise and education program can help people recover better after a serious lung clot (pulmonary embolism). Many patients still feel tired, short of breath, and have a poor quality of life months later, even with standard blood thinner medicat…

This study is testing an online group support program designed to help adults with spina bifida. Over 10 weekly video sessions, participants will work on improving their self-esteem, social skills, and overall psychological well-being. The goal is to see if this accessible, remot…

This study tests whether a computer model can predict which children in the hospital for cancer treatment are most likely to vomit in the next four days. If the model flags a child as high-risk, pharmacists will alert the medical team so they can start preventive anti-nausea medi…

This study is testing whether combining electroacupuncture with self-applied acupressure can help improve the day-to-day life of people with early-stage breast cancer who are going through chemotherapy. Researchers will compare the real treatments to fake versions to see if they …

This study is testing if a special 'prehabilitation' program helps women recover better from surgery for gynecologic cancers like ovarian or endometrial cancer. The program involves tailored exercise and nutritional support before surgery, combined with a proven fast-track recove…

This study is testing whether a therapy called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) can help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It will see if MSC can reduce self-harm behaviors, help people manage their emotions better, and improve their overall quality of life. The stu…

This study is testing whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It will compare two groups of kids aged 6-12: one receiving acupuncture plus Chinese herbal medicine, and another receiving only the herbal medicine. The goal is to see if adding acupuncture improves symptoms …

This study aims to help patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and their family caregivers feel better mentally and improve their quality of life during the challenging first months after leaving the hospital. Researchers will provide information on mental health a…

This study is testing whether remote nutrition coaching helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plans and feel better. Researchers are comparing two approaches: basic written materials versus ongoing monthly coaching sessions. The goal is to see if more support leads to fe…

This study aims to understand if children with a tracheostomy tube (a breathing tube in the neck) who have trouble eating or swallowing also report a lower quality of life. Researchers will observe 80 children and their parents, using questionnaires to measure quality of life and…

This study aims to understand the long-term quality of life, medical care experiences, and unmet needs of people who have survived sarcoma (a rare cancer) for five years or more. Researchers will survey 1,600 survivors in Germany and conduct in-depth interviews to gather detailed…

This study aims to understand the side effects and quality of life changes experienced by people undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer. It will follow 3000 Chinese patients for up to 5 years, collecting health data and asking them to complete regular surveys about th…

This study aims to measure the real-world impact on parents who care for a child with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers will survey 100 caregivers in Canada to understand how it affects their work, healthcare use, and overall quality of life. The goal is to gather information, not to …