Clinical trials: Behavior Change Interventions
Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS
Improving Menstrual Health Through BCC Among Bangladeshi University Students
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) intervention in improving menstrual health among female university students in Bangladesh.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS, Menstrual Irregularity
- Trial name
- NCT07047222
- Testing
- Behavioral change communication (BCC) module
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 498 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Depressive Symptoms, Happiness
Believing People Can Change: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Incremental Theory Intervention in Adolescence
This study will test the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention that teaches youth that they can grow and change, known as "growth mindset." Similar growth mindset interventions have improved youths' well-being and…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Happiness, Life Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT04133389
- Testing
- Growth mindset of personality educational intervention, Growth mindset of athletic ability educational intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 576 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Medication Non-adherence
Improving Adherence and Outcomes by Artificial Intelligence-Adapted Text Messages
Uncontrolled hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and many patients fail to take their antihypertensive medication as prescribed.
- Trial name
- AIM@BP (NCT02454660)
- Testing
- SMS (Text messages)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Change
Conversations as a Means to Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
Past epidemiological studies have demonstrated that larger social networks, or more frequent social interactions, could have potential protective effects on the incidence of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Trial name
- conversation (NCT01571427)
- Testing
- Active social engagement group, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Polypharmacy
Appropriate Polypharmacy in Older People in Primary Care
In the past, prescribing many medicines (polypharmacy) was seen in a negative light. However, because people are living longer and have several medical conditions at the same time, views on polypharmacy have changed.
- Trial name
- PolyPrime (NCT04181879)
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Stress-related Problem, Breastfeeding
Effects of Different Relaxation Interventions on Reducing Stress in Chinese Breastfeeding Mothers
This pilot study aims to find the most effective relaxation technique to help primiparous mothers who are breastfeeding their infant.
- Conditions
- Stress-related Problem, Breastfeeding, Relaxation Therapy, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT03593551
- Testing
- five relaxation treatments and one control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Mental Health
Feasibility & Acceptability of a Culturally Adapted Socio Emotional Learning Intervention for Pakistani Adolescents
The aim of the study is to improve socioemotional learning skills of adolescents in public school settings of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT07434531
- Testing
- Magnificent Mei & Friends Comic Series
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
Obesity
A Family-Based Weight Loss Intervention for Youth With Intellectual Disability
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is twofold. First, to examine the efficacy of a 24-session, 6-month family-based behavioral intervention (FBBI) - as compared to a waitlist FBBI group, which later receives the same…
- Trial name
- HealthU (NCT02033642)
- Testing
- Family Based Behavioral Intervention, Maintenance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Boston
Overweight/Obesity
Trial of a New Online Programme for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating.
Many healthy lifestyle interventions have been developed to help people change their activity and diet, lose weight and thus reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disorders (CVD).
- Trial name
- NCT03032731
- Testing
- Website and pedometer intervention, Control
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Overweight
Evaluating the SWW Method Dietary Intervention for HbA1c and Weight Management as a Preventative Intervention in Women
This study evaluated the SWW Method®, a 12-week dietary and lifestyle intervention based on the carbohydrate-insulin model, in a healthy cohort of women aged 35-75.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Overweight, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07463417
- Testing
- SWW Method® Dietary and Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sarah Wragge Wellness
Healthy
The Lifestyle moDIfCation Study
Rationale: Lifestyle modifications, such as increasing physical exercise and reducing dietary salt and saturated fat intake contribute to prevention of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- LUDIC (NCT01574040)
- Testing
- Promotion of stair climbing, Promotion of a low-salt soup alternative for the 'soup of the day', Promotion of a low-fat alternative for the butter croissants
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 11,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Behavior, Health, Diet Modification
Testing the Feasibility of the DASH Cloud Intervention Using Amazon Alexa
The DASH diet is a proven behavioral strategy to reduce blood pressure, however, national adherence rates are poor. Using digital health tools may help to improve adoption of the DASH diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03455946
- Testing
- DASH cloud with Alexa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Improve Dietary Behaviors in Young Adults 21-30 Years of Age
Encouraging Young Adults to Make Effective Nutrition Choices
The purpose of this study is to conduct a two site, three arm randomized intervention study to improve fruit and vegetable intake, improve whole grain intake and reduce sweetened beverages in young adults aged 21 to 30 years.
- Trial name
- MENU GenY (NCT01979809)
- Testing
- MENU GenY
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,674 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Physical Activity, Obesity
Change in Physical Activity Levels in Women at Working Place
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of different types of intervention on physical activity level and co-morbidities in women workers aged between 40 and 50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01567007
- Testing
- individual counseling, group counseling, aerobic training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Obesity, Depression
Study of a Holistic Health Program for United Methodist Clergy
This study seeks to test a two-year intervention designed for United Methodist clergy. The intervention consists of: the stress reduction program Williams LifeSkills, adapted for clergy; the 10-session online weight loss program…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Depression, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- SpiritedLife (NCT01564719)
- Testing
- Holistic health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke Clergy Health Initiative
Cardiovascular Health
Salud Integral Colombia
In May 2009 in Bogota, Colombia, the Si! program conducted a cluster randomized trial in 1216 children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, and 928 parents with the aim of evaluating a five month education intervention to…
- Trial name
- NCT03119792
- Testing
- Education Intervention, Control
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 1,216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Interactive Condition (HAPA-I: Group 1), Non-interactive Condition (HAPA-NI: Group 2)
A Boost of Health: Effectiveness of a Personalized Communication Intervention to Increase Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a healthy diet promotion intervention focused on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.
- Conditions
- Interactive Condition (HAPA-I: Group 1), Non-interactive Condition (HAPA-NI: Group 2), Non-communication Condition (No Comm: Group 3)
- Trial name
- NCT07581847
- Testing
- Interactive communication, Non-interactive Communication, Self-monitoring
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marco D'Addario
App Engagement, Employee Health
Can Mindsets Predict Help-Seeking? A Growth Mindset Intervention and Mental Health App Engagement in Working Adults
Despite the growing adoption of digital mental health initiatives in the workplace, employees' sustained engagement with these resources remained relatively low.
- Conditions
- App Engagement, Employee Health, Mobile Apps, Self-care Tools
- Trial name
- GROW (NCT07071311)
- Testing
- Growth Mindset Intervention, Digital Technology Condition
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intellect Pte. Ltd.
Breastfeeding, Weight Loss
Breastfeeding Support and Weight Management for Black Women
This study, in African American mothers in Detroit, will test an intervention that combines home visiting by experienced peer counselors with a smart phone-based weight control program.
- Trial name
- MamaBear (NCT03480048)
- Testing
- Breastfeeding and weight loss support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Literacy-language Intervention
To Validate Changes in Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAPs) Related to the Know Your OQ Initiative and to Understand the Readability, Comprehension and Ease of Use of the Know Your OQ Quiz
To validate changes in knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) related to the KnowYour OQ initiative and to understand the readability, comprehension and ease of use of the Know Your OQ quiz
- Trial name
- NCT06880458
- Testing
- Oral health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive