Clinical trials: Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Suicidal Ideation, Depression
Gamified VR Sports for Elderly Suicidal Ideation
Detailed Description: This quasi-experimental study investigates the effectiveness of a gamified sports exercise intervention delivered through virtual reality (VR) to improve mental health and life expectancy in elderly…
- Conditions
- Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Mental Health Issue
- Trial name
- VR-LIFE-SI (NCT06856083)
- Testing
- Gamified Virtual Reality Sports Exercise Program, Traditional Sports Exercise Program for Elderly Individuals with Suicidal Thoughts
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj
Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety
The Effect of Preoperative Hugging With Family Members on Preoperative Anxiety Levels and Postoperative Pain
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Trial name
- NCT07369544
- Testing
- Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery., The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Guided Imagery for Nausea and Well-Being in Pregnant Women
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a guided imagery-based psychoeducational intervention on nausea and vomiting severity and psychological well-being in pregnant women.
- Trial name
- GI-PREG (NCT07544095)
- Testing
- Guided Imagery-Based Psychoeducation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Delirium
Nursing Intervention to Reduce Incidence and Duration of Delirium in Patients in Intensive Care
Introduction: Delirium is a cognitive alteration of acute onset and fluctuating course, characterized by the reduced capacity to pay attention to the environment, memory impairment, disorientation, language, and perception…
- Trial name
- NCT05172583
- Testing
- Control, Interventions to reduce delirium based on DSM and scientific evidence
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 213 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Surcolombiana
Tobacco Cessation
Intervention Study to Increase Smoking Cessation Rates Among Public Housing Residents
The purpose of this study is to determine whether public housing residents trained in Tobacco Cessation and Motivational Interviewing Techniques to become Tobacco Treatment Advocates(TTA) will be effective in increasing the quit…
- Trial name
- NCT01651611
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing, Smoking cessation counseling, Navigation to smoking cessation resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Food Related Video and the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV) is a common problem following surgery and anesthesia. There are risk factors that increase the incidence of PONV that are related to the patient, to the surgical procedure or to the anesthetic…
- Trial name
- NCT04719910
- Testing
- Visual exposure to taped food preparation, Visual exposure to topics not related to food
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Stress, Psychological, Sleep
Stress and Sleep Study
This between-subject, longitudinal pilot study in healthy college students aims to explore the acceptability and preliminary outcomes of two novel and complementary interventions that may improve stress and sleep: transcutaneous…
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Sleep, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT05218109
- Testing
- tVNS, Mindfulness, Number Puzzle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Asthma
AssessmenT of smalL Airways involvemeNT In aSthma (ATLANTIS)
Multinational, multicentre, non-pharmacological intervention, cross-sectional and longitudinal study.
- Trial name
- ATLANTIS (NCT02123667)
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 872 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
Effectiveness of Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation for Improving Insomnia and Sleep Cycles in Healthcare Professionals: A Pilot Study
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation (BDAS) in improving sleep quality among healthcare professionals experiencing insomnia.
- Trial name
- BDAS-HP (NCT07252128)
- Testing
- Brain Dynamic Audio Stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chi Mei Medical Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease
Effectiveness of Non-pharmacological Interventions in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Primary Care
The principal objective is analyzed whether a selective intervention no pharmacological (use of ABPM +/- prescription of physical exercise) for cardiovascular risk factors in patients with high cardiovascular risk in primary…
- Trial name
- NCT03452709
- Testing
- therapeutic exercise, ABPM ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 3,656 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion para la Formacion e Investigacion Sanitarias de la Region de Murcia
Influenza
A Randomised Controlled Trial of Face Masks and Hand Hygiene in Reducing Influenza Transmission in Households
This study will test the effectiveness of face masks and hand cleaning in preventing the spread of influenza within households
- Trial name
- NCT00425893
- Testing
- hand hygiene, health education, face masks
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 6,069 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypnosis, Virtual Reality Therapy
Virtual Reality Hypnosis and Nurses' Stress
The practice of nursing is based on helping relationships and empathy. The work is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding.
- Conditions
- Hypnosis, Virtual Reality Therapy, Stress, Compassion Fatigue
- Trial name
- HYPNOVRNEO (NCT06786962)
- Testing
- Virtual reality Hypnosis, Control arm (SEQ):
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CARESP: Cellule d'animation régionale en soins palliatifs
Anxiety, Stress (Psychology)
Cellphone Access for Lowered Maternal Anxiety and Stress in Cesarean Sections
This study looks at whether allowing mothers to use their personal cellphone during a planned cesarean section (C-section) under spinal anesthesia can reduce stress and anxiety and improve their overall birth experience.
- Trial name
- CALMAS-CS (NCT07759726)
- Testing
- Cell Phone Use
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beirut Arab University
Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Breathing Exercise
Effect Of Game-Based Breathing Exercise On Pain, Fear, And Anxiety In Children During Venipuncture
Venipuncture is one of the most common invasive procedures in children and is often associated with significant pain, fear, and anxiety.This randomized controlled study will aim to evaluate the effects of a video game-based…
- Conditions
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions, Breathing Exercise, Venipuncture Pain, Pain Management
- Trial name
- NCT07550062
- Testing
- Intervention Group (Video Game-Based Breathing Exercise During Venipuncture), Video Game-Based Breathing Exercise Device
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Social Isolation, Loneliness (Descriptors Included in the MeSH)
Effectiveness of a Intervention to Reduce the Social Isolation and Loneliness of Elderly Residents at Home
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness, in terms of reducing social isolation and improving the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), of a non-pharmacological multicomponent intervention in elderly telecare users.
- Trial name
- ASyS (NCT03345862)
- Testing
- non-pharmacological multicomponent
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andaluz Health Service
Caregiver Burden, Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs
Effects of Craniosacral Therapy in Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs
This study aims to evaluate the effects of craniosacral therapy on pain, body awareness, depression, and quality of life in primary caregivers of individuals with special needs.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Primary Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs, Pain, Depression
- Trial name
- CST-PCG (NCT07443527)
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Parkinson Disease, Prodromal Stage
Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alpha-synucleinopathies by Enhancing Physical Activity
α-Synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, are the second most common neurodegenerative diseases.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Prodromal Stage, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Basal Ganglia Diseases
- Trial name
- ALPHA-FIT (NCT07324330)
- Testing
- Increase of physical activity volume and intensity with the use of a motivational smartphone application
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Pregnancy, Anxiety
Mandala Coloring in Late Pregnancy
Anxiety, depression and poor sleep are common in the last months of pregnancy and often occur together. Medication options during pregnancy are limited, so simple, safe non-drug methods are needed.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Anxiety, Depression, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07906743
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fidan Balkaya
Stress, Generalized Anxiety
Enhancing Health in Rural Populations: Music as Therapy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a music-based intervention can improve mental and physical health and strengthen coping skills among adults living in residential care settings in northern Arizona.
- Conditions
- Stress, Generalized Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07538427
- Testing
- Music Based Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Pain, Breast Feeding
Non-pharmacological Analgesic Effects on Term Newborns
The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic effects of four non-pharmacological interventions: skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, oral sucrose and nonnutritive sucking in newborns receiving a heel lance procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT03421158
- Testing
- breastfeeding, oral sucrose, Skin-to-Skin contact
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University