Clinical trials: Pleasure
Control, Behavior
VR-assisted Curriculum on Depression for Stigma Reduction
Two randomised controlled trials will be conducted to evaluate a virtual reality (VR) simulation designed to reduce stigma against depression. Qualitative interviews will also be carried out to evaluate the VR simulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03912597
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Brochure, Standard Video Control
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale-NUS College
Alzheimer's Disease (Incl Subtypes), Depressive Symptoms
Beyond Listening: A Music-based Intervention
Study will be conducted to determine if caregivers who use music at home will feel less burden and whether the person they are caring for will demonstrate decreased symptoms of dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT04840173
- Testing
- Music
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care
Cognitive Performance, Creativity
Neurochemical Modulation Cognitive Performance and Subjective Wellbeing In Healthy Controls
This project aims to investigate the effect of modafinil on motivation, creativity, cognitive performance, and subjective wellbeing in healthy participants.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Performance, Creativity, Motivation, Reward
- Trial name
- ModCog (NCT02051153)
- Testing
- Modafinil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Chronic Low-back Pain
Integrative Mindfulness-Based Predictive Approach for Chronic Low Back Pain Treatment
This study will identify unique signatures that people have which can cause pain by evaluating biological, psychological, and social markers using artificial intelligence.
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT06106191)
- Testing
- Mindfulness meditation, Perspectives on pain, Discussion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Nutrition
Acceptability of Products and Eating Pleasure in Elderly People Living at Home or in Establishment Hosting For the Dependant Elderly (EHPAD) (Old-people's Home)
In independent elderly people, the aim is to test recipes for different types of food from different countries (starter, main course with culinary aids, carrot purees, desserts and smoothies) likely to improve sensory…
- Trial name
- OPTIFEL (NCT02873897)
- Testing
- Session A: Experimental products (selected enriched products), Experimental session: to select enriched products, Session B: Control (standard products without enrichment)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Dietary Exposure
Tasting Plant Forward Meals
This study aims to examine how the amount of potato and form of potato within a meal impacts intake and acceptability of other non-starchy vegetables.
- Trial name
- NCT07202988
- Testing
- vegetable combination 1, vegetable combination 2, vegetable combination 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sara Maksi
Cognitive Performance, Academic Performance
Acute Effects of Active Breaks and Physically Active Learning in University Students
This multicenter randomized crossover study will examine the acute effects of four classroom break conditions on executive functions, immediate academic performance, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment in university…
- Trial name
- PAL UNI (NCT07809750)
- Testing
- Sedentary Academic Review, Active Break, Physically Active Learning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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
Type 2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)
PLEASURE (Pleasing Lovers, Efficacy, Arousal, Satisfaction, and Uptake Research on Eroxon)
The purpose of this research study is to look at whether Eroxon® gel when used together with tadalafil, may help improve erectile function in men ages 18 to 40 who have type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT07636161
- Testing
- Eroxon®, tadalafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sedentary Behavior
REHIT Versus SMIT in Sedentary Young Women
Reduced-exertion high-intensity training (REHIT) is a novel form of exercise known for being non-classical, time-efficient, and effective on different populations.
- Trial name
- REHIT (NCT05875051)
- Testing
- Reduced-exertion high intensity training, Short moderate intensity training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
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
Athlete
Carbohydrate Quality and Its Impact on Athletic Enjoyment and Burnout
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of carbohydrate quality on enjoyment of physical activity and burnout in athletes. Data were collected from 139 active athletes aged 19 to 35 years using a Demographic Structure…
- Trial name
- NCT06668207
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Diminished Pleasure
Psychotherapy Effects on Reward Processing in PTSD
The purpose of this study is to identify how trauma-focused psychotherapy changes the function of brain circuitry in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how this mediates improvements in the diminished ability to experience…
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Diminished Pleasure, Anhedonia, PTSD
- Trial name
- PERPP (NCT06096740)
- Testing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
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
High-intensity Interval Exercise, Heart Rate
Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).
- Conditions
- High-intensity Interval Exercise, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT03359928
- Testing
- Boxing, Stair stepping, Stair climbing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Teesside 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
Music Exposure
Testing the Effects of Music on Short and Long Term Psychological Outcomes and Step Counts in Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether asynchronous music can improve outcomes of an 8-week long sport based youth development program.
- Trial name
- NCT07358871
- Testing
- Music in Sport Based Youth Development, No Music Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS)
This study evaluates the addition of a 8 session psychological program, called Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS) to improve motivation and pleasure in adults with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- PEPS-RCT (NCT02593058)
- Testing
- Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia, Treatment As Usual
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé la Source
Physical Activity
Feel the Move: A Micro-Randomized Trial of a Text-Based Expectation-Setting Intervention to Increase Physical Activity
The aim of this research is to evaluate the impacts of an intervention that reminds people of the affective rewards of exercise on physical activity in adults of any activity level
- Trial name
- NCT05582369
- Testing
- Affective Rewards Messages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Geriatric, Elderly
Validity and Reliability of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) in Turkish
The aim of this research is to adapt the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) into Turkish and to evaluate its suitability for the Turkish elderly population through validity and reliability analyses.
- Trial name
- NCT07562906
- Testing
- Validity and reliability assessments
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa