Clinical trials: Quality of Life (QOL), open to volunteers
Bipolar Disorder (BD), Quality of Life (QOL)
Evaluating the PolarUs App in People With Bipolar Disorder
Our team recently pilot tested a new mobile app, PolarUs, co-designed with people who live with bipolar disorder (BD), to support BD self-management and quality of life (QoL) measurement.
- Trial name
- NCT07890805
- Testing
- PolarUs Mobile App
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 504 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Prebiotic, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Psyllium Husk in Pediatric IBS
Children aged 6 to 17 years with IBS will be randomly assigned to either receive psyllium husk supplementation in addition to usual care or receive usual care alone.
- Conditions
- Prebiotic, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Psyllium, Quality of Life (QOL)
- Trial name
- NCT07880327
- Testing
- Psyllium Husk, Conventional therapy group
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Eman ElHaddad
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Polypharmacy (People Under Treatment With 5 or More Drugs)
Impact of Pharmacotherapy Optimization in Polymedicated Lebanese Older Adults in Primary Health Care Centers
Why are the researchers doing this study? Many older adults take five or more medicines every day. Some of these medicines may no longer help them. Some may even cause harm, such as falls, confusion or tiredness.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Polypharmacy (People Under Treatment With 5 or More Drugs), Primary Health Care, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
- Trial name
- PHARMACT-PHC (NCT07866677)
- Testing
- Structured pharmacotherapy optimization, Usual Care
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 452 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Public Health, Clinical Epidemiology, and Toxicology-Lebanon (INSPECT-LB)
Multiple Sclerosis, Quality of Life (QOL)
Enhancing Self-Esteem in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomised Controlled Trial of the Lexical Association Technique
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Lexical Association Technique (LAT) can improve well-being in people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), either relapsing-remitting (RRMS) or secondary…
- Trial name
- SE-P-MS (NCT07064291)
- Testing
- The Lexical Association Technique (LAT)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Quality of Life (QOL), Nutrition
Cities for Better Health Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative in JAPAN
The goal of this interventional study is to prevent childhood obesity in children aged 6-12 years in Chiba City, Japan. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the multi-component intervention for environments around…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life (QOL), Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity
- Trial name
- CBH COPI JAPAN (NCT07061665)
- Testing
- Multi-level, Multi-component Intervention Package, Elementary schools, Parks
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 2,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chiba University
Quality of Life (QOL), Mismatch Repair Deficient Colorectal Cancer
Research on Effective Strategies After Immunotherapy for Mismatch Repair-deficient Early-stage GI Tumors
This cohort study is divided into two parts: Part A: Registry Cohort All patients with non-metastatic, MMRd/MSI-H colorectal cancers (and other gastrointestinal cancers for exploratory analysis) who have signed the general…
- Conditions
- Quality of Life (QOL), Mismatch Repair Deficient Colorectal Cancer, Microsatellite Instability-High Colorectal Cancer, Stage II Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- RESIST (NCT07829081)
- Testing
- Active surveillance after complete response to immunotherapy in MMRd GI cancers, Stand of Care
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Mechanical Ventilation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Practices in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit.
This international, multicenter, observational study aims to describe rehabilitation practices in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) worldwide.
- Conditions
- Mechanical Ventilation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Quality of Life (QOL)
- Trial name
- REPOrt (NCT07093125)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people
- Sponsor
- Universita degli Studi di Genova
Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC), Postoperative Delirium (POD)
Cognitive Impact Associated With Surgery For Gastric Or Esophageal Cancer
The primary objective of this observational study is to investigate the incidence of Post Operative Delirium (POD) after gastroesophageal cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC), Postoperative Delirium (POD), Quality of Life (QOL), Frailty
- Trial name
- CASE (NCT06687291)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Social Isolation in Older Adults, Quality of Life (QOL)
Virtual Senior Center
In a 3-group trial with randomization and follow-up for 12 months, we will compare use of the VSC as well as health and quality of life outcomes among 650 older adults in St.
