Clinical Research Directory

Nudge and Motivational Interviewing Interventions to Improve Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Healthcare Workers in China

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if nudge-based interventions and motivational interviewing work to improve influenza vaccination uptake among healthcare workers in China. A two-phase randomized controlled trial will be conducted in community hospitals across China, targeting healthcare workers as participants. The main questions are: Do nudge-based interventions increase vaccination rates among healthcare workers? Does motivational interviewing increase vaccination compliance among those who remain unvaccinated after the phase 1? In phase 1, community hospitals will be randomized as units into three arms: standard nudge group, personalized nudge group, and a control group. In phase 2, healthcare workers who remain unvaccinated after phase 1 will be individually randomized to either a motivational interviewing group or a control group. Participants will: Be recruited from community hospitals to participate in the study. In phase 1 (at the early stage of the flu season), community hospitals will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standardized nudge messages, personalized nudge messages with a chatbot, or no reminders. If still unvaccinated in phase 2 (during peak flu season), healthcare workers will be individually assigned to either motivational interviewing group or receive no extra contact. Have their vaccination status checked at the end of each phase.

Implementing Online Mental Health Program

This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability of MINDxYOU, a self-guided online psychotherapy program designed to reduce stress and improve the mental well-being of healthcare professionals in the Andalusian public health system. The trial uses a hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation design, combining the evaluation of implementation outcomes with observation of clinical effects on stress, anxiety, and depression. The intervention includes mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance-based practices delivered in four online modules over eight weeks. The study will be conducted in two phases: an initial hospital-based pilot and a broader rollout across primary care and hospital centers. Results will help identify how digital mental health interventions can be integrated into routine healthcare settings to support professionals working under high stress.

Effects of VR-based Respiratory Training on Motor Reaction Time and Correctness, Stress Levels, Attention, Motor Skills, Postural Stability and Sleep Quality in Shift Healthcare Workers

This study investigates the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based respiratory training on various physiological and cognitive functions in shift-working healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurses. The research will evaluate how VR-guided breathing exercises influence: stress levels, motor reaction time and accuracy, attention and cognitive performance, motor skills and postural stability, sleep quality Participants will be divided into three groups: VR-based respiratory training group - performing guided breathing exercises in a VR environment. Music-based relaxation group - listening to relaxing music without structured breathing instructions. Control group - no intervention. The findings will help determine whether VR-based respiratory training is an effective method for improving stress resilience, cognitive function, and physical performance in shift-working healthcare professionals.

A Prospective Cohort of Healthcare Workers in France

ESPERES is a national prospective e-cohort study providing a resource for collecting information on healthcare workers (HCWs) currently working in France. The overall goal of ESPERES is to develop the infrastructure necessary to create and engage a community of HCWs who may be eligible for participation in future research studies. ESPERES is set up to answer research questions, in the field of prevention for HCWs, prevention for their own health, that of their relatives, their colleagues, and users of the hospital. These research questions will be carried out in the context of specific subsequent studies. The first study that will be carried out is related to prevention against COVID-19, in particular vaccination against COVID-19 and more broadly on the COVID-19 pandemic.