Found 834 clinical trials
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy vs the Health Enhancement Program for Chronic Pain and Depression; The Quiet Focus Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot a randomized controlled trial comparing an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to the health enhancement program for chronic pain and depression. The main questions it aims to answer in a later fully powered randomized controlled trial are: Is an adaptation of …
Influence of the Culture Care Program on Patient Mobility After Thoracic or Abdominal Surgery: a Mixed-methods Study
A sedentary behavior in the postoperative phase has a negative impact on recovery from various types of surgery (e.g. abdominal, pulmonary, cardiac or esophageal). In fact, sedentary behavior in the days following surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications, longer hospital stays and, consequently, higher healthcare costs. …
Effects of a Multimodal Exercise Program on Physical Performance and Muscle Function in Middle-aged Patients With T2DM
Background Middle-aged individuals with T2DM, especially in Asian populations, face a heightened risk of sarcopenia. This condition leads to a decline in muscle mass and function, which negatively impacts their quality of life. Effective interventions are therefore urgently needed to slow the progression of the disease and mitigate these risks. …
Physical Activity in Cancer Patients in an Oncology Day Clinic - Implementing a Person-centered Program Led by Nurses
Background: Physical activity has demonstrated benefits in alleviating side effects and improving well-being in people with cancer. However, activity levels remain low during systemic treatment. Nurses are optimally positioned to lead interventions fostering an activity-friendly culture. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential effects of the nurse-led, …
Multimodal Physical Exercise Program (Physical Exercise for Psychosis) for People With Psychosis Treated With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
People with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, often experience significant difficulties in daily functioning, physical health, and quality of life. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics are an important part of treatment, but they can be associated with metabolic side effects and reduced physical fitness. Physical exercise has shown potential benefits for mental …
Effect of an Intervention Program of Adapted Physical Activity Combined With Compensatory Nutrition in Patients With Constitutional Thinness
Constitutional Thinness (CT) is a form of stable thinness without malnutrition but with resistance to weight gain, affecting approximately 1% of the general population. The clinical consequences are numerous and the pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Currently, conventional management involves a high-calorie and frequent diet, combined with the avoidance of endurance …
WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) for Improving Child Mental and Behavioral Disorder Service Quality in China
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the adapted mhGAP intervention guide (mhGAP-IG) can improve quality of child mental and behavioral disorders (CMBDs) services in China. It will also learn about the implementation of the mhGAP-IG delivered by kindergarten teachers. The main questions it aims to answer …
The Effect of Upper Limb Low-intensity Motor Control Training Program on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
This healthy volunteer intervention study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of upper limb motor control training (uMCT) on physical and cognitive functions in older adults. The primary objectives of the study are twofold: Assess the Impact on Physical and Neuromuscular Function: The study seeks to determine whether uMCT positively …
Effect of a Structured Physical Exercise Program on Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation for Hemodialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
For patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease who are preparing to start hemodialysis, having a well-functioning arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is essential. Although the AVF is considered the best type of vascular access, its maturation process does not always go as expected-studies show that in 28% to 53% of cases, the …
A Study to Test Feasibility and Acceptability of an Intervention Program Aiming to Reduce Prenatal Secondhand Smoke Exposure
This pilot study assess the feasibility and acceptability of the "First Breath" digital behavioral intervention aiming to reduce prenatal SHS exposure. By involving both the pregnant women and partners (who smoke) of pregnant women, our intervention encourages reducing secondhand smoke exposure at home and in the car, through a gradual, …
