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This study looks at whether teaching healthy habits like exercise, better nutrition, and stress management can improve health in 120 adults who are overweight, inactive, or have metabolic syndrome. Participants will take part in programs and be followed for 12 months to see if th…

This study will see if an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyze speech recordings to help identify people with memory problems who need a specialist dementia evaluation. Researchers will record 440 adults over 50 doing speaking tasks and cognitive tests. The goal is to de…

This study tests a personalized support program (PTBCARE+) for pregnant individuals at high risk of delivering early. About 1,228 participants will either receive the program—which includes stress reduction tools, a website/app, and massage—or standard prenatal care. The goal is …

This study tests an online support platform for Michigan youth aged 8-18 and their parents. The program teaches coping skills for pain, stress, and mood, with extra substance use prevention for kids 12 and older. Researchers will check if the program is easy to use and helpful af…

This study looks at whether a trained peer mentor, along with text messages over 12 months, can help caregivers of people with dementia feel less lonely and more confident finding end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to improve caregiver well-be…

This study will test whether eating a date bar enriched with magnesium, vitamin C, and grape seed extract every day for 4 weeks can lower stress levels in healthy young women. Researchers will measure stress through a questionnaire and morning saliva samples. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can lower anxiety, pain, and stress. About 72 men will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost tool improves the experience.

This study will test whether using a weighted blanket can reduce nighttime leg cramps, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety and stress in pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will first go two weeks without the blanket, then two weeks using it. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a daily collagen peptide supplement called AP-Brain can improve attention, focus, and memory in adults aged 35-70 who are stressed but otherwise healthy. Participants will take either a higher or lower dose for 56 days and complete computer tasks and surv…

This study will test a 3-week mindfulness program designed to lower stress, build resilience, and improve confidence in nursing students in Somalia. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either take the program or receive no extra support. The goal is to see if a simple, lo…

This study looks at whether taking certain nutritional supplements for 28 days can help adults who have mild sleep issues sleep better, think more clearly, and feel less stressed. About 68 adults aged 25 to 60 who describe themselves as poor sleepers will take either a supplement…

This study tests whether a single 10-minute virtual reality session can help reduce stress and improve satisfaction for healthcare workers like nurses and surgeons on surgical wards. About 75 volunteers will try the VR experience and report how acceptable and comfortable it is. T…

This study tests whether a special type of acupressure, given at times linked to the body's internal clock, can help older adults in nursing homes sleep better. Eighty people aged 60 and older will receive either real or fake acupressure for four weeks. Researchers will measure s…

This study will test a program called CALM that helps Black adults with asthma learn to cope with stress. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for this group. About 50 people will take part, and the study will measure how well they accept the program and if …

This study tests whether a small, home-use electrical device placed on the ear can improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and help academic performance in health sciences students aged 18–35 with poor sleep. Sixty participants will either receive active stimulation or a placebo-li…

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can lower stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will receive either the probiotic or a placebo pill. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, sl…

This study looks at whether racism-related stress makes it harder for Black adults with insomnia to benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBTi). About 100 Black adults aged 18-65 with insomnia and depressive symptoms will use a digital CBTi program for 6 weeks. Researchers w…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a breast biopsy can lower feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. About 80 women will either wear a VR headset showing a calming scene for 15-30 minutes or receive standard care. Researchers will compare th…

This study tests if a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can lower stress in healthcare workers before they enter the operating room. About 80 volunteers will either use VR or sit in a quiet room, and their heart rate and stress levels will be measured. The goal is…

This study tests whether a 15-minute massage on the head, neck, or hands, done twice a week for four weeks, can lower chronic stress in women with sedentary office jobs. Researchers will measure stress using heart rate variability and surveys. 140 women will be randomly assigned …

This study tests whether an open-label placebo nasal spray (a spray with no active ingredients, clearly labeled as a placebo) can help reduce stress in people doing a high-stress canyon swing. About 260 adults will either use the spray before jumping or receive no treatment. Rese…

This study looks at whether listening to an audiobook before total knee replacement surgery can help lower patients' blood pressure, pulse, and anxiety. About 93 adults between 40 and 80 years old who are scheduled for planned knee surgery will take part. Researchers will measure…

This study will test a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for nursing students. The goal is to see if it helps them better manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and improves their overall well-being. About 93 students will take part, learning techniques like breath awar…

This study looks at whether doing balance exercises while also doing thinking tasks (like math or memory games) can help lower stress and improve balance in healthy university students aged 18 to 25. Seventy-two participants will be split into three groups: one doing the combined…

This study tests a mindfulness program designed to help young adult sexual assault survivors reduce alcohol misuse and tobacco use. About 120 college students will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a control group that receives online health resources. Par…

This study tests whether a gentle hand-holding method called Jin Shin Jyutsu can improve quality of life and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in women going through perimenopause. Sixty women aged 40-54 will practice the technique daily for two weeks and report how they fee…

This study tests a daily lemon balm supplement to see if it improves mood and reduces stress in healthy adults. 40 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress levels and a stress hormone called cortisol.

