Clinical trials: Joy
Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
Feasibility of the JOIN4JOY Programme to Reduce Sedentary Behaviour and Increase Physical Activity in Older Adults.
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) programmes for older people in the community and long-term care facilities traditionally focus on achieving functional and health improvements.
- Trial name
- JOIN4JOY (NCT06100835)
- Testing
- Complex intervention involving physical activity and behaviour change techniques
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Mental Well-being, Happiness
Joyful Parenting Pilot Project RCT Study
Aims: To enhance mental well-being of adolescents, adults and their families by creating a positive, happy and joyful environment in the community. Targets: Parents aged 12-59 and their family members in Hong Kong.
- Trial name
- NCT03282071
- Testing
- Joyful Parenting Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Metabolic Syndrome, Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
The Dose-response Effects of High Intensity Functional Training on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
This study aims to explore the dose effects of three weekly volumes of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on apolipoprotein B (ApoB), triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol (CHOL) content of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), very…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Atherogenic Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05001126
- Testing
- HIFT 1x/week, HIFT 2x/week, HIFT 3x/week
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Van Guilder
Physiological Stress, Psychological Distress
A Health Apps for Post-Pandemic Years for People With Physiological and Psychosocial Distress
The negative impacts on physical and psychological health brought by COVID-19 seem to perpetuate in the post-pandemic era. It is estimated that there will be an impending mental health crisis in the general population in the…
- Conditions
- Physiological Stress, Psychological Distress, COVID-19 Stress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05459896
- Testing
- Physical Activity Training, Mindfulness-based Intervention, Energy Conservation Techniques
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 814 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Muscle Loss, Obesity
Long-term Intervention Effects of a Personalized, Home-based Exercise Program and Nutritional Advice, Along With the Inclusion of a Pre-workout Multi-ingredient Supplement on the Body Composition, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life of Middle-aged and Older Adults (40-70 Years)
The purpose of this study is to analyse the potential benefits of ingesting a commercially available pre-workout multi-ingredient supplement providing ~90 Kcal.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04630977
- Testing
- Multi-ingredient Pre-workout supplement, Progressive Resistance Training, Nutritional Patterns Guideline
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Biophilic Environmental Design, Traditional Exercise Design
This Study Explores Whether Adding Natural Elements Like Plants and Sunlight to Indoor Gyms Makes Exercise Feel Easier, More Enjoyable, and Improves Performance. By Comparing Workouts in Nature-inspired and Plain Gym Settings, it Aims to Find Better Ways to Design Fitness Spaces in Cities.
The goal of this observational study is to examine whether exercising in a biophilic environment - a space designed to include natural elements like real plants, simulated sunlight, nature sounds, and outdoor views - can improve…
- Trial name
- NCT06928311
- Testing
- Exercise Environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Mental Health Wellness 1, Happiness
Effects of an 8-day Advanced Meditation, Samyama on Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Wellbeing ,and Associated Neural Mechanisms
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Samyama program on blood levels of selected neurotransmitters before and after the program, and associate with corresponding effects on mind/psyche before and after the…
- Conditions
- Mental Health Wellness 1, Happiness, Depression, Consciousness, Level Altered
- Trial name
- NCT04366544
- Testing
- Part A1: Survey, Part A2: Sample collection, Part B:
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 759 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Exercise Adherence, Physical Activity Enjoyment
The Effect of Exercise Intensity on Adherence
This study aims to advance the knowledge of a novel strategy of exercise to help people achieve the health benefits of exercise in less commitment time.
- Conditions
- Exercise Adherence, Physical Activity Enjoyment, Cardiometabolic Health, Cardiovascular Health
- Trial name
- NCT05057416
- Testing
- Exercise Adherence
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Well-being at Work
Well-being at Work: Research Into Happiness at Work
Organizations are becoming increasingly aware that employees are an important factor in gaining and maintaining competitive advantage.
- Trial name
- NCT05660330
- Testing
- Holistic semi-tailormade well-being intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Responsive Parenting
Effects of the Happy Grow Program on Parental Self-confidence: A Randomized, Controlled Open-label Study
This is a randomized, controlled education-based interventional study without any investigational product. Study subjects are randomized to the intervention or control groups with a follow-up period of 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT05157906
- Testing
- Education based, Control
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Blood Donation, Happiness
Blood Donation and Subjective Well-being
This study investigates the psychological effects of blood donation among adult donors at the Guangzhou Blood Center. The primary objective is to examine whether a brief gratitude-based intervention delivered after donation…
- Trial name
- NCT05213130
- Testing
- Information
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 601 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Blood Center
Sleep Quality
Effect of Laughter Yoga on Sleep Quality and Happiness
In this study, the effect of laughter yoga on sleep quality and happiness level in individuals with sleep problems will be investigated.
- Trial name
- NCT05358197
- Testing
- yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Well-Being, Psychological
Behavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes of Positive Psychological Intervention
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if engaging in a multi-activity positive psychology intervention increases emotional well-being The main aims of this project are to: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06483568
- Testing
- Pathways to Happiness Intervention, Personal Organization Activities
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Korean Joint Registry for Alzheimer's Treatment and Diagnostics (JOY-ALZ)
The purpose of this research is to investigate the long-term effectiveness and safety of new Alzheimer's disease treatments, particularly monoclonal antibody therapies like lecanemab and donanemab, as well as to enhance…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- JOY-ALZ (NCT06889818)
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital