Clinical trials: Support Groups
Mental Health
Supporting Carers of Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders in Austria (SUCCEAT)
The purpose of the "Supporting Carers of Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders in Austria" (SUCCEAT) - study is to compare Workshop, Internet-based and Conventional Parental Support Groups for carers of chilren and…
- Trial name
- SUCCEAT (NCT02480907)
- Testing
- Workshop Group, Internet-based support group
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity
Mobile Health Intervention for Children With Autism
This study is a randomized clinical trial conducted in China from January 2023 to July 2025. It aims to test whether a mobile health program delivered via WeChat, with or without additional human support, can help improve body…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity, Pediatric Overweight
- Trial name
- WeChat-Autism (NCT07514910)
- Testing
- Standard Lifestyle Recommendations, WeChat-Based Mobile Health Intervention, Coach-Facilitated Tele-Group Sessions
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University
Celiac Disease in Children
Support for Adolescents With Celiac Disease
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effects of peer-interaction group support in adolescents with celiac disease (CD) in the 13-18 age group on the quality of life, friendship…
- Trial name
- NCT04533776
- Testing
- Celiac Disease Definition, Symptoms and Treatment, Difficulties Due to Celiac Disease, Gluten Free Diet in Celiac Disease
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Melike Taşdelen Baş
13-18 Year, Diagnosed at Least 6 Months Ago
Metabolic Control Adolescents Type 1 Diabetes
Purpose of the research; The aim of this study is to examine the effect of education including peer-interactive group support to be given to adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes with poor glycemic control in the 13-18 age…
- Conditions
- 13-18 Year, Diagnosed at Least 6 Months Ago, HbA1C> 7.5, Being Able to Read and Write
- Trial name
- NCT05811078
- Testing
- training sessions with peer interactive group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Healthy Nurses, Educational Activities
The Study Focuses on Training Newly Employed Nurses With Two Groups Interventional (Simulation Training) & Control (Brochure) Group Using BLS -AHA 2020 Using Simulation, the Test Includes Pre-test & 2 Post-test Surveys to Assess Knowledge, Practice & Confidence Level.
The general objective of this study is to develop, validate and evaluate the effectiveness of simulation in basic life support training (SBLST) among newly employed nurses in Jordanian governmental hospitals; the study design is…
- Trial name
- BLS-NEN-HCP (NCT06001879)
- Testing
- Simulation in basic life support training (SBLST), standard treatment by using an AHA-BLS 2020 brochure
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- yousef Shukry Mohammad Abu-Wardeh
Psychological Distress, Trauma, Psychological
Feasibility Study of a Group Intervention for Youth Wellbeing
Psychological distress, anxiety and depression are common in adolescence, and even more so following traumatic events. On Friday 15 March 2019, two mosques in Ōtautahi, Christchurch were targeted in an act of terrorism, resulting…
- Conditions
- Psychological Distress, Trauma, Psychological, Emotional Problem
- Trial name
- NCT05030909
- Testing
- transdiagnostic group treatment
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Otago
Asthma in Children
A Study of Remote Asthma Management Using an Integrated Artificial Intelligence-assisted EHR Dashboard and Mobile Device Compared With Usual Asthma Care to Treat 6-17 Year Old Patients
The main purpose of this study is to look at whether clinicians and their patients with asthma can satisfactorily perform remote asthma management at home (not visiting clinic) by using an artificial intelligence tool called…
- Trial name
- NCT06062433
- Testing
- AsthmaTuner, Asthma-Guidance and Prediction System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Case Management and Peer Support Groups for Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
The objective of CAMPS is to test and evaluate scalable models of secondary antibiotic adherence support for children newly diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
- Trial name
- CAMPS (NCT05502042)
- Testing
- Case Manager and Peer Support Group
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Coping Behavior, Emotional Distress
Creative Arts Diabetes Initiative for Youth/Young Adults Transitioning to Adult Care
The Creative Arts Diabetes Initiative will offer facilitated art therapy with a group/peer-support environment to two groups of youth/young adults, one with type 1 diabetes, and one with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Coping Behavior, Emotional Distress, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Trial name
- CADI (NCT02790892)
- Testing
- Art therapy - pre and post test measures
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Diabetes, Quality of Life
The Impact of Changing to a New Child- and Family-centered Outpatient Diabetes Clinic Focusing on Early Involvement of the Child With Diabetes, Training in Calmness Around Diabetes Management, Healthy Lifestyle, and Creating Peer-to-peer Networks
The goal of StenoChild is to strengthen the treatment of children under 10 years old with diabetes through a multi-component approach.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Quality of Life, Children
- Trial name
- StenoChild (NCT07377266)
- Testing
- Group consultations and peer-to-peer learning, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Nutritional Deficiency
Impact on Nutritional Practices: SMS and Interpersonal Communication
This cluster randomized controlled study aims to add to the evidence base on mHealth interventions by assessing the main effects of delivering nutrition messages on key maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN)…
- Trial name
- RISE (NCT03297190)
- Testing
- SMS, Interpersonal Counselling
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 2,245 people
- Sponsor
- Helen Keller International
Group 1: Carrier Care (CC) Followed by Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC) Followed by Family Choice, Group 2: Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC) Followed by Carrier Care (CC) Followed by Family Choice
Carrier Care: An Innovative Approach to Support Small Babies in the NICU
The significance of skin-to-skin care (SSC) for neonatal infants is well-documented, highlighting its benefits for both the infant and the caregiver.
