STRESS

This study will see if an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyze speech recordings to help identify people with memory problems who need specialist dementia care. Researchers will record 440 Danish-speaking adults over 50 as they perform cognitive tests and speaking tasks.…

This study tests an online support platform for Michigan youth aged 8-18 and their parents. The program teaches coping skills for pain, stress, and mood, and includes substance use prevention for older kids. About 100 participants will use the platform for six weeks and then give…

This study tests a personalized support program (PTBCARE+) for pregnant individuals at high risk of delivering early. The program includes stress-reduction tools, a website/app, and extra support during clinic visits. Researchers will compare stress levels and birth outcomes betw…

This study tests a voice program called Talk Parenting on an Amazon Echo Dot to help parents of children ages 3-5 improve challenging bedtime and morning routines. About 184 families will either use the program right away or wait 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in child…

This study looks at whether short, fun activities like guided drawing, gentle movement, and emotional reflection can help university students feel calmer during exams. About 60 students will take part in a single 20-minute session, and some will have their brain activity recorded…

This study tests whether a special type of acupressure, given at times that match the body's natural daily rhythms, can improve sleep in older adults living in nursing homes. Eighty people aged 60 and older will receive either this circadian-based acupressure or a fake version fo…

This study tests a single 90-minute session for teens aged 13-18 who have experienced trauma and are waiting for therapy. The session teaches coping skills and understanding of trauma cues to reduce anxiety and build confidence. About 40 teens in New Zealand will take part, and r…

This study tests whether eating a date bar enriched with magnesium, vitamin C, and grape seed extract every day for 4 weeks can lower stress and cortisol levels in healthy young women. Thirty-four participants will be randomly assigned to eat either the enriched bar or a placebo …

This study tests whether a daily lemon balm supplement can improve mood and lower stress in healthy adults. Forty volunteers will take either the supplement or a placebo for three weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress levels and a stress hormone called cortisol.

This study tests whether a trained peer mentor, along with personalized resource lists and text messages over 12 months, can reduce loneliness and help caregivers of people with dementia find end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to ease the burd…

This study looks at whether a type of physical therapy called global postural reeducation can improve pain, stress, and sleep in housewives aged 25-40 who have had low back pain for more than 3 months. The therapy focuses on correcting posture and movement patterns rather than ju…

This study tests whether watching a nature-based virtual reality video while listening to special sound waves (binaural beats) can help people relax. Eighteen healthy adults will have their heart rate and stress levels measured during a 30-minute VR session and a control session.…

This study looks at whether racism-related stress makes it harder for Black adults with insomnia to benefit from a common sleep therapy (CBTi). About 100 Black adults aged 18-65 with insomnia and depressive symptoms will use a digital CBTi program for 6 weeks. Researchers will tr…

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can lower stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will be randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal is to see if the probiotic …

This study tests whether two nutritional supplements can help adults aged 25-60 who have mild sleep troubles. Over 28 days, participants take either a supplement or a placebo. Researchers measure sleep quality, gut health, memory, and stress levels to see if the supplements make …

This study tests a mindfulness program designed to help young adult sexual assault survivors reduce alcohol misuse and tobacco use. Researchers will compare the program to general health education. Participants complete online surveys and text-message questions over three months.…

This study tests whether 15-minute massages to the head, neck, or hands, given twice a week for four weeks, can lower chronic stress in women who sit at desks all day. Researchers will measure stress using heart rate variability and surveys. 140 women will be randomly assigned to…

This study tests an online program to help parents of children with hearing loss who have recently had cochlear implant surgery. The program uses video calls to teach coping skills and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. About 64 parents will take part, and researchers will c…

This study looks at whether listening to an audio book before total knee replacement surgery can help reduce patients' anxiety, blood pressure, and pulse rate. About 93 adults aged 40 to 80 who are scheduled for planned knee surgery will take part. Researchers will measure anxiet…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a breast biopsy can lower feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. About 80 Palestinian women will either wear a VR headset showing a calming scene for 15-30 minutes or receive standard care. Their emotional stat…

This study looks at whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness experience can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in adults staying in the hospital. About 42 patients will try VR and also receive standard care, so each person serves as their own comparison. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether a positioning device called Swaddy® can lower stress in premature babies (weighing 3.3 pounds or less) who are resting in an incubator. Each baby will be watched for 3 hours on two different days—one day with the Swaddy® wrap and one day without. Resea…

This study tests if listening to a special 30-minute audio track can help musicians feel less stressed and think more clearly before a performance. The audio uses brain-wave readings to adjust sounds in real time. Thirty-two music students will have their brains scanned while doi…

This study looks at whether a single 10-minute virtual reality session is a practical and satisfying way to help healthcare workers on surgical wards manage stress. About 75 doctors, nurses, and other staff will try the VR experience and report how they feel. The goal is to see i…

This study tests if a daily prebiotic fiber powder can lower stress in healthy adults with mild to severe stress. 120 participants will take either the fiber blend or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure stress levels, mood, and gut health changes.

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket can reduce nighttime leg cramps, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety and stress in pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will use the blanket for 14 days and compare results to a 14-day period without it. Th…

This study tests if shining red or near-infrared light on the body (called photobiomodulation) can help healthy adults manage stress. Forty people will undergo a stressful test while researchers measure heart rate and other signs of nervous system activity. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can lower a patient's anxiety, pain, and stress levels. About 72 men will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost tool can make …

This study looks at whether doing balance exercises (like walking backward or standing on one leg) while also doing mental tasks (like math or memory games) can help healthy university students feel less stressed and improve their balance. 72 students aged 18-25 will be split int…

This study tests whether an open-label placebo (a nasal spray with no active ingredients, honestly described as a placebo) can reduce stress in people doing a high-stress canyon swing. 260 adult participants will either use the placebo spray or receive no treatment before jumping…

This study looks at whether teaching mindfulness skills to pregnant women who are at risk of delivering early (before 37 weeks) can help lower their stress, anxiety, and depression. About 60 women admitted to the hospital will take part in mindfulness sessions for four weeks. The…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help nursing students better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. About 93 students will take part, learning techniques like breath awareness and yoga to improve their emotional well-being. The goal i…

This study tests whether a gentle hand-application method called Jin Shin Jyutsu can help perimenopausal women feel better emotionally and physically. Sixty women aged 40-54 will practice the technique daily for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, stre…

This study tests whether a short virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can lower stress in healthcare workers before they enter the operating room. About 80 volunteers will either use a VR headset or sit in a quiet room for 10 minutes. Researchers will measure heart rate and as…

This study tests whether a small, at-home ear stimulation device can improve sleep quality and reduce stress in health sciences students who have trouble sleeping. Sixty students will either receive active stimulation or a placebo-like stimulation on their earlobe for 3 weeks. Th…

This study will test a program called CALM that helps Black adults with asthma learn to cope with stress. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for this group. About 50 people will take part, and the study will measure how well they accept the program and if …

This study tests whether a daily collagen peptide supplement called AP-Brain can improve attention, focus, and memory in adults aged 35-70 who are stressed but otherwise healthy. Participants will take either a higher or lower dose for 56 days and complete computer tasks and surv…

This study will test a 3-week mindfulness program designed to lower stress, build resilience, and improve confidence in nursing students in Somalia. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either take the program or receive no extra support. The goal is to see if a simple, lo…

This study aims to understand how stress affects nursing students when they perform intravenous (IV) catheterization during an exam. About 52 students will participate, with some taking the exam and others not. Researchers will measure stress using smartwatches and questionnaires…

This pilot study tests a brief 3-5 minute communication tool called PEACE, designed to improve mental wellbeing and public attitudes toward reintegrating former Boko Haram members in Nigeria. Researchers will enroll 74 adults to see if the intervention is acceptable and reduces a…

This study looks at whether reducing screen media use for 4 weeks can improve mental health, sleep, and physical activity in young people aged 13 to 24. Participants will either cut back on screens or continue as usual, while researchers track changes using questionnaires and act…

This study looks at how exercise changes the way the brain responds to stress and food in overweight veterans. Researchers will use brain scans and hormone tests to understand these effects. The goal is to learn more about why some people eat more when stressed and how exercise m…

This study explores whether stress in children and their parents is linked to bruxism (teeth grinding) in kids aged 8-11. Researchers will compare 100 children with and without bruxism using questionnaires about stress. No treatments or interventions are given; the goal is simply…

This study looks at stress and PTSD in Black teenage girls who have been involved with the justice system, along with their parents or caregivers. Researchers want to understand what helps or hinders these teens from using mindfulness-based stress reduction. The goal is to learn …

This study will follow 120 adults who are overweight, inactive, and at risk for health problems like metabolic syndrome. Participants will take part in programs focused on exercise, healthy eating (like the Mediterranean diet), and stress management. Researchers will track change…

This study looks at how a short session of moderate cycling or a breathing technique called cyclic sighing affects stress, thinking, and body responses in 30 healthy young adults. Participants will try both activities on separate days, with a week in between. The goal is to under…

This study tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves health. About 1,040 mothers in Côte d'Ivoire will either receive the reward plus education or just education. Researchers will tra…