Clinical trials: Stress Reduction, open to volunteers
Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Stress Response
Guided Visualization Meditation for Reducing Surgical Stress Response in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study aims to evaluate whether guided visualization meditation can reduce the surgical stress response in patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Stress Response, Coronary Artery Disease, Postoperative Stress
- Trial name
- GVM-CARDIO (NCT07379944)
- Testing
- Guided Visualization Meditation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
MBSR, Young Adults
A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking Among Hispanic Emerging Adults
This study is a trial to evaluate a mindfulness program designed for Hispanic young adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) an in-person, 8-week mindfulness program (one 1.5-hour session per week…
- Conditions
- MBSR, Young Adults, Heavy Episodic Drinking
- Trial name
- Mindfulness (NCT07192094)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Sessions - 8 Week Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida International University
Psychological Distress, Depressed Mood
Ecological Momentary Intervention (E-Breathing) to Reduce Psychological Distress in Adolescents
A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to test a mobile-based intervention, E-breathing, for early detection and intervention to address psychological distress in at-risk adolescents in Hong Kong.
- Conditions
- Psychological Distress, Depressed Mood, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07717112
- Testing
- Slow-paced breathing via ecological momentary intervention, Ecological momentary assessments
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Perioperative Anxiety
Sensory Toys for Anxiety Reduction - Can Fidget Toys Improve Stress and Help Children to Cope Before Surgery (STARFISH)
Anxiety associated with medical procedures is common, with 40-80% of children experiencing significant symptoms and postoperative consequences, including distress and delirium, increased intensity/duration of pain, prolonged…
- Trial name
- STARFISH (NCT07270029)
- Testing
- Pre-operative sensory toy, Post-operative sensory toy
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Telethon Kids Institute
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Underserved Cancer Patients in Minnesota
This clinical trial evaluates whether a virtual stress reduction program that uses mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques works to improve mental health outcomes in cancer patients living in underserved/rural…
- Trial name
- NCT07291011
- Testing
- Electronic Health Record Review, Mindfulness Relaxation, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Occupational Health, Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State
Office Massage Effects on HRV and Stress
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate which of three short office massage types (head, neck/shoulder area, or hand) is most effective for reducing chronic stress in women who perform sedentary office…
- Conditions
- Occupational Health, Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07272031
- Testing
- Head Massage Intervention, Cervical Area Massage Intervention, Hand Massage Intervention
- Where
- Latvia
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Riga Stradins University
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Improv Music Therapy for Older Adults
Older adults and their care partners will participate in music therapy sessions for approximately 8 weeks. Before and after the 8 week study period, participants will fill out questionnaires about their mood, stress levels, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07419022
- Testing
- Clinical Improvisation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Healthy Volunteers, Health Promotion
Dance-Mindfulness Intervention for Well-Being in Recreational Adults
This 12-week study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Dance-Mindfulness intervention integrating Modern Theatre Dance with mindfulness-based embodied practices to enhance…
- Trial name
- DanceMind (NCT07262177)
- Testing
- Dance-Mindfulness Intervention
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Quality of Life (QOL)
A Feasibility Trial of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy- Integrative Treatment Group Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress In Road Traffic Accident Survivors for Reduction of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a significant public health concern globally, accounting for a substantial proportion of morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Quality of Life (QOL), Stress
- Trial name
- EMDR-IGTP-OTS (NCT07027930)
- Testing
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy integrative group treatment protocol for Ongoing traumatic stress
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Punjab
Stress
The Impacts of Ashwagandha Supplementation on Diurnal Cortisol and Stress Among Women
The purpose of this project is to better understand the role of ashwagandha on the stress response and wellbeing among healthy, stressed women.
- Trial name
- FAB:SR (NCT07647081)
- Testing
- KSM-66 Ashwagandha
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Congenital Heart Disease, Child Development
A Parent-child Yoga Intervention for Reducing Attention Deficits in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: a Feasibility Study
The proposed study aims to determine the feasibility of the procedures for a future full randomized controlled trial (RCT), which will test the efficacy of a parent-child yoga intervention in reducing attention deficits in…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Child Development, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Parents
- Trial name
- NCT05997680
- Testing
- Parent-child yoga
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Anne Gallagher
Nurse, Burnout, Healthcare Workers
Adaptation and Evaluation of RESTORE
The purpose of this clinical trial is to test whether the RESTORE intervention works to reduce nurse burnout, by engaging nursing staff in system redesign to reduce job demands and increase job resources.
- Trial name
- NCT07104474
- Testing
- RESTORE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 470 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Efficacy of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Integrated With Stress Reduction Intervention for Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The aim of this study is to determine if integrating a culturally congruent indigenous stress reduction intervention into Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) enhances cognitive outcomes in Pakistani adults with Mild Cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT07469618
- Testing
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy integrated with Stress Reduction Intervention, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Punjab
Stress
Effects of Ashwagandha Extract on Stress Levels
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two proprietary ashwagandha extracts on stress levels, with secondary outcomes of cognition, energy, and sleep, as compared to a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT06793891
- Testing
- ashwagandha root, ashwagandha root and leaf
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutraceuticals Research Institute
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
Grappling With Trauma: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for First Responders
This study explores whether participating in an 8-week Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program is linked to changes in trauma-related symptoms among first responders.
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Stress Related Disorders, Occupational Stress, Emotional Regulation Difficulties
- Trial name
- CAM-GRIP (NCT07783516)
- Testing
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Reported Experience Measurement on Reducing Patient Discomfort in Intensive Care
Hospitalisation in intensive care is always traumatic and can lead to a long rehabilitation process, slowed down by symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- PREMREA (NCT07525284)
- Testing
- PREMREA program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,242 people
- Sponsor
- Almaviva Sante
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Improve Well-being in Black Adult Cancer Survivors, Community Faith-based Mindfulness Ministry
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program adjusted to include Christian principles on well-being in Black adult cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- ComFaMM (NCT06767475)
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Discussion, Mindfulness Relaxation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Atherosclerosis, Stress
Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study
The plot study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of stress reducing intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stress, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT04496947
- Testing
- Stress Reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Critical Illness
Effectiveness of Stress Management Training in Reducing Caregiver Burden and Perceived Stress in ICU Families
This research helps to close an important gap in the provision of care to ICU families and introduces a structured and accessible psychological intervention to family caregivers of long-stay ICU patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07812376
- Testing
- Stress Management Training Program
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Balqa Applied University
Burnout, Burnout Syndrome
Evidence-Based Quality Improvement to Reduce VA Primary Care Burnout
Burnout is highly prevalent among VA primary care providers and staff, impairing productivity and retention, as well as safety, quality, and patient experience.
- Trial name
- NCT07031245
- Testing
- Evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System