Stress Clinical Trials

Role of Oxidative Stress in Ovarian Tissue After CO2-pneumoperitoneum Application-induced I/R

In the current literature, it was shown that due to a restricted blood flow during the gas insufflation, ischemia develops and with the reperfusion of the organ in deflation period, oxidative stress and inflammation increases, leading to ischemia/reperfusion-related organ and tissue damages. In the proposed study, biomarkers for ischemia/reperfusion-inflicted damage …

Dignity Therapy for Terminally Ill Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

We conducted a randomized, controlled trial of dignity therapy for terminally ill patients with the aim of reducing dignity-related distress and demoralization and improving spiritual well-being.

Cost Talk: Discussing Cancer Care Costs

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether an encounter decision aid (used during a consultation) containing cost information about options, combined with clinician training about cost discussions and available financial resources, influence surgeon-patient cost conversations, referrals to address costs, patients' financial stress, and high-quality decision-making for patients with …

Cross-sectoral Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Treatment of Trauma-affected Refugees

INTRODUCTION Trauma-affected refugees are at high risk of developing mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. In addition to traumatic stress, refugees are furthermore subject to a range of post-migration stressors e.g.

Horticultural Practices for ChildrenXYZ  

The study was conducted with a parallel group randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of horticultural practices on internet addiction, social skills and stress levels in children. The children underwent horticultural practices for 6 weeks. Children were given a post-test at the end of the intervention program (week …

COVID-19 and the Healthy Minds Program for Educators

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the four-week Healthy Minds Program (HMP) app Foundations training in employees of a mid-size urban school district in the United States during the summer of 2020, in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. A 3-month follow-up in the fall of …

Helping Families Pilot of a Family Resilience Program for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Parental Substance Use

The investigators have adapted a family resilience program called Families Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS), a trauma-informed intervention designed for families experiencing trauma, for families experiencing homelessness and parental substance use disorders.

The Young Heart Study

The patients will then be part of a bimonthly 6 month cardiovascular risk reduction program that will offer both a nutritional program with teaching kitchen component, and exercise instruction lead by an exercise physiologist. Psychological support will be provided to address stress that impairs quality of life, depression or anxiety …

Auricular Acupressure for Premenstrual Syndrome in Female Students

PMS is especially prevalent among female undergraduate students, who often experience heightened stress due to academic pressures and lack emotional coping strategies. While pharmacological treatments, such as SSRIs and hormonal therapies, have been used to manage PMS symptoms, they may have side effects and are not always effective in the …

PMS is especially prevalent among female undergraduate students, who often experience heightened stress due to academic pressures and lack emotional coping strategies. While pharmacological treatments, such as SSRIs and hormonal therapies, have been used to manage PMS symptoms, they may have side effects and are not always effective in the …