Well being

This study tests whether an adaptive music program can improve stress, loneliness, emotional control, and thinking speed in healthy older adults. About 75 participants will be split into three groups: adaptive music, traditional music, or a waitlist. The program lasts 4 weeks wit…

This study tests whether a college biology course that includes daily mindfulness practice can improve students' mindfulness, well-being, and reduce their physical stress response. 89 undergraduate students will take the 10-week 'Mindful Physiology' course, which combines lecture…

This study looks at whether a twice-weekly ballroom dance program for 6 months can improve physical fitness, mood, and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older. About 110 healthy volunteers will be assigned to dance, multicomponent exercise, or no intervention. Researchers wil…

This trial tests a home-based intervention called Khanya-Ekhaya, delivered by community health workers, to support the mental health of people living with HIV in South Africa. The intervention combines counseling techniques like motivational interviewing and problem-solving thera…

This study explores whether attending free community events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live nearby. Participants wear a smart ring to track sleep and complete surveys over about six month…

This study looks at whether drinking fruit kefir, a fermented probiotic beverage, changes certain chemicals in urine and saliva and affects feelings of well-being. Researchers will measure amino acids and stress-related biomarkers in 66 healthy adults who have never regularly con…