Clinical trials: Improve Quality of Life
Cancer
Improving Quality of Life of Children With Cancer Through Psychosocial Screening
In Canada, approximately 1450 children are diagnosed with cancer annually. Diagnosis of childhood cancer and its aggressive treatment can have devastating psychosocial effects on the whole family (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT02788604
- Testing
- Summary of psychosocial risk factors, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Lung Cancer, Thoracic Cancer
Exploring Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer
Background Surgery for lung cancer can be performed using open (thoracotomy) or minimally invasive techniques (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)).
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Thoracic Cancer, Surgery
- Trial name
- ROSE (NCT03658083)
- Testing
- Thoracotomy, Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Teesside University
Endometriosis
Whole-Body Cryotherapy as a Non-Pharmacological Treatment to Reduce Chronic Pelvic Pain and Improve Quality of Life in People With Endometriosis
The aim of this study is to investigate whether whole-body cryotherapy (a brief exposure to very cold temperatures) can help reduce pain and improve quality of life in people living with endometriosis, and whether it may…
- Trial name
- CHILL-Endo (NCT07603960)
- Testing
- Whole-Body Cryotherapy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Anemia Acute, Fatigue
ABC - A Post Intensive Care Anaemia Management Trial
On discharge from intensive care (ICU) patients are often severely anaemic (have a low level of haemoglobin (Hb) in their red blood cells (RBC)). Anaemia can persist for many months making patients feel tired and fatigued.
- Conditions
- Anemia Acute, Fatigue, Physical Disability, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04591574
- Testing
- Red Blood Cells (Transfusion)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cerebral Palsy
Does Botulinum Toxin Injections Improve Outdoor Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy?- a Pilot Study
Background: Motor impairment limits social and recreational activities in children with cerebral palsy (CP), compromising participation and impacting on quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01335100
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Obesity, Endometrial Carcinoma
Gentle Yoga and Dietary Counseling in Improving Physical Function and Quality of Life in Stage I-II Endometrial Cancer Survivors
This randomized clinical trial studies how well gentle yoga and dietary counseling lifestyle change effects physical function and quality of life of endometrial cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT02465541
- Testing
- Gentle yoga therapy, counseling intervention, educational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Asthma Control, Pulmonary Function
Asthma Intervention With Residential Ventilation and Air Cleaner (AIRVAC) Study
The primary goal of this study is to investigate the comparative long-term (i.e., 1-year) effectiveness of energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) and portable air cleaners (PACs) in reducing indoor air pollutants and mold levels and…
- Conditions
- Asthma Control, Pulmonary Function, Quality of Life, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07196436
- Testing
- Energy Recovery Ventilator, Portable Air Cleaner
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Children With Cancer
Using Mukbang to Improve Appetite, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Children With Cancer
This study aims to use a two arms randomized clinical trial study to evaluate the effectiveness of the effective constituent of Mukbang in helping children with cancer hospitalized for radiotherapy and chemotherapy to improve…
- Trial name
- NCT05922553
- Testing
- Active Ingredient Mukbang, General short videos
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Wei XIA, PhD
Pediatric Obesity
Text Messaging Pediatric Obese Patients
This study hopes to investigate the relationship between positive reinforcement for exercise activities in pediatric obese participants and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03995394
- Testing
- Positive Reinforcement Text Message
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marsha Ma
Cystic Fibrosis
Do Physiotherapy Techniques Improve Posture During Admission for a Chest Infection in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis?
Hypothesis: The addition of a series of musculoskeletal techniques to normal optimal care for the treatment of a respiratory exacerbation in inpatient adults with cystic fibrosis, will lead to further improvements in pain…
- Trial name
- NCT00806884
- Testing
- Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Treatment, Control group measurements
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Down Syndrome, Adaptive Behavior
Life Skills Improved in Children With Down Syndrome After Using Assistive Technology
Enhancing independence and quality of life are key modifiable outcomes that are short- and long-term goals for children with Down syndrome (DS) and for their parents.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Adaptive Behavior, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05343468
- Testing
- The MapHabit System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- MapHabit, Inc.
Improve Mental Health
The Impact of a Humor Seminar on General Well Being, Quality of Life and Psychological Distress Among Community Dwelling Elders
1. Senior citizens living in the community who participate in a humor seminar will have improved health quality of life compared to those not participating in the seminar. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01414218
- Testing
- Humor as a Way of Life Seminar
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Happy Nation Society
Burn Scar
Scar Mobilization Improves Scars and Quality of Life in Burned Children.
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effect of scar tissue mobilization on scar thickness, pliability, and quality of life in children with upper extremity burns.
- Trial name
- NCT07578883
- Testing
- Scar tissue mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity
Effects of Home Gluten Immunogenic Peptide Testing on Children With Celiac Disease
This study aims to investigate how knowledge of gluten immunogenic peptide (GIP) levels in stool and urine affects subsequent adherence to a gluten-free diet.
- Conditions
- Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, Gluten Enteropathy, Gastrointestinal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03462979
- Testing
- Immunochromatographic lateral flow test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Prostate Cancer
Technologies to Improve QoL of Prostate Cancer
The M.I.O Project, which stands for Comprehensive Oncological Medicine, aims to comprehensively and multidisciplinary address the effects of prostate cancer, specifically in patients with hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate…
- Trial name
- MIO (NCT06516276)
- Testing
- Mobile App M.I.O
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana
Asthma
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Decision Support to Improve Outpatient Asthma Care
To determine whether an innovative clinical decision support system embedded in an existing electronic health record (EHR) will improve provider adherence to the existing National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)…
- Trial name
- NCT00918944
- Testing
- Control, Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Invasive Breast Carcinoma
Exercise in Improving Health and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
This randomized pilot trial studies how well exercise works in improving health and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Participating in an exercise program to maintain physical activity may help to improve health and…
- Trial name
- NCT03679559
- Testing
- Best Practice, Exercise Intervention (home walking program and resistance training), Exercise Intervention (home-based Zumba program and resistance training)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Children
High Tone Power Therapy for Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Children
Balance reactions and postural control are inadequate in children with CP which affect their daily living activities. So, different treatment modalities have been used to improve balance for cerebral palsy children.
- Trial name
- NCT05689346
- Testing
- high tone power therapy, traditional physical therapy exercises
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis
Healthy Approach to Physical and Psychological Problems in Youngsters With IBD (HAPPY-IBD).
The presented study aims to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease and increased symptoms of anxiety and depression by using the disease specific CBT program (PASCET-PI)in order…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Anxiety
- Trial name
- HAPPY-IBD (NCT02265588)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Chronic Illness
Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Family-Oriented Support for Young Carers and Their Families in Germany
The purpose of this study is to develop and implement evidence-based and family-oriented support for young carers and their families in Germany.
- Trial name
- NCT00734942
- Testing
- support service
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Witten/Herdecke