Clinical trials: Behavior Change Interventions, open to volunteers
Dietary Intakes, Physical Activity
Implementing Modified Practices to Leverage Evidence for Movement, Engagement, and Nutrition Topics in Early Childcare and Education
The goal of this cluster-randomized, controlled trial is to learn if a professional development program for childcare educators, called the Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative, can help improve the nutritional quality of…
- Conditions
- Dietary Intakes, Physical Activity, Child Care, Early Education
- Trial name
- IMPLEMENT (NCT07874295)
- Testing
- Boston Healthy Child Care Initiative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Tobacco Prevention
Effectiveness of an Online Quiz in Promoting Tobacco-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours Among Primary Students
The goal of this modified pilot RCT is to evaluate the effects of the intervention (online platform) on tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and intentions on smoking among local primary 5-6 school students.
- Trial name
- NCT06913166
- Testing
- Online quiz competition
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Myopia, Light; Therapy, Complications
Optimizing Light Exposure for Myopia Prevention and Control (LightSPAN)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the optimization of daily exposure to light in primary school children can lead to better myopia prevention and control.
- Conditions
- Myopia, Light; Therapy, Complications, Myopia Progression, Short-Sighted
- Trial name
- LightSPAN (NCT06631339)
- Testing
- Light Intervention, Digital Intervention, Control Group
- Where
- 5 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 396 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Depression and Suicide Ideation, Anxiety
Culturally Adapted Psychological Support for Conflict-Affected Afghans: Study Protocol on Mental Health & Violence
This pilot study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted psychological intervention-Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing (PM+ EP)-for young Afghans aged 16-30 experiencing high…
- Conditions
- Depression and Suicide Ideation, Anxiety, PTSD
- Trial name
- NCT06980441
- Testing
- Problem Management Plus with Emotional Processing module
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Peace of Mind Association (PoMA)
mHealth Intervention, SMS
mHealth Intervention for Improving Vaccination Coverage in Bangladesh
Noncompliance and delay in vaccination have caused millions of preventable deaths worldwide particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Trial name
- NCT07510971
- Testing
- Automated voice reminders with behavior change messages, Text with behavior change message, Control
- Volunteers
- 7,800 people
- Sponsor
- Japan Institute for Health Secutiry
Math Learning Disability, Child Development
Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills
The purpose of this study is to investigate neurocognitive mechanisms underlying response to intervention aimed at enhancing, and remediating weaknesses in, numerical skills in children, including those with mathematical learning…
- Conditions
- Math Learning Disability, Child Development, Developmental Disability, Learning Disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT05201534
- Testing
- Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills - Experimental, Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills - Active Comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Asthma (Diagnosis)
Changing Lifestyle to Improve Quality of Life in Spanish Adolescents With Asthma
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a multicomponent lifestyle intervention can improve health-related quality of life in adolescents with asthma.
- Trial name
- CLiQ-Asthma (NCT07870980)
- Testing
- Lifestyle-change intervention
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Maternal Nutrition, Child Nutrition
Climate-Responsive Nutrition, WASH, and Heat Counselling for Maternal and Child Health in Sindh, Pakistan
The goal of this trial is to evaluate whether a climate- and gender-responsive integrated package of nutrition, hygiene (WASH), and heat-adaptation counselling can improve maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes among…
- Trial name
- IGNIT3 (NCT07819994)
- Testing
- Training of Lady Health Workers (LHWs), Training of Healthcare Providers (HCPs) at Facilities
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Internet Gaming Disorder, Social Media Addiction
Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents
The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT06821373
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Suicide, Suicidal Ideation
Piloting a Culturally Adapted Suicide Prevention for Black Students in Chicago
Suicide has been the third leading cause of death for Black youth in the U.S since the 1980s and persists as a leading cause of death for Black youth today.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt
- Trial name
- SP-BSC (NCT07125144)
- Testing
- Black Youth Suicide Prevention in Chicago, Signs of Suicide: Standard/Existing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Down Syndrome (DS)
Using Technologies to Promote HEalthy Lifestyles in Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities
