Emotional distress

This study tests a program called Journey of Hope-C19 to see if it can prevent emotional and behavioral problems in children from low-income, minority communities who have faced both the COVID-19 pandemic and another major disaster. About 800 children in grades 3-8 will take part…

This study tests whether an 8-week online mindfulness program can reduce emotional distress and reflux symptoms in 500 adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or usual care. The goal is to see if lea…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can reduce anxiety and depression in adults with mild emotional distress. Participants are randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or progressive muscle relaxation. Researchers use brain scans to see if mindfulness c…

This study tests whether ear acupuncture, combined with mindfulness therapy, can reduce emotional distress in active-duty service members and veterans with PTSD. Sixty-six participants will receive either mindfulness therapy alone or mindfulness plus a one-time ear acupuncture tr…

This study tests two mind-body programs designed to reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress in cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers. About 84 pairs (survivor and a family member or friend who helps them) will participate. The goal is to see if the programs are…

This study is testing a short educational program for teens aged 12-17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. The program teaches them how to use social media in active and helpful ways, rather than passively scrolling. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce feelings…

This study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…

This study looks at whether a patient's emotional state—like depression or anxiety—affects how well advanced liver cancer treatment works. Researchers will follow 90 people with liver cancer who are getting a combination of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. They …