STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests whether letting young children (ages 3 to 5.5) watch a short 360° virtual reality video of the clinic before their checkup can reduce their fear and crying during the exam. Half of the 100 children will use VR goggles for 3 minutes, while the other half waits as …

This study tests a stress management program called Self-Help Plus, adapted for international students at a U.S. university. About 50 students will attend a two-day workshop with videos and group talks, then complete surveys about their stress, mood, and well-being. The goal is t…

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

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

This study tests whether playing personalized music therapy based on recorded parental voices can help preterm infants in the NICU stay more stable and reduce stress for parents. Twenty preterm infants will each receive both the music therapy and quiet rest in a random order. The…

This study tests whether a 12-week mindful walking program can reduce stress and improve thinking skills in older South Asian family caregivers (age 45+) who care for someone with cognitive disabilities. Fifty participants will be split into two groups: one does mindful walking w…

This study aims to understand the health and well-being of university students and employees by tracking factors like loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. About 363 participants will fill out surveys and may take part in interviews. No treatment or medication is involv…

This study looks at how educational workshops affect stress, burnout, and resilience in about 168 community health workers and frontline workers in New York City. Participants will fill out surveys before and after the program. The goal is to understand and improve well-being, no…

This study looks at whether a Daoist practice called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can improve overall well-being, reduce stress, and lower inflammation. Researchers will compare it to a sham wall squat in 120 young adults aged 18-25 over 12 months. The goal is to understand …