IDHEApp will implement various educational technology tools and work with the families, teachers and caregivers to increase physical activity (PA) and improve healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79), Down Syndrome (DS), Autism Disorder
- Trial name
- IDHEAPP (NCT07101523)
- Testing
- mHealth
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Food Insecurity, Undernutrition
Randomized Evaluation of Voucher Interventions for Value and Effectiveness (REVIVE) in Philippines
This study aims to evaluate whether revised food voucher programs, combined with nutrition education sessions, can improve food security, dietary quality, nutrition knowledge, and nutritional outcomes among low-income households…
- Conditions
- Food Insecurity, Undernutrition, Diet Quality, Nutrition Knowledge
- Trial name
- REVIVE (NCT07640594)
- Testing
- Food Voucher + SBCC (PhP 3,000), Food Voucher + SBCC (PhP 5,000), Food Voucher + SBCC (PhP 8,000)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,320 people
- Sponsor
- International Food Policy Research Institute
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Neurodevelopmental Disorder With Issues Social Behavior, Communication Issues, GI Dysfunction. Study is Multimodal Interventions Targeting These Pathways With cSVF, Stored MSCs, FMT and Diet Modification. Role of Autoimmunity, Gut-brain Issues, & Issues Examined.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with core deficits in social communication and behavior, often accompanied by gastrointestinal (GI) and metabolic dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Autism Spectral Disorder
- Trial name
- GARM-Autism (NCT07546942)
- Testing
- Autologous MSC isolation, concentration, and cryopreservation of adult mesenchymal stem cells, Fecal Biomicrome Transplantation (FMT), Ketogenic RESET Diet Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Black Tie Medical, Inc.
Healthy Children
Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes of 16-Week Classroom-Based Morning Exercise Program
The overall goal of the project is to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of primary school-aged children by incorporating short exercises-practicable within the classroom setting right at their desks-into their daily…
- Trial name
- NCT07860983
- Testing
- Classroom-Based Morning Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Digital Intervention, Oral Health Behavior Change
A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices
This study evaluates a 16-week parent-focused digital intervention to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 through daily reminders, quizzes, challenges, gamification, and behavior tracking, supported by an optional…
- Trial name
- NCT07139561
- Testing
- Oral Health in Hands - Parent Digital Program
- Where
- 4 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Behavior Change Interventions, Work Environment Adverse Effects
From Yearly Checks to Daily Progress: Evaluating Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) in Systematic Work Environment Management (SAM) Within the Municipal Sector
The goal of this project is to evaluate a practical method for improving systematic work environment management (SAM) by focusing on health-promoting factors rather than identifying risk-factors, and deficiencies.
- Conditions
- Behavior Change Interventions, Work Environment Adverse Effects, Health Factors, Goal Attainment Scaling
- Trial name
- GAS for SAM (NCT06893471)
- Testing
- GAS for SAM
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Gingivitis
A Person-centered, Theory-based, Intervention - Method Development Through the Integration of Digital Technology.
Studies have shown that Swedish adolescents have poor oral hygiene and with high prevalence of gingivitis. Therefore, more effective preventive programs in dental care are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT07306117
- Testing
- Person-centered, theory-based, intervention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Handwashing Behavior
Game-Based Handwashing Education in Preschool Children
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a game-based handwashing education program, which will be developed based on the Health Belief Model, on the handwashing behaviors of preschool children.
- Trial name
- NCT07607717
- Testing
- Game-Based Handwashing Education
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Health Promotion, Health Education
ePlatform for Promoting Health in Schools
There are few public health and educational policies specifically aimed at promoting physical activity, healthy dietary habits, and reducing sedentary behaviour among adolescents from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Conditions
- Health Promotion, Health Education, Physical Activity, Nutrition
- Trial name
- ePro-Schools (NCT06792461)
- Testing
- Physical activity and nutritional behavioural intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
Hiv, Depression
Change My Story Task Shifted Mental Health Intervention
Psychological distress and depression are common among young people living with HIV (Y-PLWH) and negatively impact medication adherence and disease control.
- Conditions
- Hiv, Depression, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT06389565
- Testing
- Problem Solving Therapy, Change My Story
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital