Stress Clinical Trials

The goal of this longitudinal prospective cohort study is to determine effectiveness of integrating NIH reset stress strategies of deep breathing, muscle relaxation and mindfulness in DPT students in order to help them reduce stress throughout their schooling. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Do performing the NIH reset stress strategies help DPT students manage their stress Do DPT students find these strategies helpful Participants will be asked to fill out initial intake forms and participate in weekly sessions of five to ten minutes that will be either a deep breathing, mindfulness, or muscle relaxation activity led by faculty member. DPT students will then rate their stress level weekly on a numeric stress scale. Read Less

This study will focus on examining effects of stress on long-term mood and cognitive outcomes of late-life depression. It will also example the neural underpinnings of these changes using structural and functional brain imaging. Understanding how effects of stress in older depressed adults, as well as factors that might minimize those effects, lead to particular mood and cognitive outcomes will inform future development of novel prevention strategies. Read Less

The purpose of this study is to see if an applied clinical neuroscience (ACN) approach to the symptom of 'stress' has a measurable effect on an individual's self-reported stress level. Physiological markers will be measured and analyzed to potentially allow for greater insight and aid in setting up any future research on this topic. This is an independent research study. Read Less

Background: Negative emotional states can affect a person s behavior as they make decisions. For example, hunger may make people more impatient; they may then make riskier choices. Other negative emotional states that can change behavior include stress, pain, and sadness. By learning more about how emotions affect thinking and behavior in healthy people, researchers hope to better understand how to identify and treat people with mental disorders. Objective: To learn how negative emotions affect the brain and decision-making behavior. Eligibility: Healthy people aged 18 to 55 years. Design: Participants will have 3 clinic visits in 3 weeks. Participants will fill out questionnaires. They will be asked about their personal history, their personality, and state of mind. For 2 visits, participants will be assigned to different groups. Each group will experience 3 type of emotional stressor: Some participants will watch a video. Some will have to do arithmetic problems. Some will have heat applied to an arm or leg. Some will experience cold by immersing their hand in ice water. For a snack craving test, some will be tempted by food after a 4-hour fast. During these tests, participants will have sensors attached to their bodies. They will be videotaped. Saliva samples will be collected. After the stressors, participants will do tasks on a computer. They will need to make choices. Some participants will perform these decision-making tasks while lying in a brain scanner for functional magnetic resonance imaging. The brain scan involves lying on a table that slides into a cylinder that takes images of the brain. Read Less

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an asynchronous online yoga program to reduce stress. The study will use an 8 week asynchronous yoga intervention of two different types of yoga (high in breath work and meditation; low in vigorous movement/postures vs. low breath work and meditation; high movement/postures). In addition to self-report stress, measures include sleep, heart rate variability, mindfulness, Essential Properties of Yoga, and acceptability questions. Read Less

The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily complete four online surveys complete an optional virtual interview This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes. Read Less

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of Magnesium-vitamin B6in combination with treatment as usual for treating symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety in patients with first episode bipolar I disorder. Read Less

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of music-based mindfulness on stress reduction among East Asian international students. Read Less

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary social/emotional well-being outcomes of a tailored, online self-compassion-based resilience course for caregivers of children with physical disabilities. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the online resilience course feasible and acceptable to caregivers of children with physical disabilities? Is participation in the resilience course associated with improvements in caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, burden, caregiver uplifts, self-compassion, emotion regulation and/or resilience? Participants will complete a screening, a verbal consent process and an electronic pre-course survey. Then, they will participate in a 6-session weekly online course with other caregivers and led by a certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor. The course has been created with feedback from caregivers and includes skills for recognizing and coping with difficult emotions while connecting with others who have similar caregiving experiences. After the course, participants will repeat the electronic survey and will provide feedback on the course during a live, online feedback session. Read Less

The goal of this project is to examine initial effectiveness of a brief (2 preoperative, 2 postoperative session) cognitive behaviorally-based telephone intervention compared to standard care on postoperative outcomes for patients who are scheduled to undergo a cancer-related surgery in 12 or more days and screen positive for distress (4 or higher on 0-10 Distress Thermometer). The intervention focuses on improving emotional and physical health through relaxation, behavioral activation, increased physical activity, and adherence to medication and wound care. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention or to receive standard care. Outcomes assessed 4 and 6 weeks post-operatively will include: Depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-8), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), health-related QOL (SF-36 MCS and PCS), number and type of complications, length of stay, and 30-day readmission. Read Less

The purpose of the study is to understand whether different stress management interventions impact stress among HCT cancer caregivers and patients. Read Less

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of the Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) in increasing resilience in a population of U.S. Air Force personnel at Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nellis Air Force Base, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The main questions it aims to answer are: When delivered in real-world conditions, to what extent does SMART increase levels of resiliency and decrease levels of stress in a sample of active component U.S. Air Force personnel? Does SMART have a sustained effectiveness from baseline to 12, 24 and 36-weeks after training completion in a sample of active component U.S. Air Force personnel? Does SMART provided via an in-person/video-teleconference (VTC) or Computer-Based Training (CBT) modality demonstrate equivalent effectiveness in increasing resilience and decreasing stress in active component Air Force personnel? Participants will be asked to complete a pre-intervention survey, complete the assigned modality of SMART ( in-person/VTC or CBT), and complete follow-up measurements at 12-, 24-, and 36-weeks post-intervention completion. Researchers will compare in-person/VTC and CBT groups' measurements to see if a difference in self-reported resilience, stress, anxiety, or quality of life is present pre-intervention. Researchers will compare in-person/VTC and CBT groups' measurements to see if a difference in self-reported resilience, stress, anxiety, or quality of life is present post-intervention. Read Less