Clinical trials: Behavior Change Interventions
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
Caregiver Burden
SOSteniamoci: An Internet-based Intervention to Support Informal Caregivers.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of internet intervention for informal caregivers in Italy in reducing their care-giving burden.
- Trial name
- NCT05301257
- Testing
- Intervention group SOSteniamoci
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Medication Adherence, Quality of Life
ECHO-COPD: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Health Belief Model-Based Educational Intervention Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disease associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, impaired quality of life, and healthcare costs.
- Conditions
- Medication Adherence, Quality of Life, Cost, Health Belief Model
- Trial name
- ECHO-COPD (NCT07815353)
- Testing
- Pharmacist-Led HBM-Based Educational Intervention
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Rabia Hussain
COVID-19, Vaccine Hesitancy
Online Games to Help Canadian and U.S. Adults Identify COVID-19 and Vaccine Misinformation: Three Sequential Randomized Studies
COVID-19 misinformation contributed to vaccine hesitancy and preventable illness. This record covers three sequential randomized studies (conducted in Canada and the United States, November-December 2020) testing whether a brief…
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Vaccine Hesitancy, Health Misinformation, Communication
- Trial name
- NCT07758309
- Testing
- Gamified misinformation refutation quiz, Refutational text (active control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,637 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Severe Obesity, Bariatric Surgery
Study on Impact of Lifestyle Change and Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of the trial is to determine whether a preoperative lifestyle intervention (targeting diet, exercise, and preparation for surgery) will favorably impact obesity-related parameters prior to bariatric surgery and…
- Trial name
- PREP (NCT00623792)
- Testing
- Preoperative lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Duquesne University
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Drinking Behaviour
Promoting Alcohol-related Attitudinal and Behavioural Change Amongst Adolescents Through Internet Intervention
Objectives The aims of this study are to test the effectiveness of an online quiz competition in changing adolescents' alcohol-related attitudes and behaviour and to explore the fe¬asibility of using Internet viral marketing to…
- Trial name
- NCT02450344
- Testing
- Interactive health promotion, Passive health promotion
- Volunteers
- 7,933 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Obesity
Development of Novel Behavioral Intervention for Sustainable Weight Loss in Hispanic Adults With Obesity
There are great disparities in the prevalence of obesity and chronic disease in different sociodemographic groups. US Hispanic adults, in particular, have a higher prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases than non-Hispanic…
- Trial name
- NCT03978416
- Testing
- Healthy Weight for Living for Hispanics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Obesity
Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Addressing Overweight and Obesity Among Qatari Youth
Levels of overweight and obesity have reached alarming proportions in Qatar and other Gulf nations. In Qatar, the need to establish national strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity has been recognized in the new…
- Trial name
- NCT02972164
- Testing
- Weight loss program for school children
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 799 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qatar University
Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases
Healthy Lifestyles After Cancer for Adolescents and Young Adults: A Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors
There are close to 700,000 survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer (aged 15 to 39 at diagnosis) in the US. Survivorship for AYAs is often complicated by long-term and late-effects.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Weight Management, Pain
- Trial name
- HEALTHY-AYA (NCT05869604)
- Testing
- HEALTHY AYA, Education Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Educational Problems, Work-Related Condition
Intervention Program of a Job Crafting
The implementation of effective intervention programs is crucial in enhancing the overall well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, particularly in demanding environments such as nursing
- Conditions
- Educational Problems, Work-Related Condition, Nurse's Role
- Trial name
- JobCrafting (NCT06200701)
- Testing
- Job Crafting program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Overweight (BMI > 25), Obese Patients
Intervention Effects on Health Promoting Behaviors and Factors Influencing Long-Term Behavior Change
This study aims to compare the 8-week virtual Healthy YOU Program with a standard care intervention that sends weekly nutrition and healthy living tips via email.
- Trial name
- HYP (NCT06892587)
- Testing
- An 8-week virtual group intervention designed to promote sustainable health behavior changes in participants, Standard of care Nutritional Information
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Cancer Prevention, Weight Loss
PROFAST Intervention in Precursor Multiple Myeloma
This is a 4-month randomized trial of a prolonged nightly fasting intervention (PROFAST) in 40 overweight and obese individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)…
- Conditions
- Cancer Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoldering Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia(WM), MGUS
- Trial name
- PROFAST (NCT05565638)
- Testing
- Prolonged Fasting Intervention, EDUCATION CONTROL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Postnatal Depression
A Problem-Solving Intervention for Women With Suicidal Ideation During Postnatal Period in Pakistan
The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of culturally adapted CMAP for suicidal Ideation for women in postnatal period. Objectives 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05852314
- Testing
- Culturally Adapted Manual Assisted Therapy (CMAP-SI)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
Health Behavior, Physical Activity
Enjoyment Mediates Long-term Changes in Physical Activity Level in a Physical Activity on Prescription Intervention.
A sufficient level of physical activity (PA) positively affects health and longevity. In Swedish healthcare, insufficiently physically active patients are offered physical activity on prescription (PAP) treatment, an individual…
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Physical Activity, Metabolic Syndrome, Primary Health Care
- Trial name
- NCT06749249
- Volunteers
- 444 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Dental Diseases
Micro-Randomized Trial to Optimize Digital Oral Health Behavior Change Interventions
The study will involve a 10-week Micro-Randomized Trial (MRT) to inform the delivery of prompts (via mobile app push notifications) designed to facilitate adherence to an ideal tooth brushing protocol (2x2x4; 2 sessions daily, 2…
- Trial name
- DCBI (NCT05624489)
- Testing
- Engagement Strategies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Insomnia Disorder, Cognitive Functioning
Assessing Modified CBTi in Adults With Insomnia Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the gold-standard, first line recommended treatment for insomnia, and has considerably better long-term outcomes than medications.
- Trial name
- NCT06600516
- Testing
- CBTi: Stimulus Control Core, CBTi: Sleep Restriction Core, CBTi: Sleep Compression Core
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Idaho State University
Heart Failure, Cardiotoxicity
The HIMALAYAS Trial and Lifestyle Changes in Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors Study: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial
Pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (PAYA-CS) are at higher risk of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Cardiotoxicity, Cancer
- Trial name
- HIMALAYAS (NCT05023785)
- Testing
- Cardio-oncology Rehabilitation (CORE)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
The Effectiveness of a Theory-driven Behavioral Change Intervention on Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The objective of this randomised controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of a theory-driven behavioural change intervention on total sedentary time (primary outcomes), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity time…
- Trial name
- NCT07357961
- Testing
- A theory-driven behavioural change intervention, Attentive control group
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Relapsing-remitting, Multiple Sclerosis
Healthy Eating and Active Living for People Living With Multiple Sclerosis (HEAL MS): A Lifestyle Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a structured lifestyle program can improve health and wellbeing in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- HEAL-MS (NCT07589062)
- Testing
- Multi-Domain Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- New York University Abu Dhabi
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Reducing Acute Coronary Syndrome Patient Delay
1. To test the effectiveness of the theory-based interventions (text+visual and text-only BCT-based interventions) against usual care in changing patients' intentions to phone ambulance immediately with symptoms of ACS ≥ 15…
- Trial name
- RAPiD (NCT02820103)
- Testing
- Text+Visual BCT-based intervention, Text-only BCT intervention, Leaflet information (control)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Edinburgh Napier University