STRESS

This study tests a program called B-SWELL, designed to help midlife Black women (ages 45-64) lower their heart disease risk by reducing stress and adopting healthier habits. Participants are randomly placed into either the B-SWELL program or a general wellness group, both lasting…

This study tests a program called Vital@Work that aims to prevent work-related mental health problems by tailoring stress-reduction activities to each organization's unique needs. Researchers will enroll 1,040 employees from four different Dutch companies and measure stress level…

This study looks at whether adding three extra sessions focused on managing parental stress to an existing parenting program can help parents feel less stressed and improve their relationship with their child. About 120 families of young children with disruptive behavior disorder…

This study tests a 12-week program called Breathe Easier+ for people who have finished treatment for non-small cell lung cancer and their partners. The program includes guided walking, resistance training, and meditation done at home using a tablet and Fitbit. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether a special patch that uses gentle vibrations can help reduce stress and anxiety. About 150 adults who feel stressed or anxious will either get the active patch or a fake patch (sham) for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress levels and qual…

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app can help African American women feel better during pregnancy. Fifty first-time mothers will use the app at home for 12 weeks and wear a fitness tracker. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and improves mental and physical heal…

This study looks at whether taking kava extract, a natural supplement, can lower stress hormone levels and reduce feelings of burnout in nurses. About 200 nurses from Mayo Clinic are taking part. Researchers will measure changes in cortisol and use a standard burnout questionnair…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program and yoga can lower stress, improve quality of life, and help control blood sugar in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. About 90 teens aged 13-18 will take part. The goal is to see if these mind-body practices c…

This study tests whether a theanine-based supplement can reduce stress, burnout, and improve mood and sleep in adults who often feel moderate to high stress. About 104 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for a period of time. The goal is to see if the supple…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help Black women cope with stress and improve heart health. About 60 Black women with high blood pressure will use VR and report changes in stress, sleep, and blood pressure. The goal is to see if VR is a practical and h…

This study looks at whether two Akashic Records sessions can improve mental health in adults who have felt stressed, anxious, or down in the past year. Participants attend private video sessions with a licensed therapist and complete surveys about their mood and resilience. The g…

This study looks at whether writing about future scenarios (best-case, worst-case, or neutral) can help people with high social anxiety feel better. About 270 adults will do three writing sessions over three weeks online. Researchers will track changes in anxiety and mood to see …

This study looks at whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can improve anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life in people with COPD. About 44 adults with COPD who are already in a pulmonary rehab program will take part. They will attend weekly group sessions, a sile…

This study tests whether using a mindfulness app on a smartphone for about 10-15 minutes a day over 8 weeks can help older Korean immigrants aged 60 and older feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed. Participants will use the app and have weekly check-ins. The goal is to see if…

This small study looks at whether group drumming can help parents of autistic children feel less anxious, stressed, and depressed. Ten parents will take part in drumming sessions to see if it improves their mood and sense of community. The goal is to offer a simple, fun way to su…

This study looks at whether different stress management programs can lower the burden and distress felt by caregivers of patients receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 505 caregivers and patients are taking part. Researchers will measure caregiver burden and pa…

This study looks at whether adding 10 grams of fibre to your daily diet for two weeks can improve mental wellbeing, including anxiety, stress, sleep, and mood. About 40 healthy adults aged 18-40 will take part. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires before and afte…

This study tested whether a mindfulness program delivered remotely could help healthcare workers feel less stressed and burned out during the COVID-19 pandemic. 43 employees from a hospital radiation medicine program took part. Researchers measured stress and burnout levels befor…

This study planned to test whether virtual reality guided mindfulness meditation could help adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and pain. Participants would have used a VR headset to meditate, and researchers would measure changes in their symptoms. However, the study was wi…

This study aimed to see if heart rate variability biofeedback training or guided meditation is better at reducing stress and anxiety in university students. It planned to measure stress levels, heart rate, and grades. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any particip…

This study aims to help mothers of babies in the hospital cope with depression and anxiety while strengthening their bond with their baby. It also connects families to resources for food, housing, and other household needs. About 200 English- or Spanish-speaking caregivers of inf…

This study looks at whether kava, a plant-based supplement, can safely help reduce anxiety and stress in people who have finished cancer treatment. About 43 cancer survivors with mild anxiety will take either kava or a placebo for 14 days, then switch after a break. The goal is t…

This study tests a relaxation tool called Cereset on 40 nurses from a hospital orthopedic unit. The goal is to see if using Cereset can reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia, and possibly improve their work performance. Participants will use the device in sessions and researchers …

This study looks at whether Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) — gentle exercises done lying down, sitting, and standing — can help young adults (ages 20-30) who feel very stressed. Over 8 weeks, 62 participants will either do BAT twice a week or be in a control group. Researchers will…

This study tests a program called HeartMath to help jail correctional officers manage stress. About 300 officers will be randomly assigned to the program or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the program lowers stress and improves job performance and retention.

This study looks at how much stress surgeons feel during hip and knee replacement surgeries, comparing traditional methods with robot-assisted ones. Six experienced orthopedic surgeons will wear a brain-monitoring headband and heart rate monitors while they operate. The goal is t…

This study looks at how stress impacts long-term mood and thinking skills in older adults with depression. Researchers will use brain scans to understand these changes. The goal is to find ways to prevent future problems with mood and memory.

This study looks at how a person's genetic makeup and brain activity influence their sensitivity to both positive and negative life events. Researchers aim to see if these factors can predict how well young adults respond to a stress management program. The goal is to eventually …

This study aims to measure higher states of consciousness using a wearable EEG headband. Researchers will track brain activity, stress, and mindfulness in 100 US adults. The goal is to understand how different mental states affect the brain and body, not to treat any disease.

This study aimed to see if a general form of group therapy, using skills common to all major therapies, could help adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or stress. It was designed for people 18 and older with self-reported distress, but excluded those with recent self-harm, suic…

This study is part of the LIFEHEALTH project and will ask 2500 adults from five Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain) to complete an online questionnaire about their diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, mental health, and social relationships. T…

This study looks at whether adding mindfulness practice to a college human physiology course can help students become more mindful, feel better, and handle stress more calmly. About 89 students will take the special 'Mindful Physiology' class. Researchers will measure their mindf…

This study looks at whether sending caring text messages, along with providing helpful resources, can lower distress and prevent suicidal thoughts in stressed veterans and service members. About 521 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the caring messages plus res…

This study looks at how short-term stress impacts your ability to link new information with what you already know. Researchers will compare memory task performance between stressed and non-stressed healthy adults aged 18-35. They will also measure cortisol levels to see if higher…

This study follows 2,000 Stanford undergraduates over their college years to understand how social connections, daily moods, and brain activity relate to anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress. Participants fill out surveys and some undergo brain scans. The goal is to learn,…

This study was designed to see if a drug called LY-2940094 could protect healthy people from developing depression or anxiety after stress. Researchers planned to measure brain responses to rewards and fear using tasks and questionnaires. However, the study was withdrawn before a…

This study looks at two school-based programs to see if they can reduce depression, anxiety, and behavior problems in 7th graders while improving attendance and school climate. About 1,440 students, parents, and school staff from Oregon middle schools will take part. Researchers …