- Trial name
- NCT07142564
- Testing
- Carrier Care (CC)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Professional-Patient Relations
Effectiveness of Psycho-emotional Support in Acute Spinal Cord Injury. ESPELMA Project
The purposes of the ESPELMA project are twofold: 1) To increase acute spinal cord injury patients' satisfaction with treatment while hospitalization and 2) To increase mastery among rehabilitation professionals with regard to the…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Acute, Professional-Patient Relations, Sensitivity Training Groups, Patient Non-Compliance
- Trial name
- ESPELMA (NCT01889940)
- Testing
- Training for professionals (Spinal Cord Injury Unit staff).
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ALL
Children's Laughter and Fun Yoga as Adjunctive Pain Relief Following Chemotherapy.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a home-based program that combines laughter and fun yoga can help lower pain in children receiving chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- CLAP (NCT07327138)
- Testing
- Laughter and Fun Yoga Program
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bahaa Bou Dargham
Eating Disorders
Implementing Virtual Parent Support Groups for Eating Disorders Across Canada
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has experienced a surge in new pediatric eating disorder cases and hospitalizations and long treatment waitlists, with parents experiencing anxiety due to a lack of support.
- Trial name
- vPLPSG (NCT05151900)
- Testing
- Support Group for Caregivers
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Behavior Problem
Effectiveness of the MY LIFE Treatment for Adolescents With Behavioral Problems
Objective This study examines the effects of the MY LIFE treatment, a group intervention aiming to increase hope, self-worth and social support seeking in adolescents with behavioral problems in mental health care.
- Trial name
- NCT05581914
- Testing
- MY LIFE treatment, Care as Usual
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Conduct Disorders in Children
Group-based Parenting Program to Reduce Child Conduct Disorder Symptoms in Finland
According to studies, approximately 20% of children having contact with child protection services have conduct disorder. Negative parenting can make this problem even worse.
- Trial name
- NCT03239990
- Testing
- Incredible Years, Parent group supported by home visiting
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Quality of Life
Together in Line, the Power of Informal Care in Group
An aging population means an increase of the oldest part of the population, resulting from a change in demographic behavior and an increasing lifespan. The social networks are changing and the health care costs are rising.
- Trial name
- NCT03475576
- Testing
- Keuzewijzer
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Military Spouses, Support Groups
Reintegration: The Role of Spouse Telephone BATTLEMIND Pilot Study
This study will expand the Department of Defense (DoD) one time, face-to-face post deployment BATTLEMIND training for spouses of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Guard/Reserve service members into…
- Conditions
- Military Spouses, Support Groups, Stress Disorders, Combat Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00870545
- Testing
- Telephone support groups
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Memphis VA Medical Center
Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa
Evaluation of the Communities of Healing Mentorship/Support Group Program: Assessment of Preliminary Efficacy
The goal of the study is to evaluate two 6-month adjunct interventions (peer mentorship and social support mentorship) for individuals with eating disorders.
- Conditions
- Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03317379
- Testing
- Peer mentorship, Social support mentorship, Recovery Record use with mentor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute