PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study is testing whether a weekly therapy skills group is a practical way to help teenagers who are at high risk for developing psychosis. Up to 30 teens, aged 13-18, will attend a 15-week group that teaches skills to manage stress, improve self-awareness, and build social c…

This study is testing whether a 6-session talk therapy is practical and helpful for cancer patients who are taking opioid pain medication and are at risk for misusing it. The therapy helps patients cope with difficult thoughts and feelings related to their cancer. About 40 adult …

This study is exploring a new way to potentially ease anxiety symptoms by combining two non-drug approaches. Researchers are testing if doing physical activity right before a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment makes the anxiety-reducing effects stronger than either me…

This study is testing whether a daily probiotic supplement called ExoBDNF can improve thinking skills, sleep quality, and mental well-being. About 50 adults will take the probiotic for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, concentration, sleep, and mood through que…

This study is testing a brief, one-week smartphone training program designed to help unpaid family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage their emotions and stress. Researchers will enroll 270 caregivers to learn different mental techniques, like psychological dista…

This study is testing whether a 4-week mindfulness app can help cancer survivors manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue after finishing their main cancer treatments. About 345 participants will either use the app right away or wait 3 months to use it, allowing researchers to compare…

This study is observing whether a free, daily after-school program in community parks improves children's health. Researchers will analyze data from about 5,000 kids aged 6-14 who participate in the program, which includes sports, games, and nutrition lessons. The goal is to see …