SELF-EFFICACY

This study tests a mobile app called TansiyoRitim for people with high blood pressure. The app provides educational videos, texts, and reminders to help users control their blood pressure, take their medication as prescribed, and feel more confident in managing their condition. R…

This study tests a training program for first-time moms, given during pregnancy, to teach healthy infant sleep habits. 48 pregnant women will either get the training or standard care. Researchers will check if the program helps babies sleep better and makes parents feel more conf…

This study tests a nurse-led home service that supports parents in managing symptoms of children who need breathing assistance at home. About 80 parents will receive home visits, guidance, and check-ins from a nurse over three months. The goal is to see if this boosts parents' co…

This study looks at whether a special training method called Pecha Kucha can help people with COPD who use a breathing machine at home. The training aims to increase patients' confidence in managing their symptoms, reduce how much symptoms bother them, and make daily activities e…

This study tests if a magnesium drip given after a C-section can lower pain and help new mothers recover faster. About 150 women having planned or non-urgent C-sections will be randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a saltwater placebo. Neither the patient nor the care …

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study tests whether a voice-based program called Talk Parenting, delivered through an Amazon Echo Dot, can help parents of children ages 3-5 improve challenging bedtime and morning routines. About 184 families will either use the program right away or wait 6 weeks. Researche…

This study looks at whether a gamified healthy lifestyle training program can help women going through fertility treatments (like IVF) adopt healthier habits and feel more in control. About 105 women will be split into three groups: one gets the game-like program plus a booklet, …

This study tests whether mothers singing lullabies while bathing their newborns can strengthen bonding, reduce postpartum depression symptoms, and boost parenting confidence. About 98 healthy mothers and their full-term babies will take part. Half will bathe their baby three time…

This study tests whether a three-week online mindfulness program can lower stress, boost resilience, and improve academic confidence in nursing students in Somalia. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a no-intervention control group. The pr…

This study tests whether a specific yoga program, called Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni, can improve psychological well-being and learning readiness in medical students. Eighty third-year students will either take part in the yoga program or continue their usual activities. The study…

This study tests a simple tool—short information cards on a mobile phone—to help pregnant people feel more confident when deciding about prenatal genetic screening. About 1,400 participants will use the cards before their first doctor visit, or receive usual care. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether nursing students learn blood pressure monitoring better by practicing on a live actor (standardized patient) or a static manikin. Researchers will measure mental effort, skill accuracy, and student confidence. The goal is to find the best way to train nur…

This study tests whether telling women how long they've been pushing during the second stage of labor can shorten that stage and improve their experience. 240 women will be randomly assigned to either receive regular time updates with a visible timer or standard care. The goal is…

This study will test a three-session education program for adults aged 65 and older at primary care centers. The program aims to improve their confidence, healthy habits, and ability to understand health information. One group will receive the program, and the other will get usua…

This pilot study tests a program to help low-income Hispanic/Latino adults in San Diego improve their diet and food security. Participants will take part in nutrition education and food access activities, and complete questionnaires before and after the program. The goal is to se…

This study looks at how self-compassion and self-belief relate to pain, body awareness, and healthy behaviors in people 65 and older. Researchers will ask 150 older adults to fill out online questionnaires. The goal is to understand these connections better, not to test a treatme…

This study will test whether a realistic, high-tech simulation (using an actor and a medical training room) helps medical and nursing students learn arterial blood gas testing better than a low-tech paper-based discussion. Thirty-six early-career students will be randomly assigne…