Clinical trials: Joy
Emotion Regulation, Parent-Child Relations
Improving Emotional Regulation Skills of Children in Difficulty in Shenzhen
The study aims to 1) improve the emotional regulation strategies of children in difficulty in Shenzhen, and 2) develop and publish a set of evidence-based intervention manuals for professional use.
- Conditions
- Emotion Regulation, Parent-Child Relations, Happiness, Positive Affect
- Trial name
- NCT06331936
- Testing
- Emotion regulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City University of Hong Kong
Family Health, Happiness and Harmony, Physical Health
Family Drama Project II
A harmonious family relationship has significant effects on the psychological well-being and development of children. Good communication between parents and children is a crucial element for family health, happiness and harmony.
- Trial name
- NCT04048915
- Testing
- Long live drama, Short live drama
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 7,026 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Job Stress, Workplace Stress
Breath Regulation and Yogic Exercise An Online Therapy for Calm and Happiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study will examine the feasibility of conducting an online Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in frontline hospital and long term care healthcare staff in managing COVID-19 patients in London, ON.
- Conditions
- Job Stress, Workplace Stress, Compassion Fatigue, Psychological Trauma
- Trial name
- BREATH (NCT04368676)
- Testing
- Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), Health Enhancement Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Depression, Loneliness
Nature-Oriented Chatbots on Older Adults' Mental Health
This study aims to explore the influence of nature-oriented chatbots on the mental health of older adults residing alone. Leveraging the therapeutic potential of nature exposure and the interactive capabilities of chatbot…
- Conditions
- Depression, Loneliness, Happiness, Connection With Nature
- Trial name
- NCT06423027
- Testing
- Nature-Oriented Chatbots
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Over 18 Years Old
Effects of Kinesio Taping on Premenstrual Syndrome
This randomized, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on PMS symptoms, happiness, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07155720
- Testing
- Intervention (Kinesio Taping) group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yağmur SÜRMELİ AKBAL
Well-being
Enduring Happiness and Continued Self-Enhancement (ENHANCE) 2.0
The study is designed to compare the efficacy of two programs intended to improve happiness and well-being among healthy, community adults between the ages of 25 and 75 years.
- Trial name
- NCT03257527
- Testing
- ENHANCE group, MBSR group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
College Student Mental Health, Mindfulness
Picture This: Bringing Joy Into Focus and Developing Healthy Habits of Mind
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether photography-based, smartphone exercises can increase well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in college and graduate students.
- Conditions
- College Student Mental Health, Mindfulness, Positive Emotions, Savoring
- Trial name
- NCT07313696
- Testing
- Attentional focus on positive emotion via photography, Social Sharing, Taking Photographs of daily life events and moments
- Volunteers
- 259 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Parkinsons Disease with Dementia
Neuropsychological Profiles and Musical Engagement in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease
The goal of this Multicenter observational pilot study is to Compare the specifics of musical engagement (behaviors related to music in everyday life) in subjects aged over 60 with Alzheimer s disease, Parkinson s disease and…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Parkinsons Disease with Dementia, Non Pharmacological Intervention
- Trial name
- MUSENGAGE (NCT06688968)
- Testing
- neuropsychologist interview, questionnaire
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Self-Perception, Body Weight
Effects of Active Video Games in Physically Inactive Children
Inactivity was reported to be high in children and considered to be the fourth common cause of death in all ages. The reason for children is usually the increasing indoor use of sedentary screen time.
- Trial name
- AVGAME (NCT03720938)
- Testing
- Active Video Games
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Family Relationship, Family Health, Happiness and Harmony
Enhancing Family Well-being Project
Background: Shamshuipo District has the highest proportion of low income families, and a relatively large percentage of single parents, elderly, new immigrants among all districts in Hong Kong (Census and Statistics Department…
- Trial name
- NCT01720992
- Testing
- A theory-based action planning toolkit
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Mindfulness, Occupational Stress
Are Mindfulness Programs in the Workplace Effective at Reducing Stress
The objective of this study is to determine whether a mindfulness coaching program was efficacious at reducing work stress, improving psychological and physical health outcomes, and improving work outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04425356
- Testing
- LifeXT Program
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American Heart Association
Health Behavior
Promoting Family Health, Happiness, and Harmony Through a Community-based "Learning Family" Campaign
According to the Social Welfare Department statistics, Kwun Tong has been ranked as the highest for the reported cases of elderly abuse (12.3%), the second and fourth highest for the reported cases of battered spouse (9.2%) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02851667
- Testing
- Resident training programs
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 980 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
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
Frailty at Older Adults, Health Promotion
Effects of HAPPY GO GO Game on Health of Rural Elderly
The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of the "HAPPY GO GO" somatosensory game on physical and mental health in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above living in rural Chiayi…
- Trial name
- NCT07191613
- Testing
- HAPPY GO GO Somatosensory Game
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Exercise Training
Higher Enjoyment in Response to High Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise
Previous research is equivocal concerning if high intensity interval training is viewed as more aversive versus moderate exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT02981667
- Testing
- Exercise intensity
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, San Marcos
Patient Acceptability to Being Invited to Take Part in Research of Relevance to Them
Would You be Happy to be Contacted About Research?
The aim of this study is to re-examine the proportion of primary care patients that would be happy to be contacted about research of relevance to them.
- Trial name
- The Who (NCT05262114)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20,969 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keele University
Family Health, Happiness and Harmony, Physical Health
Happy Family Kitchen Movement Project
In recent years, Hong Kong is undergoing rapid changes together with macro social and economic trends. The increasingly complex and diverse family structure is leading to a major concern in the well-being of families, including…
- Conditions
- Family Health, Happiness and Harmony, Physical Health, Psychosocial Health, Family Communication
- Trial name
- HFKM (NCT02563613)
- Testing
- Physical Exercise (PE), Healthy Diet (HD), Wait-list Control (C)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,419 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Midwifery Students
Effects of Yoga on Burnout and Happiness in Midwifery Students
The health sector constitutes a highly stressful environment not only for professionals working in the field but also for students undergoing training.
- Trial name
- EYBHMS (NCT07321132)
- Testing
- Yoga Practice (Non-pharmacological, Non-device)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Well Being, Happiness
Laughie Prescription on the Well-being, Happiness, and Posttraumatic Stress Level of Nursing Students Affected by the Earthquake
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Laughie Prescription on Well-being, Happiness, and Postraumatic stress levels of nursing students affected by the earthquake in Türkiye.
- Conditions
- Well Being, Happiness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07157176
- Testing
- Daily 3-Minute Laughter Practice (Laughie Prescription)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Wellbeing, Psychological Distress
Reflective Tasks With Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
The healthcare workforce is amongst the most stressed in the United Kingdom (UK). The Coronavirus (COVID-19) health pandemic has increased depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress in this population.
- Conditions
- Wellbeing, Psychological Distress, Emotional Distress, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04728958
- Testing
- Gratitude
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sheffield