WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests a program called Parenting for Lifelong Health for Parents and Teens, designed to prevent emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents aged 10-14. About 1,280 families in Moldova and North Macedonia will take part. The program helps parents improve communicat…

This study tests whether support groups held in the Metaverse can help gender diverse people (transgender, nonbinary, or questioning) build resilience and self-compassion. 123 participants will be randomly assigned to the virtual group, a standard support group, or a waitlist. Th…

This study explores whether writing Chinese poems can improve the mental wellbeing and happiness of adult volunteers who serve people recovering from mental illness. Thirty participants will attend two 3-hour poem-writing sessions led by experienced teachers. Researchers will mea…

This study tests a mobile app called Family Room, designed to help family caregivers of ICU patients feel more engaged, satisfied, and less stressed. The app provides education, emotional support, and guidance on comfort care activities at the bedside. Researchers will compare ap…

This study tests a 4-month coaching program for pregnant or recently postpartum doctors-in-training. Half the participants get one-on-one and group coaching sessions; the other half do not. Researchers will measure burnout, well-being, and confidence through surveys at the start,…

This study tests a 12-session training program that uses heart rate feedback to help security personnel manage stress and prevent burnout. About 50 Portuguese National Guard members will learn breathing techniques to improve their body's stress response. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) suppositories can reduce pain during sex and improve well-being. Fifty adults who experience sexual pain will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of CBD or no treatment for one month. Researchers will measure changes in se…

This study tests whether 12 sessions of Latin dance can improve wellbeing in people who have had a lung transplant. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, depression, fear of movement, balance, and breathing. The study aims to enroll 52 participants who are already out of t…

This study tests whether personalizing the Healthy Minds Program app can improve well-being in people with mild depression. About 1500 participants will use the app for 4 weeks, with some getting personalized features like tailored module order or supportive text messages. The go…

This study is testing a group program called Groups 4 Health (G4H) to see if it can reduce loneliness and boost well-being in university students. About 148 students will take part in five 90-minute sessions focused on building social connections. Researchers will also collect sa…

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 tests a training program for entire HIV clinics to reduce stigma and improve well-being for both patients and staff. About 1,000 people from 5 clinics in the US South will take part. The training includes interactive sessions for all staff and aims to change clinic pol…

This study looks at whether a new program that adds more physical activity and active play into Danish kindergartens is practical and well-liked by staff. Researchers will work with teachers and leaders to design and test the program over 10 weeks. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study tests whether a choice-driven, interactive storytelling web app can help Latinas with anxiety or depression start mental health treatment. Seven hundred participants in Los Angeles and Orange County will either use the story-based app or a control webpage with standard…

This study follows 65 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to see how three weeks of CPAP therapy changes their thinking skills, blood markers of brain health, and emotional well-being. Participants complete memory and attention tests, give blood samples, and fill out questionnair…