PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether a natural herb called ashwagandha can help reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in LGBTQ+ adults who face ongoing stress due to stigma or discrimination. About 80 adults aged 18-45 will take either ashwagandha capsules or a placebo for 8 weeks, and r…

This study tests a program called PRISM that teaches stress management skills to teens aged 10-19 living with HIV in Eswatini. The goal is to see if it reduces psychological distress and improves quality of life compared to standard care. About 140 teens will take part, and resea…

This study tests a mobile app called Stappvoorstap for adults on mental health waiting lists in the Netherlands. Over 4 weeks, participants use the app to track stress, learn coping skills, and access relaxation exercises. The goal is to see if the app can reduce stress and impro…

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy can help adult children of genocide survivors who suffer from depression or anxiety. One hundred participants will receive the treatment in a controlled setting. The goal is to se…

This study is a health check for about 363 students and employees at Constructor University Bremen and HAW Hamburg. Researchers will use questionnaires and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects well-being, not…

This study explores how brief psychological stress affects heart and brain health in 450 midlife adults. Participants complete questionnaires, physical tests, and a stressful task while heart activity is measured. They also undergo brain scans and memory tests. The goal is to und…

This study is following 2,500 adults in Puerto Rico, ages 30 to 75, to learn how stress, diet, and living environment affect chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect health data and survey participants over two years. The goal is to gui…

This study follows 1500 adults to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their drinking habits and stress levels. Participants complete surveys online or by phone over 2 years, reporting on alcohol use, mental health, and quality of life. No treatments or medications ar…