Clinical trials: Burden
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus
Incentivizing Lifestyle Modification to Reduce Disease Burden
Specifically, the main objective of this pilot and feasibility study is to develop the infrastructure that will be used in a larger study that would be proposed at a later date. Hence, this study has two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02945332
- Testing
- Required supervised walking, Non-required supervised walking, Fitbit Flex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Malaria, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Reducing the Burden of Malaria in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women and Their HIV-Exposed Children (PROMOTE-BC2)
This is a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial of 200 HIV-infected pregnant women living in Tororo, Uganda, an area of high malaria transmission.
- Trial name
- NCT02282293
- Testing
- Monthly dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) + daily trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TS)
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cerebral Palsy
the Use of Smart Mobile Application in Mothers With Cerebral Palsy Children
There are studies in the literature aimed at supporting parents who care for children who have Cerebral Palsy. Among these, the study conducted on the use of mobile applications in supporting parents has attracted attention in…
- Trial name
- NCT06102317
- Testing
- nursing consultancy with smartphone support
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parental Stress
The Effect of a Micro-Appreciation Intervention (Three-Things Journal Application) on Caregiver Burden, Family Functioning, and Happiness Levels for Mothers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which individuals experience significant difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT07124091
- Testing
- Positive Event Writing Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Stroke
The "Know Your Numbers" Program in Atahualpa
Persons voluntarily attending the Community Center of the Atahualpa Project during one calendar year will be evaluated by trained personnel to check their cardiovascular health status.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Stroke, Ischemic Heart Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01831908
- Testing
- Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clínica Kennedy
Burns
Simulation-Based Training on the Preparedness and Burden of Caregiver
Major burn injuries are serious traumas that cause physical and psychological problems. The acute period that begins with admission to the hospital is followed by a rehabilitation period that lasts for months or even years.
- Trial name
- NCT04745208
- Testing
- Simulation based education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Head Injury, Face
Craneofacial Injuries in Rink Hockey Athletes
To collect the number of injuries that affect the face and head in rink hockey athletes prospectively during a regular season.
- Conditions
- Head Injury, Face, Concussion, Brain
- Trial name
- NCT05400551
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oviedo
MBSR, Caregiver
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
This randomized controlled study evaluate the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on the state-trait anxiety, hopelessness, self-compassion and care burden of the families of psychotic patients.
- Trial name
- Mindfulness (NCT05245305)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Atherosclerosis
Arterial Function and Atherosclerosis in Essential Thrombocythemia
The aim of the study is to examine (a) whether patients with JAK2 V617F positive ET in comparison to age-and sex-matched, apparently healthy control subjects show more advanced progression of arterial stiffness, pulse-wave…
- Trial name
- NCT03828422
- Testing
- imaging
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Aging, Premature, Congenital Heart Disease
White Matter Hyperintensities Burden in Adult Patients With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: a Pilot Study
The study aims at investigating the role of cyanotic congenital heart disease (cCHD) on brain aging. The investigators assume that due to congenital and acquired cardiovascular abnormalities, cCHD patients could show radiologic…
- Conditions
- Aging, Premature, Congenital Heart Disease, White Matter Hyperintensities
- Trial name
- NCT03487302
- Testing
- Brain MRI, Neuropsychological test battery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Caregiver Burden
PNF Method for Those Working in Special Education
The aim of the study was to examine the acute effect of self-proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on chest mobility, posterior muscle chain mobility and respiratory functions in caregivers of children with…
- Trial name
- NCT06466239
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Exercise, Gait
Rhythmically Entrained Exercise in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro conduct a single-arm intervention trial to investigate the efficacy of a music-based group exercise program for community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Gait, Cognitive Decline, Caregiver Burden
- Trial name
- REECO (NCT05462977)
- Testing
- Group exercise program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Stress
Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers of Persons With Neurodegeneration
The purpose of this study is to assess whether an 8-week mindfulness program enhances psychological well-being (e.g., stress, depressive symptoms), biological indicators of stress (e.g., inflammation), and cognitive function…
- Trial name
- MCP (NCT06200909)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation, Psychoeducation, Wait list control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 232 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toronto Metropolitan University
Dementia, Quality of Life
Caring for Caregivers and People Living With Dementia Under Home-Based Primary Care
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop a dementia care intervention for persons receiving home-based primary care (HBPC) and living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers, and test the feasibility of implementing the…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Quality of Life, Caregiver Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05849259
- Testing
- Dementia Care Quality at Home
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Alcohol Use Disorder
Study of the Drivers of Late Diagnosis of Alcohol Related Diseases, Alone or in Combination With Metabolic Dysfunconal Associated Fatty Liver Disease, Implementation and Evaluation of Itnerventions to Reduce Its Burden.
Excessive alcohol use is a leading risk factor for preventable disability and death. Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is one of the better-known detrimental consequences of alcohol abuse and is the main cause of…
- Conditions
- Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Alcohol Use Disorder, Metabolic and Alcohol Related/Associated Liver Disease, Metabolic Disfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- Trial name
- StopALD (NCT06403332)
- Testing
- brief intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn
Long-Term Burden of BPD and Health-Related Quality of Life (BronQ Family)
The objective of this study is to examine the long-term impact of having a child with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) on the parents and caregivers from the time of diagnosis through adulthood.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn, HRQOL (Health Related Quality Of Life)
- Trial name
- BronQ Family (NCT07134387)
- Testing
- N/A, no intervention, participation in survey
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants
Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life
Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life, Family Function and Family Resilience Among Caregivers of Children With Medical Complexity.
The purpose of this study is to employ a mixed methods research approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods to thoroughly understand the relationships among caregiver burden, quality of life, family functioning, and…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life, Family Function, Family Resilience
- Trial name
- NCT06503419
- Testing
- non-intervention
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Low Back Pain
Study on the Sociopsychoemotional Mechanism of Dysfunction in Patients With Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain is defined as pain that extends from the 12th rib to the iliac bone, and its increasing incidence makes it one of the major causes of decreased productivity worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06684665
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Alzheimer Dementia, Caregiver
Telephone-delivered Mindfulness Intervention for African American Dementia Caregivers
This study is assesses the feasibility and acceptability of telephone-delivered mindfulness training designed to alleviate caregiver burden for African-American rural caregivers of individuals with moderate to severe dementia, as…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Dementia, Caregiver, Dementia Alzheimers
- Trial name
- NCT04058886
- Testing
- Telephone-delivered Mindfulness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Caregiver Burden
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the World Health Organization QualityRights Training in Italy
The research aims to promote human rights of people with psychosocial disabilities. The design will be a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT06484205
- Testing
- WHO QualityRights e-training, Emotional intelligence e-training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cagliari