Clinical Research Directory

Health Surveillance at Constructor University Bremen (CUB) and Among HAW-Hamburg Employees

The aim of Health Surveillance is to analyze and describe the state of health of students at Constructor University, key influencing factors and individual resources by using mixed-method design.

Implementation and Evaluation of an Internet-Based Stress Management Program for Health Students in the Sfax Region

The objective of this experimental study (randomized controlled trial) is to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based stress management program, inspired by the French program "Je gère mon stress," among healthcare students in Sfax, Tunisia. The target population includes all healthcare students over 18 years old, from any field (paramedical, nursing, medicine, etc.), regardless of their baseline level of perceived stress. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does the online program significantly reduce the level of perceived stress (measured using the Perceived Stress Scale - PSS-10)? Does the program have a beneficial impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression (measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS)? Does it improve sleep quality (assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI)? Comparison group: Researchers will compare the outcomes of the intervention group (who will access the online stress management program for 8 weeks) with those of the control group (waiting list, no initial access), to evaluate the specific effects of the program. Participants will: Complete three validated questionnaires (PSS-10, HADS, and PSQI) before and after the intervention; Be invited to follow a weekly series of psychoeducational modules over 8 weeks, including short educational videos, breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and practical exercises, all accessible through a secure web platform; Receive weekly motivational messages to support engagement.

Health Surveillance at University of Applied Science Hamburg (HAW)

The aim of Health Surveillance 2025 is to analyze and describe the state of health of employees at University of Applied Science Hamburg, key influencing factors and individual resources.

Clinical Trials to Evaluate Neurophysiological and Neuropsychological Effects of a Mindfulness-based Intervention

Depression and anxiety are conditions with a high prevalence in the world population and youth are no exception. In developing countries it is reported that given the conditions of social disadvantage, anxiety and depression are higher, resulting in compromised psychological well-being and mental health. Therefore, treatments that help in the care and prevention of these disorders from youth are important. In the case of contemporary psychology, Mindfulness treatments have emerged as an alternative treatment for some of the symptoms of depression, anxiety and emotional discomfort, showing evidence of increased improvement in the overall quality of life. The project responds to global mental health demands and will provide the institution, as well as external collaborating institutions and society in general, with guidelines to carry out brief and effective interventions for these problems and will develop clinical evidence and technological tools for their analysis. Objective: To compare the neurophysiological effects by means of EEG signals and machine learning or deep learning techniques and neuropsychological effects of a brief treatment based on mindfulness-based intervention techniques as an alternative intervention for the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms against the effects of psychoeducation groups and placebo group in young adults. Methodology: Factorial design of cases and controls according to the guidelines for randomized controlled trials CONSORT. Participants (n=125) will be randomized triple-blinded with neuropsychological and neurophysiological assessments. The results of the project will generate basic evidence on the condition of brain functioning at the neurophysiological level, its performance to perform processes of utmost relevance to solve daily life problems and psychological well-being, as well as support the development of techniques for specialists in behavioral analysis and mental health and engineering sciences for the creation and implementation of programs and strategies for the prevention, identification, care and evaluation of mental health and social well-being, with a scientific and community health approach.