QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL)

This study tests whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and a special nutritional drink (Ocoxin) can help women with gynecologic cancers recover faster after surgery. About 100 participants will follow this program alongside standard enhanced recovery steps. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether an intensified follow-up program can improve bowel control and quality of life for people who have had rectal cancer surgery. About 140 adults who have a temporary ileostomy after surgery will be split into two groups: one gets extra visits, pelvic floor …

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture with self-acupressure can improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. About 192 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the acupuncture treatment or standard car…

This study looks at how to improve quality of life and mental health for people with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and their family caregivers. Over two months, participants fill out surveys about their well-being and may get handouts or a brief meeting with a psycholog…

This study tests a 10-week online group program for adults with spina bifida. Participants join weekly video sessions to build self-esteem, social skills, and reduce anxiety or depression. The goal is to improve quality of life and emotional well-being. About 35 people aged 18-75…

This study tests whether a therapy called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) reduce self-harm, manage emotions better, and improve their quality of life. The study will involve 60 adults diagnosed with BPD who are not hospital…

This study looks at whether acupuncture can ease ADHD symptoms in children ages 6 to 12. Researchers will give some kids acupuncture plus herbal medicine, and others just herbs. They will track changes in attention, behavior, and quality of life over 12 months. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether an extra injection of a long-lasting anesthetic (bupivacaine with epinephrine) after a root canal can lower pain, improve daily comfort, and reduce the need for painkillers. About 150 adults with tooth pain will be randomly assigned to receive the anesthe…

This study tests whether starting a structured exercise and education program soon after a hospital stay for a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) can improve quality of life and reduce long-term symptoms like shortness of breath. About 160 high-risk adults will be ran…

This study tests whether remote nutritional counseling helps cancer patients stick to their treatment and feel better. 240 adults with invasive cancer who are about to start therapy will receive either a one-time consultation with written materials or a more intensive program wit…

This study tests whether a computer model (machine learning) can help prevent vomiting in children being treated for cancer. About 1,332 children admitted to the hospital will have their risk of vomiting in the next 96 hours predicted daily. Pharmacists will then alert the medica…

This study aims to understand if feeding difficulties are linked to quality of life in children who have a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the throat). Researchers will assess 80 children under 18 using interviews and feeding evaluations. The goal is to identify common feeding …

This study looks at how caring for a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes affects parents' work, daily life, and well-being. About 100 Canadian caregivers will fill out surveys about their productivity, healthcare use, and quality of life. The goal is to better understan…

This study watches how hospitals around the world help patients get stronger after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It will include about 2,400 adults and track what rehab they get, how it affects their recovery, and their quality of life after leaving the hospital. The g…

This study looks at the long-term quality of life, medical care satisfaction, and unmet needs of people who have lived with sarcoma for at least 5 years. Researchers will survey 1,600 adults in Germany, with or without active disease, and interview up to 60 participants. The goal…

This study follows 3000 women with early-stage breast cancer to understand how treatments like surgery, chemo, and radiation affect their quality of life and cause side effects. Participants will fill out surveys and have heart, lung, and blood tests over time. The goal is to lea…