MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

This study tests whether giving pasteurized donor human milk to babies born to mothers with diabetes during the first five days of life can reduce the number of infants needing hospital care for low blood sugar. About 1,444 full-term newborns will be randomly assigned to receive …

This study looks at whether taking part in a traditional Ojibwe ceremony called Gii'igoshimong can help American Indian adults cut down on substance use and improve their mental health. About 300 adults who identify as Ojibwe/Anishinaabe/Chippewa and have used substances in the p…

This study tests a program called Family Spirit Strengths to help Native American and Alaska Native mothers and caregivers manage depression, anxiety, and substance use. About 188 participants will either receive the skills program or a nutrition education program. The goal is to…

This study tests a counseling program designed to help Black women living with HIV take their medication regularly and achieve viral suppression. Participants must be Black, cis-gender women aged 18 or older, with a history of trauma and recent unsuppressed viral load. The progra…

This study tests a new way to train youth mentors and their supervisors to deliver a proven depression prevention program to teens in rural communities. About 96 teens aged 12-17 and their parents, along with mentors and supervisors, will take part. The goal is to see if the trai…

This study tests whether a peer-led community program can help Black men in Prince George's County, Maryland start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Participants attend events focused on reducing HIV stigma and building social support. Researchers will compare how many…

This study tests a program called SUPERCEDE that helps veterans at risk for suicide get faster access to VA mental health services while they are receiving care from community doctors. About 100 veterans will be randomly assigned to either SUPERCEDE or a standard talk therapy. Th…

This study tests a 6-month online program called HELP that helps youth aged 12-17 with mental distress improve their emotional health and lifestyle habits like physical activity, sleep, and screen time. About 130 participants will either start the program right away or wait 6 mon…

This study tests an online program called POET that helps teens aged 12-17 learn to manage their emotions. The goal is to reduce mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression. About 388 teens seeking help for mental health problems will take part, and researchers will track …

This study tests three online mental health programs—guided therapy, self-guided therapy, and mindfulness—against a waitlist group. It aims to see which approach best reduces depression and anxiety symptoms and improves overall well-being. The study involves 320 adults with moder…

This study tests if teachers can be trained to provide mental health support to teenagers in rural India. About 216 students from 60 low-cost private schools will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and be a sustainable way to…

This study tests two types of therapy for LGBTQ+ adults (age 20+) who have nonaccepting parents and feel depressed or anxious. One therapy is individual counseling, and the other involves family sessions. Both are done online. The goal is to see if these therapies help reduce sym…

This study tests a program called Living Healthy to see if it improves mood and well-being in home health aides. About 100 aides with mild depression, stress, or loneliness will take part. Some will get the program alone, others will also have a peer coach—a fellow aide trained t…

This study tests whether online counseling can reduce grief, burden, and stress in family members or close friends caring for someone with dementia. Researchers will enroll 60 adult caregivers and provide support through telehealth. The goal is to see if this approach improves ca…

This study tests whether adding music to guided mindfulness meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety better than meditation alone. It involves 70 people of African descent who have symptoms of anxiety or depression. Participants will join virtual sessions and report their stres…

This study tests whether group and individual therapy can reduce pre-death grief, burden, and stress in people caring for a loved one with dementia. About 60 adult caregivers will participate. The goal is to see if these therapies improve emotional well-being for caregivers.

This study is testing a therapy program called Unified Protocol for children and teens (ages 7-17) with anxiety or depression, along with their parents. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help manage emotions. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and pare…

This study tests a short video-based therapy called BRIGHT to help head and neck cancer survivors who feel distressed about changes in their appearance. About 180 survivors will be randomly assigned to BRIGHT or a supportive talk session. The goal is to see if BRIGHT reduces body…

This study tests a group program called Weyera to see if it helps Ethiopian and Eritrean young adults (ages 18-29) in Atlanta build resilience and improve mental health. Researchers want to know if the program is acceptable, safe, and practical to run. The study will track how ma…

This study looks at a new way to help children in the child welfare system get the mental health services they need. Researchers are testing a tool called After Action Review (AAR) to improve team meetings and make sure families have a real say in planning. About 320 participants…

This study looks at the mental health of teenagers aged 14 to 19 in Quito, Ecuador. Researchers will survey about 1,000 teens to understand how lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and sleep affect their emotional well-being. The goal is to find ways to prevent mental health pro…

This study looks at whether special support strategies can reduce burnout in therapists who provide evidence-based trauma care to children. About 50 therapists and their child patients will take part. The goal is to help therapists stay in their jobs longer, so more children can …

This study looks at how stress and childhood trauma might increase the risk of preterm birth, especially in Black and Hispanic women. Researchers will study mitochondria, the energy centers of cells, to understand how stress gets "under the skin" and affects pregnancy. The goal i…

This study aims to find out how many new mothers at a high-risk pregnancy clinic experience postpartum depression. Researchers will screen 100 women using a simple questionnaire and track how often the condition is detected. The goal is to improve screening and ensure women get t…

This study tests two school-based programs designed to help teenagers sleep better, with the goal of improving mental health and school performance. About 3000 students aged 13-19 in Swedish high schools will take part, and their results will be compared to students who receive u…

This study explores whether a virtual, community-based program combining music and mindfulness can help manage stress in People of African Descent (PADs) who have anxiety and depression, especially during COVID-19. Researchers will measure brain activity and feelings of social co…

This study looks at adults who survived acute respiratory failure (ARF) and the family members or friends who help them after they come home. Researchers want to see if what survivors and their caregivers expect from recovery is linked to their mental health. About 235 pairs will…

This study tests whether a special clinic that checks your genes and medications can lower the chance of harmful drug interactions. About 1,300 adults with cancer or mental health conditions who take multiple medications will participate. Researchers will compare how well the cli…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric hospital staff to talk about sexual health with teens (ages 15 and up) can help more young people discuss how their mental health and medications affect their sexuality. About 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders will t…

This study aims to see if an online screening tool can help find mental health problems in children aged 5-17 who were born with heart defects. Researchers will test the screening in 4800 Danish kids and create a website to help families and doctors better understand and address …