CHRONIC DISEASE

This study compares three different programs to help pregnant women maintain a healthy weight. About 795 women at risk for obesity or diabetes will receive nutrition and exercise counseling, plus help overcoming barriers like food access. The goal is to see which approach works b…

This study looks at whether connecting youth (ages 12-25) with community programs rooted in Native Hawaiian culture can improve their mental and physical health. Participants will take part in activities that strengthen their connection to the land and culture, and complete surve…

This study tests a family-oriented program to help Black families in Southwest Georgia lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Parents with prediabetes and their children aged 8-15 will take part in a 20-month healthy lifestyle program. The goal is to see if parents can achieve a 4…

This study tests a smartphone app called Orbi, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help people with long-term physical health conditions manage feelings of distress, anxiety, or depression. About 60 adults in the UK will use the app plus usual charity supp…

This study tests three types of leg exercises (leg press, vibration, or mixed) to see which best improves blood flow and walking ability in older adults with poor circulation or chronic wounds. 425 participants will exercise 3 times a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to find a safe…

This study tests a new internet-based occupational therapy program for adults with chronic diseases like long-term pain, fatigue, or lung conditions. The program helps people develop strategies to manage everyday activities and improve their satisfaction with daily life. Research…

This study tests a new AI model that predicts which patients with chronic diseases will have the highest medical costs. The top 500 patients each month are randomly split into two groups: 250 are offered a personalized care management program, and 250 are placed on a waitlist. Re…

This study is creating and testing an online educational program that teaches nurses and people with chronic diseases how to make medical decisions together. About 288 participants (nurses and patients) will try the 4-week program. The goal is to see if it improves teamwork, comm…

This study aims to identify vocal biomarkers—changes in your voice—that could help monitor chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and fatigue. Researchers will collect voice recordings and health data from 50,000 people aged 15 and older worldwide. No treatment or interven…

This study tests a 6-week online group program that teaches practical skills to manage chronic conditions like cancer or after a kidney transplant. Participants learn strategies for handling symptoms, setting health goals, and communicating with doctors. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether a set of healthy food policies—like taxes or warning labels on ultra-processed foods—can shift what people buy and eat in online grocery and restaurant settings. Researchers will enroll 300 adults who are not on SNAP and have incomes above 165% of the pov…

This study tests whether a wearable wristband can accurately measure medication levels in sweat and saliva, compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will enroll 100 people with chronic or infectious diseases who are already taking certain medications. The goal is to see if s…

This study is enrolling 20,000 adults in Taining County, China, to better understand chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and frailty. Researchers will collect health data and samples over three years to find patterns and risk factors. The goal is to create a bett…

This study aims to create a tool that predicts a person's risk of developing chronic diseases by combining data from wearable devices, hearing tests, and health records. Researchers will recruit 1500 adults in Taiwan to wear a smartwatch for 2 weeks and complete hearing tests. Th…

This study tests whether a special nursing care model helps people with long-term health conditions like diabetes or heart disease work better with their nurse to manage their own health. About 420 adults who already see an advanced practice nurse will take part. The goal is to s…

This study will observe 2500 adults with chronic diseases who receive Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) during hospital stays at three German centers. The goal is to measure how treatments like hyperthermia, exercise, mind-body therapy, and nutrition affe…

This study is following 2,500 adults in Puerto Rico, ages 30 to 75, to learn how stress, diet, and living environment affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years. The goal is to gui…