Acute stress disorder

This study tests a short, 4-session therapy for burn survivors and their caregivers to prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The therapy, called Promotion of Emotional Disclosure for Burns (PoED-B), helps patients and their loved ones communicate better about the traumati…

This trial tests whether listening to white or pink noise through headphones can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7–12 during a routine IV insertion. One hundred fifty children will be randomly assigned to hear white noise, pink noise, or receive standard care. Researcher…

This study tests whether a short mindfulness exercise, followed by questions that help patients reflect on their experience, can reduce pain and anxiety after knee or hip replacement surgery. Adults who have had a joint replacement will receive a guided breathing exercise via tex…

This study tests whether a specially designed AI chatbot can lower anxiety and trauma-related distress in adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Participants will use the chatbot for 12 weeks and complete surveys about their feelings and needs. The goal is to see if this digital …

This study will test whether an open-label placebo nasal spray (a spray with no active ingredients, clearly labeled as a placebo) can reduce stress in 260 adults about to do a canyon swing. Participants will either use the spray or receive no treatment. Researchers will measure s…

This study tests a supplement called MetaCalm to see if it can help healthy adults feel less stressed quickly. About 280 people will take one of two doses and report their anxiety levels over 6 hours. The goal is to see if MetaCalm lowers stress scores and also affects hunger and…

This study tests whether listening to short, guided mindfulness audio recordings before and after surgery for a broken arm or leg can help reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for opioid painkillers. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a contro…

This study tests whether adding a device that turns body movements into sound can help people with acute stress disorder (ASD) feel more connected to themselves. Thirty adults who recently experienced a traumatic event will receive standard therapy plus this 'movement sonificatio…

This study looks at whether giving both food assistance and psychological counseling helps young adults aged 18-25 who face food insecurity and mental health issues. Participants will receive weekly food aid for a year, and half will also get twice-monthly therapy for six months.…