Clinical trials: Non-pharmacological Intervention
Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Brain Gym Therapy on Quality of Sleep Among Elderly People
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of Brain Gym Therapy on the quality of sleep among elderly individuals attending healthcare facilities.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Cognitive Function Abnormal, Old Age; Debility
- Trial name
- BG/E (NCT06553690)
- Testing
- Brain Gym Therapy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Anxiety, Stress (Psychology)
Cellphone Access for Lowered Maternal Anxiety and Stress in Cesarean Sections
This study looks at whether allowing mothers to use their personal cellphone during a planned cesarean section (C-section) under spinal anesthesia can reduce stress and anxiety and improve their overall birth experience.
- Trial name
- CALMAS-CS (NCT07759726)
- Testing
- Cell Phone Use
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beirut Arab University
Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
Effectiveness of Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation for Improving Insomnia and Sleep Cycles in Healthcare Professionals: A Pilot Study
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation (BDAS) in improving sleep quality among healthcare professionals experiencing insomnia.
- Trial name
- BDAS-HP (NCT07252128)
- Testing
- Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chi Mei Medical Hospital
Sleep, Atrial Fibrillation
Impact of Sleep Quality on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
Sleep is a basic human need and is essential for good quality of life, good health. In fact, humans spend one third of their life time in sleeping or attempting to do so.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Atrial Fibrillation, Delirium, Postoperative, Complications, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT06527105
- Testing
- Eye masks and ear plugs
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center
Anxiety and Fear
Comparison of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Alleviating Preoperative Anxiety In Children
The purpose of this study is to find out any beneficial effects of electronic devices over preoperative pharmacological intervention in the preoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT05469412
- Testing
- iPad®, Midazolam
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety
The Effect of Preoperative Hugging With Family Members on Preoperative Anxiety Levels and Postoperative Pain
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Trial name
- NCT07369544
- Testing
- Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery., The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Pregnancy, Anxiety
Mandala Coloring in Late Pregnancy
Anxiety, depression and poor sleep are common in the last months of pregnancy and often occur together. Medication options during pregnancy are limited, so simple, safe non-drug methods are needed.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Anxiety, Depression, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07906743
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fidan Balkaya
Pregnancy, Delivery Care
Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding
Study Design This study is a quasi-experimental research designed to examine the effects of massage and warm shower-used as non-pharmacological methods during labor-on birth satisfaction, maternal comfort, and breastfeeding…
- Trial name
- NCT07151144
- Testing
- Massage, Shower
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Newborn
The Efficacy of Non-pharmacological Interventions on Pain Levels, Crying Times and Voice Decibels in Newborns
This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of different non-pharmacological interventions (kangaroo care, holding on mother's lap, white noise listening, ambient sound listening) on newborns' crying times, voice…
- Trial name
- NCT04033874
- Testing
- kangaroo care, holding on the mother's lap, white noise listening
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Burns Degree Second
EFFECTS OF VİRTUAL REALİTY AND MOBİLE PHONE-BASED DİSTRACTİON ON PAİN AND ANXİETY DURİNG BURN DRESSİNG CHANGES: A RANDOMİZED CONTROLLED TRİAL
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) and smartphone-based distraction methods on pain and anxiety during dressing changes in outpatients with burns.
- Trial name
- NCT07507448
- Testing
- VR, Smartphone Distraction
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Senem Andı
Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function
Integrating Halotherapy Into Preseason Training Improves Respiratory and Aerobic Performance in Elite Female Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week halotherapy intervention on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, and intermittent running performance in elite female…
- Conditions
- Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function, Athletic Performance, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07406386
- Testing
- Halotherapy Group, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Labor Pain and Anxiety, Labor Progress
Effects of Dim Light During Labor on Pain, Anxiety, and Labor Progress
The environment of the labor room may influence how women experience childbirth. Light levels, in particular, may affect comfort, stress, and the course of labor.
- Trial name
- DIM-LIGHT (NCT07310602)
- Testing
- Dim Light Exposure During Labor, Routine Labor Room Lighting
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pınar Erdoğan
Pain, Procedural, Child
Efficacy of Animation, Buzzy, and Multiple Interventions on Pain in Children
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of providing procedural informational animation, Buzzy application during the procedure, the combination of both interventions (Animated video and Buzzy), and standard care on…
- Conditions
- Pain, Procedural, Child, Phlebotomy, Venipuncture
- Trial name
- NCT05374902
- Testing
- Providing procedural informational animation video, Buzzy, Multiple interventions
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Procedural Anxiety, Procedural Pain
Artificial Intelligence-Supported Visual Guide for Preschool Children Undergoing Medical Procedures
Children frequently experience anxiety, pain, and negative behavioral changes during common medical procedures such as venous blood sampling, vaccination, injection, and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.
- Conditions
- Procedural Anxiety, Procedural Pain, Behavioral Changes
- Trial name
- AIVIP (NCT07704112)
- Testing
- AI-Supported Visual Guide
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Daily Activities, Eye Health
Nursing Intervention of Blinking Exercises to Alleviate Dry Eye and Enhance Daily Life in Older Adults
The study aimed to evaluate the effect of blinking exercises in improving eye dryness and daily life in older adults. Participants aged 60 years and older of both genders, diagnosed with dry eyes and patients who were alert and…
- Trial name
- blinking dry (NCT07110467)
- Testing
- blinking exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norther Private Collage of Nursing
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Food Related Video and the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV) is a common problem following surgery and anesthesia. There are risk factors that increase the incidence of PONV that are related to the patient, to the surgical procedure or to the anesthetic…
- Trial name
- NCT04719910
- Testing
- Visual exposure to taped food preparation, Visual exposure to topics not related to food
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Suicidal Ideation, Depression
Gamified VR Sports for Elderly Suicidal Ideation
Detailed Description: This quasi-experimental study investigates the effectiveness of a gamified sports exercise intervention delivered through virtual reality (VR) to improve mental health and life expectancy in elderly…
- Conditions
- Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- VR-LIFE-SI (NCT06856083)
- Testing
- Gamified Virtual Reality Sports Exercise Program, Traditional Sports Exercise Program for Elderly Individuals with Suicidal Thoughts
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Preschoolers With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This study is designed to evaluate two potential treatments for children with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that do not involve the use of medication.
- Trial name
- NIPA (NCT01462032)
- Testing
- Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS), Parent support and education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queens College, The City University of New York
Mild Cognitive Impairment, The Cognitive Normal Elderly
The Effects of Multidomain Non-pharmacological Interventions on the Elderly With or Without Mild Cognitive Impairment
The study aiming to investigate the efficacy, safety, and potential mechanism of a multimodal intervention on cognitive function in individuals with MCI or the cognitive normal elderly living in a community.
- Trial name
- NCT05483790
- Testing
- the multimodal intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Pain, Breast Feeding
Non-pharmacological Analgesic Effects on Term Newborns
The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic effects of four non-pharmacological interventions: skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, oral sucrose and nonnutritive sucking in newborns receiving a heel lance procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT03421158
- Testing
- breastfeeding, oral sucrose, Skin-to-Skin contact
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University