- recruiting
Evaluating the Veteran Connection Programme: supporting veterans' mental health through social connections
Leaving the military can feel isolating. The Veteran Connection Programme (VCP) tests whether friendly group workshops led by fellow veterans and psychologists can improve mental wellbeing. This UK study compares the programme to a support leaflet to see if social connections help veterans feel less lonely and more confident.
United Kingdom · England - completed
IGLOo: Sickness absence and sustainable return to work pilot study
Taking long-term sick leave can be stressful and isolating. The IGLOo study tests whether an online support toolkit can help employees on sick leave feel better supported by their managers, return to work smoothly when ready, and stay well in their jobs. It is taking place across large UK workplaces.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Can treating sleep problems improve depression? The RESTED Trial
The RESTED study is exploring whether improving sleep can help treat depression. Adults who have depression and trouble sleeping can take part through participating GP surgeries. Half of the participants will receive six weekly sleep coaching sessions with a nurse alongside their usual care, while researchers monitor their progress over six months.
United Kingdom · England - recruiting
Feasibility study of an online food and mood knowledge intervention to support health and wellbeing
This study tests whether a free, 3-week online course about diet and mood is helpful for people receiving NHS mental health support. Participants learn practical food tips through short videos and reading, then share their feedback in two simple surveys to help improve future care.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Tailoring evidence-based therapy for people with a common mental disorder (including psychotic experiences)
Many people using NHS talking therapies for anxiety or depression also have unusual sensory experiences, like hearing things others cannot. This study tests whether providing therapists with specialist training helps people recover more easily. It looks at routine therapy records and feedback to see if the training improves care across NHS services.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Investigating the effectiveness of inpatient mental health rehabilitation services in the NHS and independent sector
This study looks at inpatient mental health rehabilitation in England. Researchers want to compare care provided by NHS units and independent private hospitals. By answering short interview questions, participants help doctors learn what works best to support people with severe mental health conditions in their recovery and move back into the community.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Narrative Experiences Online (NEON): impact of recorded mental health recovery stories on quality of life in people experiencing psychosis
The NEON study looks at whether reading, watching, or listening to other people's real-life mental health recovery stories can improve quality of life. It is open to adults in England who have experienced psychosis in the past five years. Taking part involves completing online surveys over one year.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Impact of receiving recorded mental health recovery narratives on quality of life in people experiencing non-psychosis mental health problems (NEON-O Trial)
The NEON-O study explores whether reading, watching, or listening to real-life stories of mental health recovery can improve your quality of life. Open to adults in England with recent mental health distress (other than psychosis), it provides free online access to personal stories either immediately or after one year.
United Kingdom · England - completed
NEON-C: Trial to test the feasibility of providing online recorded mental health recovery stories to people with experience of caring for people with mental health problems
The NEON-C study looks at whether an online collection of real-life mental health recovery stories can help informal carers. It aims to see if reading, watching, or listening to these personal experiences improves well-being, helps carers feel less alone, and brings hope for the future.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers
This UK study tests whether a special support course called the Reflective Fostering Programme helps foster and kinship carers. Researchers want to see if attending these group sessions strengthens relationships, supports carers, and improves the emotional wellbeing and behaviour of children aged 4 to 13 living in care.
United Kingdom · England - recruiting
Supporting honest and reflective engagement after Mental Health Act assessments
This study wants to improve how people are supported after a Mental Health Act assessment. It aims to create a new way for patients and staff to talk about the experience, helping patients feel heard and prevent future compulsory hospital stays.
United Kingdom · England - completed
Nature-based activities to support mental ill health
This study looks at how nature-based activities, like gardening, might help people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. It aims to see if such activities are helpful and practical before a larger study. Participants will join group activities or a waiting list.
United Kingdom · England - completed
A study on providing time at work to support the mental health and well-being of emergency ambulance paramedics
This study looks at how giving paramedics dedicated time at work for a supportive chat can help their mental health. Some ambulance stations will offer these chats, and others will continue as usual. The aim is to see if this new approach is helpful and possible to do.
United Kingdom · England - recruitingNA
Life vs. Digital Music Interventions Performed by Professionals Throughout Pregnancy to Increase Mental Health for Mothers and Their Offspring
This study looks at how live music and creative activities like singing and dancing might improve mental health for pregnant women and their babies. They're comparing these activities in person with digital versions to see which works best.
Germany - recruiting
Expected and Actual Preterm-Birth and Parental Distress: Impact on Children's Mental Health
This study looks at the mental health and development of children aged 6 to 11 who were born early or full-term. Researchers want to understand how being born early and parents' stress might affect a child's mental well-being as they grow up.
Germany - active not recruitingNA
A Patient-Partnered, Pan-Canadian, Comparative Effectiveness Evaluation of an Acute Pediatric Mental Health and Addiction Care Bundle
This study is looking at a new way to help children and young people aged 8-17 who visit A&E with mental health or addiction concerns. It aims to see if a special package of care can make them feel better within a month, compared to usual care.
