STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests whether letting children aged 3 to 5.5 years watch a 3-minute virtual reality video of the clinic before their checkup can reduce their anxiety and stress. About 100 children will either use VR goggles or wait as usual. Researchers will measure crying, pain, and …

This study tests a digital stress management program called Self-Help Plus for international students at a U.S. university. About 50 students will attend a two-day workshop and complete surveys to see if the program reduces stress, anxiety, and loneliness. The goal is to help stu…

This study tests a 12-week mindful walking program for older South Asian family caregivers (age 45+) who care for someone with cognitive disabilities and feel stressed. Half of the 50 participants will learn mindful walking and use a Fitbit, while the other half continues usual c…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help people on dialysis feel less anxious and better cope with stress. Sixty adults will use personalized relaxation techniques guided by AI during their dialysis sessions. Researchers will measure changes in an…

This study tests if a breathing and meditation program can reduce burnout and improve well-being in doctors and other clinicians. About 180 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. The study measures changes in burnout scores and physical si…

This study looks at whether playing personalized music made from a parent's voice can help preterm babies in the NICU stay more stable and less stressed. It also checks if this music therapy lowers stress for parents. About 20 preterm infants will take part, each experiencing bot…

This study looks at whether a Daoist practice called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can help young adults feel less stressed and improve overall well-being. Researchers will measure heart rate, inflammation, and mental health in 120 people aged 18-25 over 12 months. Participan…

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 aims to reduce stress and burnout among community health workers and frontline staff in New York City. About 168 participants will take part in educational workshops and complete surveys to measure changes in resilience and well-being. The goal is to support those who …