Clinical trials: Peer Influence
Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder
Employing Peer Outreach and Whole Health in Recovery for Homeless-Experienced Veterans
Homelessness is a national crisis in the United States, particularly in the veteran population. Due to multiple chronic conditions, homeless individuals frequently become hospitalized or are treated in emergency departments.
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder, Homelessness
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT07309224)
- Testing
- Employing Peer Outreach and Whole Health in Recovery (EMPOWER)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Get Fruved: Obesity Prevention for Older Adolescents
This program is a non-diet approach to obesity prevention for older adolescents which does not promote following a special diet to manage weight; it promotes healthy behavior associated with obesity prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT02941497
- Testing
- Social marketing and health promotion campaign
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Peer Influence
The Causes of Academic Excellence Concentrated in Dormitory
This research will take the sophomore to senior students of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine as the research object to investigate the influence of dormitory atmosphere on the academic performance, scientific…
- Trial name
- NCT05950763
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Peer Influence
Penetrating the Classroom Social Network for Children With Language Impairment Via Peer Mediated Intervention
This exploratory experiment is designed to determine the extent to which the socialization experiences and social, behavioral, and linguistic skills of preschoolers with language impairment (LI) can be improved.
- Trial name
- PEERS (NCT06182033)
- Testing
- Peer-mediated pivotal response training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Alcohol Drinking
The College, Alcohol and Peers Study (CAPS)
The present study will evaluate college students (N=100) from 2- and 4-year colleges/universities between 21-24 years old to assess anxiety, affect, broad social motives (BSM) and peer group influences on drinking and other…
- Trial name
- NCT03890484
- Testing
- Peer Type - New Peer, Peer Type - Close Friends
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
OASIS: Peer Support for T2DM in Appalachia (Peer Coaches)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of peer coaching models in older adults with unmanaged type two diabetes.
- Trial name
- OASIS (NCT06003634)
- Testing
- Peer Coaching - Peer Participants A, Peer Coaching - Peer Participants B, Peer Coaching - Peer Participants C
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Peer Influence, Alcohol-Involved Sexual Violence Perpetration
Peer Influences in Alcohol and Sexual Violence Among Marines Dyads
The goal of this experimental study is to examine the complex and multifaceted influence of peers on alcohol-involved sexual violence perpetration (ASVP) in U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) men.
- Trial name
- NCT07256275
- Testing
- Sexual Imposition Task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Opioid Prescribing
Postoperative Nudges to Reduce Opioid Prescribing
This study tests the effectiveness of two email-based behavioral nudges, one based on peer behavior and one based on best practice guidelines, in reducing excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery.
- Trial name
- POST-OP (NCT05070338)
- Testing
- Guideline-Based (Injunctive Norm) Nudges, Peer-Based (Social Norm) Nudges
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- RAND
Smoking Cessation, Smoking Reduction
Detour: a Smartphone Game to Help Youth Quit Smoking
The researchers are testing a mobile game (named Detour) to support smoking cessation in adolescents and young adults (16-25 years).
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation, Smoking Reduction, Adolescent Behavior, Social Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT06675526
- Testing
- Detour, Self-help brochure
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 604 people
- Sponsor
- Behavioural Science Institute
Drug Use, Peer Influence
The Peer-Based Retention of People Who Use Drugs in Rural Research
The purpose of this study is to, through several aims, test the effectiveness of peer-driven intervention and inform methods to optimize engagement in research in people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural America.
- Trial name
- PROUD-R2 (NCT03885024)
- Testing
- Retention Video
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 850 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Accidents, Traffic
Influence of Alcohol and Peer Passengers on Risky Driving Behavior in Young Adults
Among the many risk factors that contribute to young drivers' crash involvement, two are critical: peer passenger presence, which is unique to young drivers, and the influence of alcohol, a universal risk for drivers but one…
- Trial name
- NCT01595659
- Testing
- Passenger
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Contraception
Online Peer Influence on IUD Behaviors and Attitudes
This study will look at women's social communication about IUDs (intrauterine devices) and their attitudes and behavior related to IUD use.
- Trial name
- NCT02279043
- Testing
- Interaction with users of IUC and non-IUC users, Interaction with non-IUC users only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Burnout, Professional, Emotional Intelligence
The READ-SG Study: Effect of Peer-Facilitated Small Group Discussions
This study evaluates the effect of peer facilitated monthly small group topic-based small group discussions on various themes common to physician training that pertain to aspects of humanism on rates of burnout.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Influence
- Trial name
- READ-SG (NCT03163251)
- Testing
- READ-SG Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Peer Influence, Medication Adherence
Effect of Peer Support Intervention on Medication Adherence, Self-care and Knowledge Among Patients With Diabetes
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the effect of a peer support group intervention on adherence, self-care practice, and knowledge among diabetic patients on follow-up care.
- Conditions
- Peer Influence, Medication Adherence, Self Care
- Trial name
- DM (NCT07145983)
- Testing
- Structured Diabetes Education on medication Adherence and self care
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Addis Ababa University
Feasibility, Anxiety
Feasibility Study: Being a Parent - Helping Your Child With Fears and Worries
Emotional disorders are among the most common childhood mental health difficulties. The majority of adult emotional disorders begin before age 14 years.
- Conditions
- Feasibility, Anxiety, Empowerment, Peer Influence
- Trial name
- BAPHYC (NCT05790343)
- Testing
- BAPHYC
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
OASIS: Peer Support for T2DM in Appalachia (Peer Participant)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of peer coaching models in older adults with unmanaged type two diabetes.
- Trial name
- OASIS (NCT06336122)
- Testing
- Peer Coach Training - Weekly, Peer Coach Training - Biweekly
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Nicotine Dependence, Tobacco Use Disorder
Family and Peer Influences on Nicotine Dependence in Medical Students of South Punjab
The goal of this cross-sectional observational study is to assess the impact of family functioning and peer pressure on nicotine dependence in medical students enrolled at medical colleges in South Punjab, Pakistan (both male and…
- Conditions
- Nicotine Dependence, Tobacco Use Disorder, Family Functioning, Peer Influence
- Trial name
- NCT07123389
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 366 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nishtar Medical University
Eating Behavior, Social Psychology
The Influence of Fictitious Peers in a Social Media Intervention for Downsizing Portions: The Smart Snacking Studies
The 2 interventions aimed to examine whether peer-led nudging on social media may be a way of influencing young adults and adolescents to reduce their self-reported ideal portion sizes of high energy-dense snacks and…
- Trial name
- NCT04064775
- Testing
- Smart snacking intervention
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Dental Caries in Children
Evaluation of Children's Oral Health Education With Different Education Methods
Different educational methods may play a crucial role in oral and dental health education programs. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effects of different educational methods on the knowledge levels of primary school…
- Trial name
- NCT06569745
- Testing
- Verbal Explanation, Animation Video Display, Peer-Led Reels Video Display
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 464 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Peer Counseling, LARC Desire
Influence of Peer Mentoring on Adolescent Contraceptive Decision Making
This is a prospective, randomized-controlled trial in which subjects will be randomized to receive either routine contraceptive counseling or peer mentoring plus routine contraceptive counseling.
- Trial name
- ImPACCT (NCT02157285)
- Testing
- Peer Mentor Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania