Clinical trials: Health Behaviour Change
Tobacco Dependence
Changing Thought and Action in Tobacco Dependence With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
This study will examine the effects of high frequency, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on decision-making and smoking behavior.
- Trial name
- rTMS (NCT00973622)
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) 10 Hertz (Hz), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) 20Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Psychological Aspects, Skin Temperature Change
Enhancing Autonomic Regulation and Attention Through Biofeedback in Female Athletes
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a multimodal biofeedback intervention on autonomic function and sustained attention in female volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Psychological Aspects, Skin Temperature Change, Biofeedback Training, Volleyball Players
- Trial name
- NCT07061834
- Testing
- Biofeedback training, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Adolescent Behavior, Lifestyle Modification
A Family-centred Approach Enhancing Cardiovascular Health in Ugandan Adolescents and Their Families
The FaCe-D Study, with funding from the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) through Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) aims to adapt and implement an evidence-based family centred approach (FCA) to prevent…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Lifestyle Modification, Cardiovascular Disease Other
- Trial name
- FaCe-D (NCT07265453)
- Testing
- The immediate (treatment) arm, will receive the FaCe-D intervention comprising of 'HOME VISITS, DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH MESSAGING, Control Arm - standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 1,280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Prediabetic State
A Study of Attitudes About the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 is well recognized as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, as well as a significant contributor to health disparities within the population.
- Trial name
- NCT00323349
- Testing
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing, Education tailored to learning style preferences
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Dietary Habits, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices
Evaluation Nutrition Education Intervention on Pulse and Cereal Mix for Complementary Food in Southern Ethiopia
The overall purpose of the study is to evaluate nutrition education interventions to promote pulse incorporated complementary food to the wider rural community through the government system to improve maternal knowledge, attitude…
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Wasting
- Trial name
- NCT02638571
- Testing
- enhanced education on pulse use in complementary foods
- Volunteers
- 772 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Healthy
Effects of a Diet Based on Inulin-rich Vegetables on Gut Health and Nutritional Behaviour in Healthy Humans
Inulin-type fructans (ITF) are fermentable dietary fibres that can confer beneficial health effects through changes in the gut microbiota. However, their effect on gut sensitivity and nutritional behaviour is a matter of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT03540550
- Testing
- Diet based on inulin-rich vegetables
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cystic Fibrosis
Changes in Adherence After Playing "My Life With CF" Game
Nonadherence to treatment regimes among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is well documented in the literature. Unfortunately, few interventions have been successful at improving adherence rates in this patient population.
- Trial name
- NCT00688051
- Testing
- My Life with CF game
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Smoking Cessation
Patient Experience Recommender System for Persuasive Communication Tailoring
The purpose of this study is to maximize patient perspective and effectively support lifestyle choices, investigators will develop the "Patient Experience Recommender System for Persuasive Communication Tailoring." PERSPeCT is a…
- Trial name
- PERSPECT (NCT02200432)
- Testing
- PERSPeCT Recommender System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 972 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Maternal Behavior
"Nuestras Historias": Evaluating the Impact of Community-Created Digital Stories on Pre- and Perinatal Health Motivation in the Peruvian Amazon
"Nuestras Historias" curriculum is a tablet-based digital story curriculum that was created through community-based participatory methods.
- Trial name
- NCT06013787
- Testing
- "Nuestras Historias"
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Stage-based Exercise Promotion Study
The purpose of this study is to increase regular physical activity among students by fostering self-management competencies. The intervention was implemented as paper-pencil intervention.
- Trial name
- STEPS (NCT01289145)
- Testing
- Motivational intervention, Volitional intervention, Active Control
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Freie Universität Berlin
Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS
Improving Menstrual Health Through BCC Among Bangladeshi University Students
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) intervention in improving menstrual health among female university students in Bangladesh.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS, Menstrual Irregularity
- Trial name
- NCT07047222
- Testing
- Behavioral change communication (BCC) module
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 498 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Weight Loss, Behavior, Health
Mobile Behavior Change Program for Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of a Noom Breast Cancer Weight Loss Program on weight loss outcomes, quality of life, and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT04753268
- Testing
- Noom Healthy Weight Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Noom Inc.
Depressive Symptoms, Happiness
Believing People Can Change: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Incremental Theory Intervention in Adolescence
This study will test the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention that teaches youth that they can grow and change, known as "growth mindset." Similar growth mindset interventions have improved youths' well-being and…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Happiness, Life Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT04133389
- Testing
- Growth mindset of personality educational intervention, Growth mindset of athletic ability educational intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 576 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Medication Non-adherence
Improving Adherence and Outcomes by Artificial Intelligence-Adapted Text Messages
Uncontrolled hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and many patients fail to take their antihypertensive medication as prescribed.
- Trial name
- AIM@BP (NCT02454660)
- Testing
- SMS (Text messages)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Mental Health
Feasibility & Acceptability of a Culturally Adapted Socio Emotional Learning Intervention for Pakistani Adolescents
The aim of the study is to improve socioemotional learning skills of adolescents in public school settings of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT07434531
- Testing
- Magnificent Mei & Friends Comic Series
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
NIDDM
APAD2: Effects of Rehabilitation Programme in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) Among Type 2 Diabetics
The principal objective is to assess and analyze the effects of a six month programme in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) on physical activity, compliance, and insulin resistance among type 2 diabetics.
- Trial name
- NCT00234273
- Testing
- Rehabilitation programme in Adapted Physical Activity (APA), Therapeutic education primarily focused on dietary
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Overweight/Obesity
Trial of a New Online Programme for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating.
Many healthy lifestyle interventions have been developed to help people change their activity and diet, lose weight and thus reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disorders (CVD).
- Trial name
- NCT03032731
- Testing
- Website and pedometer intervention, Control
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
A Novel Obesity Prevention Program for High-Risk Infants in Primary Care
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a responsive parenting obesity prevention program with infants and caregivers of color (e.g., non-White; Hispanic/Latinx) and/or who are economically marginalized (i.e., publicly…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Weight Gain, Weight Gain Trajectory
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT06028113)
- Testing
- THRIVE 2.0
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Overweight
Evaluating the SWW Method Dietary Intervention for HbA1c and Weight Management as a Preventative Intervention in Women
This study evaluated the SWW Method®, a 12-week dietary and lifestyle intervention based on the carbohydrate-insulin model, in a healthy cohort of women aged 35-75.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Overweight, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07463417
- Testing
- SWW Method® Dietary and Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sarah Wragge Wellness
Behavior, Health, Diet Modification
Testing the Feasibility of the DASH Cloud Intervention Using Amazon Alexa
The DASH diet is a proven behavioral strategy to reduce blood pressure, however, national adherence rates are poor. Using digital health tools may help to improve adoption of the DASH diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03455946
- Testing
- DASH cloud with Alexa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University