STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture to standard numbing medicine can reduce pain and stress during wisdom tooth surgery. Sixty adults aged 25-35 will be randomly assigned to receive real electroacupuncture, sham acupuncture, or no extra treatment. Researchers will …

This study looks at whether laughter yoga can lower stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue in nurse managers, while also improving their decision-making and job performance. About 80 nurse managers will either join weekly laughter yoga sessions or continue as usual. They will fi…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) feel less stressed and in less pain after moving to a regular hospital room. 150 participants will either get standard care or extra VR sessions designed to rela…

This study looks at whether a simple breathing exercise called box breathing can help older adults (65+) recover from knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces stress, pain, anxiety, and improves overall recovery. Thirty-two participants will either practice box …

This study looks at whether a 12-week online facial yoga program can help menopausal women aged 45-65 feel less stressed, think more clearly, and lower their cortisol levels. One hundred women will be split into two groups: one does facial yoga twice a week, the other continues u…

This study looks at whether a program combining yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can lower stress, anxiety, and depression in university students. About 60 students will attend weekly sessions for a semester and fill out questionnaires to measure changes. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether listening to positive self-affirmation audio recordings can reduce pain, depression, anxiety, and stress in women who have had a mastectomy. Forty-two participants will be split into two groups, with one group listening to the affirmations daily. The goal…

This study tests three simple, low-cost approaches to reduce stress and encourage healthy habits in 45 adults from Yomitan Village, Okinawa. Participants will either receive health leaflets, wear functional clothing, or follow a moderate exercise manual for eight weeks. The goal …

This study will check stress, sleep quality, and bad breath in 110 adults who are getting ready for weight-loss surgery. Participants will fill out questionnaires and use a small device to measure breath. The goal is to learn more about these issues so doctors can offer better su…

This study looks at how university students in double major programs balance their daily activities, manage their time, and feel stressed. About 150 students will fill out online surveys about their habits and stress levels. The goal is to understand the connections between these…