STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help people on dialysis feel less anxious and cope better with stress. About 60 adults will use personalized relaxation techniques guided by AI during their dialysis sessions. Researchers will measure changes in…

This pilot study tests a 12-week mindful walking program for older South Asian family caregivers (age 45+) who feel stressed and care for someone with cognitive disabilities. Fifty participants will be split into two groups: one does mindful walking with a Fitbit and motivational…

This study looks at whether playing music made from a parent's voice can help preterm babies in the NICU stay more stable and reduce stress for parents. About 20 preterm infants will each experience both the music therapy and quiet rest, with their heart rate and oxygen levels me…

This study tests whether letting children aged 3 to 5.5 watch a short 360-degree video of the clinic through VR goggles before their exam can reduce their fear and distress. Half of the 100 children will use the VR, while the other half will wait as usual. Researchers will measur…

This study tests whether a breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sahaj Meditation) can reduce burnout and improve well-being in doctors, nurses, and other clinicians. About 180 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Th…

This pilot study tests a digitized version of Self-Help Plus, a stress management program from the World Health Organization, for international students at a U.S. university. About 50 students will attend a two-day workshop with videos and group discussions, then complete surveys…

This study tests whether a traditional Daoist standing meditation called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can reduce stress, inflammation, and improve overall well-being. 120 young adults aged 18-25 with moderate stress will be randomly assigned to either practice Zhanzhuang or …

This study is a health check for students at Constructor University Bremen and employees at HAW-Hamburg. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects wellbeing and find ways to suppor…

This study looks at how educational workshops can reduce stress and burnout and improve resilience in community health workers and frontline workers in New York City. About 168 participants will take surveys before and after the program. The goal is to learn what works best to su…