MENTAL HEALTH

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help women ages 18-59 in the U.S. drink less alcohol and improve their mental well-being. The app uses game-like features to encourage healthier habits. Researchers will track drinking patterns and psychological health over time.

This study tests two counseling programs to help women who use drugs in Tanzania start and continue taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. 200 women will be randomly assigned to receive either basic information, two counseling sessions, or up to 14 sessions that also addres…

This study looks at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video of what happens during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can reduce anxiety and improve understanding for first-time patients. About 64 adults will be randomly assigned to either a VR experience or a standard talk wi…

This study aimed to see if taking a prebiotic supplement for six weeks could reduce morning cortisol levels in healthy young adults aged 18-25 with mild to moderate stress. Participants would have provided saliva, stool, urine, and blood samples. However, the study was withdrawn …

This study tests whether adding a doula to standard care can improve mental health and birth experiences for Black pregnant people. About 230 participants will either receive doula support (prenatal visits, labor support, and postpartum visits) or standard care alone. The main go…

This study tests if a mindfulness program can help teens reduce their addiction to short-form videos. About 58 high school students who already score high on video addiction will be split into two groups: one gets the mindfulness program, the other does not. Researchers will comp…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can help people with schizophrenia feel better by reducing side effects from their medication and improving psychiatric symptoms. About 100 participants will receive acupuncture twice a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure anxiety,…

This study tests a 14-day self-compassion writing program delivered through a WeChat mini-program for parents of autistic individuals. Researchers want to see if it's easy to use and if it helps improve mental health and self-compassion. About 240 parents will take part, and the …

This study tests a program called RISE designed to help nurse preceptors—experienced nurses who train new nurses—cope with stress and burnout. About 124 nurse preceptors from AdventHealth will participate. The goal is to see if RISE improves their resilience, self-compassion, and…

This study tests whether watching 10-minute virtual reality nature videos twice a week for 12 weeks can improve quality of life, mood, and agitation in nursing home residents with dementia. Sixty participants will either receive the virtual nature sessions plus usual care, or usu…

This study will see if a mobile app designed to improve emotional well-being can help women in Mexico who are feeling stressed or anxious. About 4,000 women will use the app and report their mental health, anxiety, depression, and stress levels. The goal is to find a simple, acce…

This study tests a group stress management course called Self-Help Plus (SH+) for refugee mothers living in Uganda. About 725 mothers with young children (ages 3-4) will either take the course or receive usual support. Researchers want to see if the program reduces mothers' distr…

This study tests a web-based toolkit designed to help early childhood development workers in Lebanon cope with stress and improve their well-being. Fifty teachers, social workers, and caretakers will use the toolkit and report changes in their psychological immunity, emotional re…

This study tests whether trained peer counselors from the LGBTIQA+ community can reduce psychological distress and violence exposure in Nepal. About 960 LGBTIQA+ adults aged 18-55 who have faced violence and feel distressed will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: indivi…

This study tests a program to help occupational therapists working with people who have had a brain injury better address anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The program provides training and support to integrate mental health screening and treatment into routine therapy. The go…

This study aimed to use high-frequency brain signals to better understand how the brain works in people with epilepsy, migraines, and other conditions. Researchers planned to create a database of these signals to improve diagnosis and treatment. However, the study was withdrawn b…

This study is part of the LIFEHEALTH project and will ask 2500 adults from five Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain) to complete an online questionnaire about their diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, mental health, and social relationships. T…

This study tests an 8-week school program called INSPIRE designed to improve mental health knowledge and resilience in Indonesian teens aged 13-15. About 680 adolescents and their parents will take part, with school counselors leading the sessions. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study looks at whether changing classrooms with special furniture and teaching methods can help children sit less, move more, and improve their thinking, mood, and school performance. About 500 students in Spain will take part. The goal is to see if these changes make a real…

This study looks at whether giving parents of young children $500 each month for 18 months can improve their family's financial security, reduce stress, and help their kids grow and develop better. About 600 parents in Pomona, California, are taking part, with some receiving the …

This study watches 192 teens aged 12–20 who are already getting therapy for anxiety, depression, or OCD. Researchers will compare Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) to see which helps more with symptoms, self-esteem, and quality of life. No new t…

This study aims to see if a culturally adapted program can improve social and emotional learning for 120 sixth-grade students in public schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Four schools will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual activities. The main goal is to check if …

This study tests a new program called M-HARP that helps new mothers get health screenings and referrals during their baby's regular doctor visits. About 150 women in the Dominican Republic will take part. The goal is to see if this approach makes it easier for moms to get postpar…

This study looks at two different ways of screening mental health in elementary schools to help more African-American children get the support they need. About 19,000 students and school teams will take part. The goal is to see which screening method leads to more referrals to me…

This study tests a program called Meet Me on the Pitch that combines soccer with mental health support for teens ages 14-21. The goal is to see if it helps with emotional well-being, confidence, and school performance. About 480 youth who already play with Soccer Without Borders …

This study looks at a school-based program called VOCES-NUEVAS designed to help newcomer girls from Latin America feel better mentally and emotionally. About 24 students from four school health centers will take short surveys before and after the program and share their thoughts.…

This study looks at whether using snus (including white nicotine pouches) is linked to heart disease, metabolic problems, and mental health issues. Researchers will analyze health data from over 30,000 Swedish adults, comparing snus users to non-users over time. The goal is to se…

This study will collect data from up to 300,000 adults who use a digital physical activity program called Sword Move. The goal is to observe how increasing physical activity affects overall health, quality of life, and mental well-being. Participants are healthy or have stable co…

This study looks at whether medical-legal partnerships—where lawyers work closely with healthcare providers—can help veterans with housing problems avoid eviction and homelessness better than regular legal services. About 85 veterans will be randomly assigned to either the partne…