This study tests a single 90-minute session designed to help teens aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma (like assault or accidents) and are waiting for full therapy. The session teaches coping skills and understanding of trauma cues. About 40 youth in New Zealand will take part…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session at the bedside can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. About 42 patients will try VR and then compare their feelings to standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free tool …

This study tests whether a positioning device called Swaddy® can lower stress in premature babies weighing 1.5 kg or less who are in incubators. Each baby will be observed for three hours on two separate days—once with the Swaddy® wrap and once without. Researchers will measure s…

This study tests a gentle posture training method called Global Postural Reeducation in 30 housewives aged 25-40 with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain, lower stress, and improve sleep quality. Unlike typical treatments that only target pain, this ap…

This study tests whether listening to a 30-minute audio track with special binaural beats, adjusted in real-time based on brain activity, can reduce stress and improve thinking in 32 college music majors preparing for a concert. Participants will have brain scans and do tasks bef…

This study looks at whether teaching mindfulness skills to pregnant women who are at risk of delivering early (before 37 weeks) can help lower their stress, anxiety, and depression. About 60 mothers admitted to the hospital will take part in a 4-week mindfulness program. Research…

This study tests if a daily prebiotic fiber powder can lower stress in healthy adults with mild to severe stress. 120 people will take either the fiber blend or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure stress levels, mood, and gut health changes.

This study tests an online program to help parents of children with hearing loss feel less stressed and depressed after their child gets a cochlear implant. The program uses video calls to teach coping skills. About 64 parents will take part to see if the program is helpful and p…

This study looks at whether a short, fun activity—like drawing and gentle movement—can help university students feel less stressed and anxious during exam time. About 60 students will take part in a single 20-minute session, and some will have their brain activity measured with a…

This study tests whether shining red or near-infrared light on the body (called photobiomodulation) can help healthy adults manage stress. Forty people will undergo a stressful test while researchers measure heart rate and other body signals. The goal is to see if this light ther…

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

This study looks at whether a simple writing exercise about the future can help people with social anxiety feel better. 270 adults with high social anxiety will be asked to write about either a worst-case, best-case, or neutral future scenario. They will complete three online ses…

This study explores whether stress in children and their parents is linked to bruxism (teeth grinding) in kids aged 8-11. Researchers will compare 100 children with and without bruxism, using questionnaires to measure stress levels. No treatment is given; the goal is to better un…

This study looks at stress and PTSD in Black teenage girls (ages 14-18) who have been involved with the justice system, along with their parents or caregivers. Researchers will test a mindfulness-based program to see if it helps reduce symptoms and understand what makes it easier…

This study looks at whether cutting back on screen use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. About 240 participants will either reduce their screen time or continue as usual. Researchers will track changes using surveys…

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational material…

This study looks at whether watching a nature-based virtual reality video while listening to special sound waves (binaural beats) can help people relax. Healthy adults will try both the VR experience and a control session, while their heart rate and stress levels are measured. Th…

This study looks at how a short session of moderate cycling or a breathing technique called cyclic sighing affects stress, thinking, and body responses in 30 healthy young adults. Participants will try both activities on separate days, with a week in between. The goal is to under…

This pilot study tests a new 3-5 minute communication tool called PEACE. It aims to reduce anxiety, depression, and trauma in 74 adults in Nigeria, while also improving public attitudes toward reintegrating former Boko Haram members. The study will check if the approach is accept…

This study looks at how exercise changes the way the brain reacts to stress and food in overweight veterans. Researchers will use brain scans and hormone tests to understand these effects. The goal is to learn more about stress-related eating, not to test a new treatment.

This study looks at how stressed nursing students get when they have to perform an IV catheterization during a practical exam (OSCE). About 52 students will wear smartwatches and fill out questionnaires to measure their stress, and their skills will be checked against a list. The…