HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY-OF-LIFE

This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in hot, low-income communities. About 3,200 adults in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, Niue, and Fiji will have their roofs coated or not, and researchers will track heart rate,…

This study looks at whether regular, structured health discussions with a healthcare provider can help people aged 67 to 84 stay healthier and live better. About 3,000 participants in Sweden will be followed for six years to track quality of life, hospital visits, and lifestyle c…

This study tests an 18-week program where people with mild dementia and their family caregivers learn sport stacking (quickly stacking and unstacking cups) together. The goal is to see if this fun, at-home activity improves thinking, mood, and quality of life for both. About 144 …

This study explores whether nature- and activity-based group programs can improve quality of life, self-esteem, and daily functioning for 240 neurodivergent children and youth (ages not specified) with ADHD, autism, or Tourette's syndrome in Norway. Participants will take part in…

This study tests if a mobile app called EnergyPoints can help cancer survivors reduce fatigue and improve sleep by guiding them through self-acupressure. About 180 people who have or had cancer and feel at least moderately tired will use the app daily and wear a Fitbit. Participa…

This study tests whether a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone given during hip replacement surgery can improve patients' quality of life and reduce pain for up to three months after the operation. About 224 adults aged 60 and older having elective hip replacement will recei…

This study is observing 500 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how their mental well-being, depression, and quality of life are connected. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their feelings and daily life. The goal is to find patterns that can help doctors offe…

This study looks at 150 pregnant women in India to understand how bile acids and genetic changes relate to intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver disorder causing severe itching and pregnancy risks. Researchers will compare women with and without ICP using blood tes…

This observational study aims to see if a new, standardized physical exam technique can reliably identify joint motion problems in healthy adults and people hospitalized after a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA). Researchers will compare motion patterns between these groups and check i…

This study explores whether having community members design and lead health actions can improve well-being, reduce overuse of medications, and lighten the load on doctors. Researchers will work with 4,000 adults in Elche, Spain, to address mental health, heart health, and antibio…

This study follows 10,000 adults aged 18 and older over many years to see if a set of health measurements can predict how long people live and what diseases they may get. Participants undergo health screenings and are followed until death. The goal is to better understand aging a…