Clinical trials: Psychological Stress, open to volunteers
Surgical Stress Response, Stress Physiological
Feasibility of Breathwork Intervention With Older Adults After Knee Surgery
Postoperative complications after surgical procedures, including following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), have a negative impact on the health and well-being of surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Surgical Stress Response, Stress Physiological, Stress Physiology, Stress Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT07464860
- Testing
- A 5-minute Asynchronous Breathwork Intervention, A 5-minute Asynchronous Card Game Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Stress, Psychological Factors
Body Awareness Therapy in High Stressed Young Adults: Effects on Function, Balance, Sleep and Mood
Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) is a holistic approach to human movement that considers the physical, physiological, psychological, and existential aspects of human existence.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological Factors, Sleep, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07045792
- Testing
- Body Awareness Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Stress Response, Mental Stress
Cranberry Polyphenols and Stress Resilience During Multitasking in Healthy Adults
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluates whether 70 days of daily cranberry juice consumption improves cognitive performance and motor accuracy and reduces psychological and physiological stress…
- Conditions
- Stress Response, Mental Stress, Multitasking Behavior and Multitasking Ability, Physiological Stress
- Trial name
- CRAN-MULTI (NCT07453537)
- Testing
- Cranberry juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
PTSD, Suicidal Ideation
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Prolonged Exposure Among Suicidal Individuals With PTSD
The long-term goal of this study is to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among treatment-seeking individuals who also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Attempted, Trauma, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06285708
- Testing
- Prolonged exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Menopause, Psychological Stress
Effect of Mandala Coloring on Menopausal Attitude, Perceived Stress and Mindfulness
Menopause is a natural life stage associated with hormonal changes that may affect women physically and psychologically. During this period, women may experience increased stress levels, negative attitudes toward menopause, and…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Psychological Stress, Mindfulness
- Trial name
- MANDALA-MENO (NCT07657429)
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring Program, Routine Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Psychological Trauma
Postnatal Debriefing After Adverse Obstetric Events
Adverse or unexpected obstetric events can negatively affect women's psychological well-being and childbirth experience, increasing the risk of postpartum traumatic stress.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Psychological Trauma, Obstetric Labor Complications, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- DBIRTH (NCT07579273)
- Testing
- Structured Postnatal Debriefing, Usual Care
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Violence, Parenting
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) in Peru: Mechanisms of Individual and Intergenerational Change
Recent advances in intervention research have revealed the promise of transdiagnostic, modular approaches implemented by lay paraprofessionals for the treatment of the most prevalent mental health concerns in settings affected by…
- Conditions
- Violence, Parenting, Poverty, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT07667738
- Testing
- Common Elements Treatment Approach, Enhanced Case Managment
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Notre Dame
Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol-Related Disorders
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Alcohol (PIA) - A Natural History Study
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has caused a pandemic infection called COVID-19. It is a global threat to people, communities, and health systems. Researchers are concerned about the mental health effects of the pandemic.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Pandemic, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04391816
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Anxiety
Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The goal of this single-blind, randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and short-term economic impact of a mobile application-based, personalized yoga and meditation program in adult patients with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Anxiety, Depression Anxiety Disorder, Mobile Health Technology (mHealth)
- Trial name
- NCT07666594
- Testing
- Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Tugba Civi Karaaslan
Burnout, Sleep Disturbance
Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring for Burnout and Retention Risk in Postgraduate Nurses
Newly graduated nurses often experience high levels of psychological stress, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and burnout during the early transition into clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Sleep Disturbance, Occupational Stress, Mental Health
- Trial name
- NCT07666633
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety
Deaf CBT-TS to Reduce Suicide Risk
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short, Zoom-based intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking for Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) can change beliefs about mental health treatment and increase…
- Conditions
- Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Insomnia
- Trial name
- NCT07279363
- Testing
- Deaf CBT-TS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Anxiety, Psychological Well-being
The Effect of Pre-Breastfeeding Breathing Exercises on Maternal Anxiety, Well-being, and Infant Stress in Mothers Whose Infants Are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Aim: This study was conducted to examine the effects of breathing exercises on maternal anxiety, well-being, and infant stress. Materials and Methods: The research was initiated in a hospital in eastern Turkey between November…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Psychological Well-being, Stress, Breath Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07634445
- Testing
- Experimental Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Mental Disorders, Psychiatric Hospitalization
The Green Room: Virtual Nature for Mental Well-being in the Acute Psychiatry Ward
This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability and clinical impact of a virtual reality (VR)- based nature intervention in an acute psychiatric inpatient unit.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders, Psychiatric Hospitalization, Stress (Psychology)
- Trial name
- GREEN ROOM (NCT07655063)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Nature Exposure, Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Burnout, Healthcare Workers, Occupational Stress
Projecte Benestar 2026: Virtual Reality Program for Healthcare Workers
Projecte Benestar 2026 is a multicenter randomized controlled study evaluating a brief immersive educational program delivered through virtual reality for healthcare workers.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Healthcare Workers, Occupational Stress, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- BENESTAR (NCT07649733)
- Testing
- Projecte Benestar Virtual Reality Educational Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Badalona Serveis Assistencials
Neonatal Pain, Stress, Psychological
MOTHER3SENSE Study
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of maternal voice, touch, and scent on pain and stress levels in newborns during a routine heel lance procedure.
- Trial name
- MOTHER3SENSE (NCT07651592)
- Testing
- Maternal Voice, Maternal Touch, Maternal Scent
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kilis 7 Aralik University
Occupational Stress, Gender Related Stress
Sisters for Heart Health: A Community Health Worker Initiative for Improving Heart Health in Farmworker Women
The goal of this hybrid Type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial is to test the extent to which a peer support and community resource navigation intervention improves psychological well-being, addresses non-biologic drivers of…
- Conditions
- Occupational Stress, Gender Related Stress, Social Isolation, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT07111026
- Testing
- Sisters for Heart Health, Basic intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Minority Stress, Acceptability
TAG TEAM - Trans Adolescent Group Therapy
This project will study the effect of the TAG TEAM group CBT program on the mental health of trans and gender diverse adolescents.
- Conditions
- Minority Stress, Acceptability, Psychological Distress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- TAG TEAM (NCT07151079)
- Testing
- Trans Adolescent Group ThErapy for Alleviating Minority stress
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Infertility
Theta Healing-Based Intervention in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a Theta Healing-based intervention on fertility concerns, self-compassion, and body image in women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Infertility, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07630441
- Testing
- Theta Healing-Based Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Anxiety, Psychological Flexibility
Comparative Effects of Four Brief Breathwork and Mindfulness Interventions on Anxiety and Psychological Flexibility: A 4-Arm RCT
This four-arm, single-blind randomized controlled trial examines the effects of four brief daily 5-minute practices over 28 days on psychological flexibility and physiological variables in Spanish-speaking adults.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Psychological Flexibility, Stress
- Trial name
- BREATH-4 (NCT07621042)
- Testing
- Box Breathing, Cyclic Sighing, Mindfulness AH Exhalation
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Valencian International University (VIU)
Caregivers, Emotions
Smartphone-based Cognitive Emotion Regulation Training for Unpaid Primary Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) not only exact a heavy toll on patients, they also impose an enormous emotional, physical, and financial burden on unpaid, often family, caregivers.
- Conditions
- Caregivers, Emotions, Emotion Regulation, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05949047
- Testing
- Cognitive Emotion Regulation Training via Psychological Distancing, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Training via Reinterpretation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bryan Denny