Clinical trials: Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Efficacy and Outcomes of a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a specially-constructed crib mattress that delivers gentle vibrations (stochastic vibrotactile stimulation) as a complementary, non-pharmacological intervention for treating…
- Trial name
- NCT02801331
- Testing
- Stochastic Vibrotactile Stimulation (SVS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Elisabeth B Salisbury
Cancer Survivor, Fatigue
Home-Based Programs for Improving Sleep in Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: Following a program that uses written materials and pre-recorded mp3 devices may help improve the sleep of cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivor, Fatigue, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00993928
- Testing
- Home-based sleep intervention
- Where
- 193 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Parkinson Disease
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease 2
The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older…
- Trial name
- NCT03882879
- Testing
- Karate Classes, Pre-Intervention Study Visit, Bimonthly Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
End Stage Kidney Disease (ESRD), Hemodialysis
Hand Reflexology for Fatigue and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of hand reflexology massage (HRM) in reducing fatigue and anxiety among adult patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
- Conditions
- End Stage Kidney Disease (ESRD), Hemodialysis, Anxiety, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07253831
- Testing
- Hand Reflexology Massage, Standard
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Kufa University
Dementia
IDEA Study Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Trial in Nigeria
This trials of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in Tanzania is part of the larger Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans (IDEA) study.
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT02233530)
- Testing
- CST intervention
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- William Keith Gray
Parkinson's Disease
Poised for Parkinson's - an Intervention to Increase Embodied Agency in People With Parkinson's Disease and Their Carers
The purpose of the study is to develop, deliver, and test an online Alexander-based training program for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners.
- Trial name
- NCT04726709
- Testing
- Poised for Parkinson's
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Idaho
Sleep Quality
Improving Sleep in Veterans and Their CGs
This study addresses the neglected topic of sleep disturbance in older caregiving dyads-a topic that has important implications for the safety, health, functioning and quality of life of older Veterans living at home and being…
- Trial name
- SLEEP-E Dyads (NCT02057068)
- Testing
- SLEEP-E Dyads Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Obesity
Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Gain Management for Patients With Schizophrenia
The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention for weight gain management for patients from schizophrenia spectrum compared to treatment as usual (TAU), and to evaluate the effects of this program on…
- Trial name
- NCT01368406
- Testing
- wellness program
- Where
- 4 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
SAFE at Home: A Service to Provide Social Engagement to Community-Dwelling Persons With Dementia
The proposed Phase 1 study will involve initial development and evaluation of a new service called Social Activities For Engagement at Home or SAFE at Home (SaH).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Dementia, Vascular, Dementia, Mixed
- Trial name
- NCT05516147
- Testing
- SAFE at Home
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Hopeful Aging
Adherence, Medication
Alterations in the Vaginal Microenvironment Using a Non-pharmacological Intervention
Breast cancer patients commonly take medications to reduce the risk of recurrence, including aromatase inhibitors (AIs). AIs can cause significant side effects that reduce patient adherence.
- Trial name
- NCT03739983
- Testing
- Vaginal Renewal Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Alcohol Use Disorder, Heavy Drinking
Online Insomnia Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) inflicts enormous physical, emotional, and financial burdens on the individual and society at large. Insomnia is highly prevalent among individuals with AUD, and disrupted sleep contributes…
- Trial name
- NCT05630118
- Testing
- SHUTi Intervention, Web-Based Insomnia Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jessica Weafer
Caregiver
A Non-pharmacological Intervention for Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Family Caregivers (Care Partners Program)
The proposed study will develop and test the efficacy and feasibility of a dyadic-based intervention program (DT), delivered through state-of-the art computer tablet technology.
- Trial name
- CPProgram (NCT03333252)
- Testing
- Intervention Condition, Control Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Burn, Child
Virtual Reality Distraction for Procedural Pain Management and Anxiety in Children With Burn Injuries : A Pilot Study
Procedural pain is the most intense and often undertreated pain associated with burn injuries. The use of analgesics does not always provide optimal relief and is accompanied by several side effects.
- Conditions
- Burn, Child, Pain, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT02794103
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Distraction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Child, Hospitalized
Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Interventions in Management of Venipuncture Pain.
To evaluate whether an integration of pharmacological and non- pharmacological interventions is more effective than either one of intervention in pain reduction during pediatric peripheral venipuncture.
- Trial name
- NCT04275336
- Testing
- EMLA application, Distraction techniques, EMLA cream and distraction techniques
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 354 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Acute Mountain Sickness
Study Looking at End Expiratory Pressure for Altitude Illness Decrease (SLEEP-AID)
The study is examining if an over-the-counter device (Theravent) worn while sleeping can reduce acute mountain sickness upon awakening in a high altitude trekking population.
- Trial name
- SLEEP-AID (NCT01842906)
- Testing
- Theravent, Control
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Internet Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Pediatric Chronic Pancreatitis
Abdominal pain is common in children with chronic and acute recurring pancreatitis (CP, ARP), and as they continue into adulthood, the disease progresses with increased pain and greater exposure to opioids.
- Trial name
- NCT03707431
- Testing
- Web-based CBT, Pain Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Sleep Disorders
Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Sleep in Post-Acute Rehabilitation
This project is a randomized controlled trial to test whether a multicomponent, nonpharmacological intervention improves sleep/wake patterns and functional recovery among older people undergoing post-acute rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT00333619
- Testing
- Nonpharmacological sleep intervention, Active control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Dementia, Vascular, Alzheimer Disease
LEAD IT! An App to Enable Persons With Early Stage Dementia to Lead Group Activities for Their Peers
The proposed Phase 2 project will involve the further development and evaluation of LEAD IT!, which is a tablet-based app designed to enable persons with dementia to lead activities for their peers (i.e., other persons with…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Vascular, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mixed
- Trial name
- NCT05516342
- Testing
- LEAD IT! Programming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Hopeful Aging
ADHD
A Novel, Non-pharmacological, Intervention for the Management of ADHD in Adolescents
This is a 2-month study in which eligible ADHD adolescents will be provided with personalized VIZO Glasses
- Trial name
- NCT05835336
- Testing
- VIZO Glasses
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- VIZO Specs Ltd
Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Use Disorder
Extended-release Naltrexone and Care Management for Alcohol Dependent Frequent Emergency Department Users
Our primary aim is to assess the feasibility of initiating treatment in the ED with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) plus care management (CM) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT02445339
- Testing
- XR-NTX+CM (Extended-Release Naltrexone plus Care Management)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health