STRESS

This study looks at whether two school-based programs can help 7th graders with depression, anxiety, and behavior problems. About 1440 students and their parents will answer surveys over a year. The programs focus on improving school discipline and providing family support.

This study tests a Participatory Approach to prevent work-related mental health problems by tailoring stress-reduction programs to each organization's unique needs. Over 1,000 employees from four different Dutch companies will take part. The goal is to find common patterns that m…

This study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before a…

This study tests a mobile health app designed to reduce parenting stress for caregivers of justice-involved youth aged 12-17. The app aims to help parents feel more mindful and less stressed, which may improve their teen's engagement in substance use treatment. Researchers will m…

This study tests whether eating a date bar enriched with magnesium, vitamin C, and grape seed extract every day for 4 weeks can reduce stress and cortisol levels in healthy young women. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active bar or a placebo ba…

This study looks at whether adding a special supplement to a mindfulness program can help college students feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed. About 120 students aged 18-25 with high stress levels will take part. They will be split into groups: one gets mindfulness trainin…

This study tests a single online session that teaches a simple coping skill to youth ages 9-17 who are on a waitlist for therapy. The goal is to see if this quick digital tool can help ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while they wait. About 226 youth and their par…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) wellness program can help Black women with high blood pressure reduce stress and improve heart health. Sixty Black women in South Florida will either use a five-week VR program or receive standard educational materials. Researchers …

This pilot study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress in people with COPD who are already in pulmonary rehab. About 44 participants will be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see if this mind-body approach improves emot…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress management program can lower the stress and burden felt by caregivers of patients receiving a stem cell transplant (allogeneic HCT). About 505 caregivers and patients are taking part. The program uses a smartphone app to teac…

This study tests a program called HeartMath to help jail correctional officers manage stress. About 300 officers will take part, with some starting the program right away and others later. The goal is to see if the program lowers stress and improves how they feel at work.

This study tests whether listening to specific sound frequencies for just 9 minutes a week can improve mental health. 110 adults with mild anxiety, stress, or depression will either sit in a special sound chamber or use headphones. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free app…

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app called Down Dog can help pregnant African American women feel better mentally and physically. Over 12 weeks, 50 first-time mothers will use the app at home, wear a fitness tracker, and complete surveys. The goal is to see if the app is…

This trial aimed to see if heart rate variability biofeedback training (using a smartphone app) could reduce stress and anxiety in university students as well as or better than guided meditation. The study planned to enroll second- and third-year physiotherapy students and measur…

This small study tests whether group drumming sessions can improve emotional well-being for parents of autistic children. Ten parents will take part in drumming groups and report changes in anxiety, depression, and feelings of belonging. The goal is to see if making music togethe…

This study tests whether writing about imagined future scenarios (worst-case, best-case, or neutral) can reduce social anxiety symptoms. 270 adults with elevated social anxiety will complete three online writing sessions over three weeks. Researchers will measure changes in anxie…

This study tests whether a theanine supplement can reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in adults who report moderate to high stress. 104 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for a period of time. Researchers will measure changes using stress and anxiety…

This study looks at whether using a mindfulness app on a smartphone for 8 weeks can improve mental health in Korean immigrants aged 60 and older. Participants use the app for about 10-15 minutes daily and have weekly check-ins. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and hel…

This Mayo Clinic study is testing whether a daily kava supplement can lower stress hormones and reduce burnout in 200 surgical nurses. Participants take either kava extract or a placebo for a set period, and researchers measure changes in cortisol levels and burnout scores. The g…

This study aims to help mothers of babies in intensive care cope with depression, anxiety, and stress while also addressing basic needs like food and housing. About 200 caregivers of infants up to 6 months old will receive emotional support and referrals to community resources. T…

This study tests whether a college biology course that includes daily mindfulness practice can improve students' mindfulness, well-being, and reduce their physical stress response. 89 undergraduate students will take the 10-week 'Mindful Physiology' course, which combines lecture…

This study tests whether a 4-week remote mindfulness program, delivered via Microsoft Teams, can lower stress and burnout in healthcare professionals at a Toronto hospital. 43 participants will attend weekly one-hour group sessions led by a mindfulness coach. The goal is to see i…

This study tests a device called Cereset that plays tones to mirror your brainwaves, aiming to reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. About 40 nurses from one hospital unit will use the device. The goal is to see if it improves their well-being and job performance.

This pilot study tested whether kava, a herbal supplement, could safely reduce anxiety and stress in 43 cancer survivors who had completed treatment. Participants took either kava or a placebo for 14 days, then switched after a washout period. The trial is currently suspended, an…

This study planned to test whether virtual reality-based guided mindfulness meditation could help adults with anxiety, depression, stress, or pain feel better. Researchers wanted to see if using VR meditation was practical and if it improved mood and pain scores. However, the stu…

This study tests a topical patch called PEACE that uses gentle vibrations to help people feel less stressed or anxious. 150 adults aged 18 to 85 who have stress or anxiety will wear either the active patch or a sham (fake) patch for 14 days. Researchers will measure changes using…

This study looks at whether adding 10 grams of fibre to your daily diet for two weeks can improve mental wellbeing, including anxiety, stress, sleep, and mood. Researchers will track changes in 40 healthy adults aged 18-40 using questionnaires. It's a small, early-stage trial to …

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program and yoga can lower stress, improve quality of life, and help control blood sugar in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. About 90 teens aged 13 to 18 will take part. The goal is to see if these mind-body practice…

This study looks at whether two Akashic Records sessions can improve mental health in adults who have felt stressed, anxious, or down in the past year. Participants will attend private video sessions with a therapist and complete surveys about their mood and resilience. The goal …

This study looks at whether adding three extra stress management sessions for parents can improve outcomes for families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders. About 120 families will either get the standard school readiness parenting program or that program plus th…

This study tests a 12-week program called Breathe Easier+ for people who have finished treatment for non-small cell lung cancer and their partners. The program includes guided walking, resistance training, coaching calls, and stress management delivered remotely via smartphone or…

This study tests whether sending brief, caring text messages over a year can reduce distress and suicidal thoughts in stressed or distressed U.S. veterans and service members. 521 participants receive either these caring contacts plus information about helpful resources, or just …

This study looks at how a brief stressful event affects the ability to link new information with existing knowledge. Eighty healthy adults aged 18-35 will either undergo a stressful mock job interview and math test or a calm control task. Researchers will measure stress hormone l…

This study looks at how a person's genetic makeup and brain activity influence their sensitivity to both positive and negative life events. Researchers will use genetic data from over 500,000 people and brain scans to identify who might benefit most from stress management therapy…

This study was designed to see if drinking MoonBrew every evening for 30 days helps people sleep better and feel less stressed. It was open to US-based adults without allergies to mushrooms or adaptogens. The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are…

This study looks at how stress influences long-term mood and thinking in 75 older adults with depression. Participants receive standard antidepressant treatment while researchers track their depression severity, memory, and brain activity using MRI scans. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at how stressed surgeons get during hip and knee replacement surgeries, comparing traditional methods with robot-assisted ones. Six experienced orthopedic surgeons will wear a brain-monitoring headband and heart rate monitors while they operate. The goal is to un…

This study is surveying 2500 adults from Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain to explore how diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and social habits relate to physical and mental health. Participants complete an online questionnaire about their lifestyle and well-being. The goal …

This study aimed to see if a drug called LY-2940094 could protect healthy adults from developing depression- or anxiety-like symptoms after stress. Researchers planned to give the drug to participants and then measure their brain responses to rewards and fear. However, the trial …