Clinical trials: Social Activity
Obesity
Study of Impact of Behavioral Intervention- Exercise, Nutrition, Education- on Body Mass Index (BMI)
This study will evaluate the impact a behavioral intervention can have on BMI. The researchers anticipate the intervention group will experience a decrease in BMI of approximately five points.
- Trial name
- NCT00132132
- Testing
- Behavioral education program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Alzheimer's Disease
A 36-Week Safety Extension Study of ELND005 as a Treatment for Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of ELND005 treatment with up to 36 weeks exposure, in Moderate to Severe AD patients with agitation and aggression.
- Trial name
- NCT01766336
- Testing
- Group 1 ELND005, Group 2 ELND005
- Where
- 46 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 296 people
- Sponsor
- OPKO Health, Inc.
Sedentary Behavior
A Culturally Adapted, Social Support-Based, Physical Activity Interventions for South Asian Indian Women in the United States
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a peer-based dyadic social support health coaching physical activity (PA) intervention in inactive South Asian Indian (SAI) and to explore preliminary…
- Trial name
- NCT05966506
- Testing
- Dyad-based Zoom health coaching, Fitbit activity monitor, Electronic newsletters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Safety, Tolerability and Activity of SRX246 in Adults With Intermittent Explosive Disorder
This study is designed to explore the safety and tolerability, and to compare the activity of SRX246 against placebo, in adults with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED).
- Trial name
- AVN009 (NCT02055638)
- Testing
- SRX246
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Azevan Pharmaceuticals
Physical Activity
Caminamos: A Smartphone App for Latinas to Connect With Walking Partners
Despite numerous interventions designed to increase physical activity, few are specifically tailored to Latinas, a population where higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases are present.
- Trial name
- Caminemos (NCT03854916)
- Testing
- Caminemos Juntas App, World Walking App
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Stress, Psychological, Social Isolation
Stay Healthy In Nature Everyday: Family Nature Outings in a Low Income Population
The SHINE study is a randomized controlled study of the effect of a park-based family support group on multiple outcomes (including stress and physical activity) in a low income population.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Social Isolation, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT02623855)
- Testing
- Family outings, Park prescription, Pedometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Multimorbidity, Physical Deconditioning
Engaging Medically Complex Veterans in Tele-Rehabilitation Using a Biobehavioral Approach
The aims of this study are to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a multicomponent telerehabilitation program for medically complex older Veterans and to preliminarily assess participant outcomes (physical activity…
- Trial name
- NCT04942613
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Physical Therapy Interventions, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Autistic Disorder
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Aripiprazole and D-Cycloserine to Treat Symptoms Associated With Autism
This study will determine the effectiveness of aripiprazole and D-Cycloserine in treating symptoms associated with autism in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00198107
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, D-cycloserine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Autism, Aggression
The Family VOICE Study
Family centered mental health treatment with children values and supports the role of parents in their child's recovery. However, medications are often the primary focus in community treatment, even in preschool age youth, with…
- Conditions
- Autism, Aggression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01804582
- Testing
- Family Navigator consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Autism
Efficacy of Aripiprazole Versus Placebo in the Reduction of Aggressive and Aberrant Behavior in Autistic Children
Hypothesis: (1) Aripiprazole treatment will be superior to placebo in reducing aggression and irritability in autistic individuals as shown by reductions in the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-irritability subscale.
- Trial name
- Abilify (NCT00468130)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Physical Activity
Caminamos: A Smartphone App to Connect With Walking Partners
Despite numerous interventions designed to increase physical activity, few are specifically tailored to Latinas, a population where higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases are present.
- Trial name
- NCT03059901
- Testing
- Caminamos App
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Aggression, Anger
Hostile Bias Modification Training Online Study II
The purpose of this study is to see how people respond on a word completion task relates to how they behave and respond to situations in the real world. This is a two part research study.
- Conditions
- Aggression, Anger, Emotion Regulation, Self-Control
- Trial name
- HBMT II (NCT04015440)
- Testing
- HBMT, Other Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
Alzheimer's Disease
Treatment for Aggression and Agitation in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether this drug can help symptoms of aggression and agitation in participants with Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00843518
- Testing
- LY451395
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Obesity
Daily Habits & Consumer Preferences Study
The study will use a between-subjects design in a sample of individuals with BMI greater than or equal to 28 from the Los Angeles community (N=330). Participants will be randomly assigned to a weight stigma vs.
- Trial name
- NCT05402137
- Testing
- Weight stigma intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Autism
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Published studies on omega 3 fatty acids in the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have shown reductions in time to recurrence, a decrease in the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT00467818
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Leukemia
Efficacy and Safety of Midostaurin in Patients With Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis or Mast Cell Leukemia
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of twice daily (bid) oral midostaurin in patients with Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis (ASM) or Mast Cell Leukemia (MCL) with or without an Associated…
- Trial name
- NCT00782067
- Testing
- Midostaurin (PKC412)
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sedentary Lifestyle, Self-control
Testing Self-Control as a Behavior Change Mechanism to Increase Physical Activity
The goal of this study is to test self-control as a behavior change mechanism for physical activity and to investigate whether a smartphone-based self-control intervention can increase physical activity among sedentary…
- Trial name
- NCT04522141
- Testing
- Self-control intervention, Control condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandeis University
Loneliness, Social Isolation
The Emotional, Physical and Cognitive Benefits of Purposeful Green Space Activities on Seniors
This project explores if various nature based activities can lead to acute improvements in emotional, physical and cognitive health outcomes and encouraging senior center (JABA) service users to return to a safe environment.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Social Isolation, Mood, Well Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04913363
- Testing
- Green space
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Disorders
Physiological Mechanisms of Therapeutic Horseback Riding Intervention Effects in a Psychiatric Population of ASD Youth
This randomized control trial (RCT) seeks to assess the mechanisms underlying Therapeutic Horseback Riding's (THR) previously observed significant positive effects on ASD youth, particularly those with co-occurring psychiatric…
- Trial name
- NCT04606966
- Testing
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Barn Activity, Hybrid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver