STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests two programs—mindfulness training and a heart-healthy diet plan—to help Black women caregivers lower their blood pressure and stress. About 90 participants will join weekly group sessions online for 8 weeks, with follow-up calls. The goal is to see if these appro…

This study tests whether a self-help handbook called the 5-Step Method can help family members cope with the stress of a relative's drug or alcohol misuse. 24 adults in the US will be split into two groups: one gets the handbook, the other does not. The goal is to see if the prog…

This study tests a free app called LightBEAM that offers videos, forums, and exercises to help parents manage stress, anxiety, and depression. About 300 Canadian parents of children aged 18 months to 9 years will use the app for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the app improves pa…

This study tests whether an adaptive music program can improve stress, loneliness, emotional control, and thinking speed in healthy older adults. About 75 participants will be split into three groups: adaptive music, traditional music, or a waitlist. The program lasts 4 weeks wit…

This pilot study is testing a tele-wellness app for family child care providers and parents in Baltimore City. The app offers self-care tips, parenting support, and learning games for children. Researchers want to see if it reduces stress and improves support for those caring for…

This study tests whether a short simulation training session helps nursing students learn how to manage a complication (extravasation) in an adolescent leukemia patient. 18 third-year nursing students will take part in a 46-minute session that includes a scenario and group discus…

This study tests a short, high-fidelity simulation training for third-year nursing students that mimics a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) scenario. The training includes communication with a new mother, a newborn emergency, and support for breastfeeding. Researchers measure s…

This study follows 300 Hispanic and Latino caregivers of relatives with memory problems or dementia. Participants complete daily surveys for three weeks at a time, plus follow-ups at six and twelve months, to track how their mood and stress change day-to-day. The goal is to ident…

This study looks at how stress affects the brain and body in 70 teenagers (ages 11-17) with chronic widespread pain. Participants will have an MRI scan while experiencing mild heat pain, and provide saliva samples to measure stress hormones. The goal is to understand the link bet…

This study tests whether a culturally tailored mobile health program can improve mental health and pregnancy outcomes in Black pregnant women. Half of the 150 participants will receive the program, which builds communication and self-advocacy skills and provides support. The goal…

This study was designed to track stress in real time by measuring things like heart rate, sweat, and temperature, along with how people feel. It planned to include both healthy volunteers and people with psychiatric disorders to find better ways to diagnose stress-related problem…