Canada - not yet recruiting
Quality of Life Improvement After TAVI (QualiTAVI-UK Trial)
This UK study looks at how a heart procedure called TAVI improves quality of life. It checks both physical and mental well-being in patients receiving a new heart valve, aiming to understand the long-term benefits.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
The Mouth Matters in Mental Health Trial -2
This study looks at how a 'link worker' can help people with severe mental health issues attend dental appointments. It aims to see if this support improves their dental attendance and overall oral health, and if it's a good value for money for the NHS.
United Kingdom - active not recruitingNA
Virtual Reality to Reduce Pre-procedure Anxiety Prior ECT
This study explores if virtual reality (VR) videos can help reduce anxiety in patients before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It compares VR education to standard discussions, measuring anxiety, knowledge, heart rate, and blood pressure to see which method works best.
Canada - not yet recruitingNA
Compassion Focussed Therapy Informed Psychoeducation and Loving Kindness Meditation for Young People With Epilepsy
This study looks at a new way to help young people with epilepsy feel better mentally. It explores if special talking sessions and calming meditation can help reduce stress and improve their feelings about themselves, as living with epilepsy can sometimes make people feel down.
United Kingdom - enrolling by invitationNA
The Impact of an Art and Philosophy-based Intervention on Children's Eco-anxiety
This study looks at how art and philosophy programmes in schools might help children aged 5-12 in England with worries about climate change, called eco-anxiety. It compares an art-only programme with one that also includes philosophy to see which works best.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health
This study looks at a new way to help people in the UK manage type 2 diabetes and mental health challenges together. It tries out virtual health coaching and team support to see if it improves overall health and wellbeing compared to usual care.
Canada - recruitingNA
Improving Care and Mental Well-Being for Adults With Heart Failure
This study looks at a new way to support people with heart failure by focusing on their mental health. It's called FRAME. The aim is to see if this support can be easily offered in different healthcare settings and to improve well-being for those with heart failure.
Canada - not yet recruitingNA
Food Menu Labelling Effects on Individuals With Eating Disorders and Other Mental Health Conditions.
This study looks at how different food labels, like calorie counts or a healthier 'Nutri-Score', affect people's food choices and feelings, especially those with eating disorders or other mental health conditions. It wants to see which labels help us make healthier choices without causing harm.
United Kingdom - not yet recruiting
Study on the Prevention of Recidivism and the Consequences of Sexual Violence Suffered by Female Asylum Seekers in France
This study looks at how best to support women seeking asylum in France who have experienced sexual violence. It compares standard care with a new, organised support system to see if it helps prevent further violence and improves health and well-being.
France - not yet recruitingNA
A Mentalization Based Prevention Program to Foster Well-Being and Mental Health in Pre-Adolescent Children and Their Families
This study, called FLOW, helps 8-10 year old children and their families in four European countries learn skills to improve their mental health and well-being. It tests different ways of supporting them, including special workshops, to see what works best over time.
Germany · Lithuania · Spain - recruiting
Implications of Myelin in Executive Control in Adolescence and Early Adulthood
This study, called Myelex, looks into how the brain develops in teenagers and young adults. We want to understand how a special brain insulation, called myelin, helps with problem-solving and thinking skills using harmless MRI scans. This research helps us learn more about brain health.
France - recruiting
Biobank and Brain Health in Bordeaux.
This study, called "B cube," looks at how our brains change as we get older, especially from age 55. Researchers want to understand why some people's memories and thinking skills decline and how to prevent it. They are studying 2000 people in Bordeaux, France, focusing on things like diet and overall health.
France - not yet recruitingNA
Precarity and Reduction of Its Impact on the Mental Health of Health Students
This study helps health students in financial difficulty with their mental well-being. It offers support like counselling and workshops, aiming to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their overall quality of life.
France - recruiting
Visual Frailty in Ageing
This study looks at 'visual frailty' in older people with a common eye condition called AMD. Researchers want to understand and measure how vision problems, general health, and mental well-being are linked, to help improve care for ageing eyes.
United Kingdom - not yet recruiting
Understanding Psychological Distress and Therapeutic Environment in the Emergency Department
This study looks at how many people come to A&E with mental health, drug, or alcohol issues. We want to understand what care they receive to improve support in the future.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Investigating the Impacts of Early Life Experience on the Brain & Behaviour
This study explores how early life experiences can affect your brain, behaviour, and immune system as an adult. We want to understand why some early experiences lead to mental health challenges later on, helping us identify and support young people who might need help in the future.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
3D Reconstruction, VR and Machine Learning in Body Image in Bariatrics
This study explores if using 3D images and virtual reality (VR) with counselling helps people having weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) feel better about their bodies afterwards. Many people struggle with body image changes after surgery, and this study aims to find a new way to support them.
United Kingdom