Somatoform disorder

This study compares a smartphone app (iPhone Level) to a specialized device (BROM) for measuring how much the lower back can bend forward, backward, and sideways. Researchers will enroll 120 healthy male university students aged 18–25 with normal body weight. If the app works wel…

This study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (physical discomfort with no clear medical cause) in heart clinic patients. Over 1,800 adults aged 18-80 who had no diagnosed physical illness completed the checklist a…

This trial tests whether a wearable suit called EXOPULSE Mollii, which sends gentle electrical pulses to muscles, can help children with cerebral palsy. The study focuses on kids aged 5 to 12 who have spasticity and some walking ability. Researchers will measure changes in balanc…

This trial compares two versions of an internet-based emotional awareness and expression therapy (I-EAET) for people with functional somatic disorder—a condition where physical symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue have no clear medical cause. One group gets weekly written feedba…

This trial compares two types of first interviews for people with functional somatic disorders — conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia where physical symptoms have no clear medical cause. One interview focuses on life stress and emotional factors, while the oth…

This trial tests whether a short-term, intensive talk therapy called ISTDP can help people whose physical symptoms—like chronic pain, fatigue, or stomach issues—have not improved with other treatments. The therapy focuses on uncovering and processing unconscious emotions that may…

This study tests a smartphone app called STAMP+CBT that combines pain coping skills training with medication support for people with advanced cancer who have chronic pain. The app provides tailored education and real-time feedback to help users manage their pain. Researchers want…

This study tests whether a specific type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Participants receive 22 weekly one-on-one CBT sessions that teach them to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors about their …

This study tested whether an internet-based exposure therapy program can reduce distress related to physical symptoms better than standard education about healthy lifestyle habits. 161 adults in Stockholm with significant distress from somatic symptoms participated. The treatment…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help adults with somatic symptom disorder or medically unexplained symptoms. 46 participants used the app for 8 weeks, which taught coping skills like mindfulness and stress management. The goal was to see if symptoms improved compared…

This study tested a resilience coaching program (PRISM) for 260 teens aged 12-17 with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal was to see if coaching improves daily function, reduces distress, and lessens pain compared to usual care. Participants completed surveys and coaching sess…

This study tested new non-drug treatments to reduce nerve pain in the feet and legs of people with HIV. 161 adults with HIV-related nerve pain tried these approaches to see if they could ease pain and improve quality of life. The goal was to find better ways to manage this common…

This study tested two laser treatments—low-level and high-intensity—in 40 people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, and boosts daily function over three weeks. Both treatments are non-invasive and…

This study tested whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) — a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups — could help nursing students feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. Over 100 students were split into two groups; one group practiced PMR three…

This study tested a short, four-session therapy program for people who worry excessively about their health. Medical assistants delivered the therapy in primary care clinics. 68 adults took part, and the study measured changes in health anxiety over 12 weeks. The goal was to see …

This study tested a group version of a therapy program called the Unified Protocol for teens with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. Thirty-one adolescents took part in 16 weekly group sessions at a public mental health center in Spain, along with three parent sessi…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing and hygiene rules limit in-person therapy. About 2000 patients from clinics took part, usi…

This study tested a program for people with long-COVID that includes an online screening, a detailed in-person assessment, and digital training modules with a personal counselor. 192 participants from Bavaria took part to see if this approach is practical and helpful. The goal wa…

This study looked at how certain personality traits, physical symptoms without clear cause, and social support relate to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which cause jaw pain and difficulty chewing. Researchers compared 90 adults with TMJ disorders to healthy volunteers u…

This study looked at over 9,000 people in China to compare how often older and younger adults experience physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, like pain or fatigue. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms, along with depression and anxiety. The goal w…