- Conditions
- Social Isolation in Older Adults, Quality of Life (QOL), Activities of Daily Living
- Trial name
- VSC (NCT06946186)
- Testing
- Virtual Senior Center - GrandPad, Virtual Senior Center - No GrandPad
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
LVAD Caregivers, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
Compassion Strikes Back
Research has shown that LVAD patients and their caregivers typically experience increased mental health concerns and decreased quality of life following LVAD implantation and hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- LVAD Caregivers, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), Quality of Life (QOL), Self-Compassion
- Trial name
- NCT06988995
- Testing
- Information, Meeting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Muscle Composition, Obesity
The Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Mass and Mental Health in Adults Taking Obesity Medication
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, on retention of muscle mass and mental health in individuals taking GLP-1 RAs (an obesity medication).
- Conditions
- Muscle Composition, Obesity, Quality of Life (QOL)
- Trial name
- STRONG (NCT07652333)
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise, GLP-1 RAs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Acupuncture, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Acupuncture for ADHD: Acupoint Data Mining, Clinical Effectiveness, and Interviews to Explore Treatment Outcomes.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6-12 years.
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, Children, Interview
- Trial name
- ACU-ADHD (NCT06860763)
- Testing
- Chinese herbal medicine, Acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Exercise Therapy
Early Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Up to half of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) suffer from impaired quality of life, reduced physical capacity, and symptoms like shortness of breath even three months after diagnosis, despite standard treatment with…
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Exercise Therapy, Quality of Life (QOL), Anxiety Depression
- Trial name
- RehabPE (NCT07143539)
- Testing
- Exercise-based rehabilitation program
- Where
- 6 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), Rectal Neoplasm Malignant
Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Fecal Continence in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Rectal Neoplasia
Rectal neoplasia is one of the most prevalent cancers in Spain, and the treatment of choice is total mesorectal excision (TME), as it has demonstrated significant oncological improvements.
- Conditions
- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), Rectal Neoplasm Malignant, Quality of Life (QOL), Fecal Incontinence (FI)
- Trial name
- NCT07632196
- Testing
- Posterior tibial nerve stimulation intervention group, Control group
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa
LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Cancer Surgery
Improving Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Rectal Cancer After Surgery With Intensified Follow-up & Surveillance
The goal of this clinical study is to gain further insights into the treatment of patients with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) symptoms after rectal resection.
- Conditions
- LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Cancer Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Quality of Life (QOL)
- Trial name
- iRECOVER (NCT06936774)
- Testing
- Intensified follow-up program
- Where
- 5 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Stress Syndrome
ACT Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of group-based ACT intervention in improving the levels of psychological distress in caregivers of stroke survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Stress Syndrome, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Distress
- Trial name
- NCT07528261
- Testing
- Group-based ACT Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Wright Institute
Laryngeal Carcinoma, Quality of Life (QOL)
Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Laryngeal Cancer Patients
Laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas are head and neck malignancies that directly affect both swallowing and voice functions and are associated with a significant deterioration in patients' quality of life throughout the treatment…
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Carcinoma, Quality of Life (QOL), Patient Satisfaction, Voice Quality
- Trial name
- QoL in LSSC (NCT07320820)
- Testing
- Quality of Life Assessment, Patient Satisfaction Assessment, Swallowing Function Assessment
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Pain Assessment, Quality of Life (QOL)
Supplemental Postoperative Bupivacaine Following Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment
The study will investigate the impact of an additional injection of long-acting anesthetic on pain level, quality of life, and use of pain medication after a nonsurgical endodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Pain Assessment, Quality of Life (QOL), Analgesic Use
- Trial name
- NCT06655454
- Testing
- Supplemental Postoperative Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
IVF, In Vitro Fertilization
The Effect of a Four-Week Hatha Yoga Intervention to Improve Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms in Individuals Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a four-week yoga program works to improve quality of life in people undergoing IVF (In Vitro Fertilization).
- Conditions
- IVF, In Vitro Fertilization, Quality of Life (QOL), Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07415850
- Testing
- Yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Villanova University
Quality of Life (QOL), Tracheostomy
Feeding Difficulties and Quality of Life in Children With Tracheal Cannula
The over all goal of this observational study is to study if there is an association between the presence of feeding difficulties and self-assessed quality of life in children with tracheal cannula.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life (QOL), Tracheostomy, Children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or General Pediatric Care Unit Requiring a Central Venous Catheter, Feeding Difficulties
- Trial name
- NCT06893458
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet