Affect (Mental Function) research hub
21 indexed studies · 19 currently recruiting
- active not recruitingNA
Fibre and Mental Wellbeing Feasibility Trial
This study looks at whether eating an extra 10 grams of fibre daily for two weeks can improve how young adults aged 18-40 feel mentally. It focuses on sleep, anxiety, and stress to see if diet changes can boost well-being.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Real-World Evidence in Patient-Reported Outcomes for Medical Cannabis (MC-RWE)
This study looks at how medical cannabis helps people in the UK with pain, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, or epilepsy. We want to see how well it works over time using patient feedback.
Canada - recruitingNA
Standardized Sleep Bundle for Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study looks at whether a special plan can help heart surgery patients sleep better in the hospital. It involves sleep masks, earplugs, noise machines, and sometimes sleep medicines, compared to usual care. The aim is to see if this plan is practical and effective.
Canada - recruitingPHASE3
Lemborexant Treatment of Insomnia Linked to Epilepsy
This study is looking at a new medication, Lemborexant, to see if it can help people with epilepsy sleep better. Researchers want to know if it improves sleep without causing problems, compared to a dummy pill.
United States · Canada - not yet recruitingNA
CPOD Patient's Tolerance of Intermittent Exercise With Inter-exercise Recovery Under Normoxic Hypoxia
This study looks at how people with a lung condition called COPD cope with exercise. We want to see if changing the amount of oxygen they breathe briefly during exercise breaks can make exercise feel easier, improve their sleep, and help them get fitter.
France - recruitingNA
Symptom-specific Effects of Omega-3 Across Neurodevelopmental Symptoms
This study looks at whether omega-3 fish oil supplements can help children aged 5-12 with sleep problems, or symptoms of autism or ADHD. It focuses on specific symptoms rather than just diagnoses, aiming to find out who might benefit most.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Predictive and Impact of Pain After 6 Months of Radiotherapy, in Head and Neck Cancer
This study looks at why some people with head and neck cancer have ongoing pain after radiotherapy. It also checks if this pain is linked to continuing to smoke or drink alcohol, feeling low, very tired, or affecting their quality of life. Participants will answer questionnaires.
France - recruitingNA
ETASCAN Project: ETAS Project 2
This study looks at how a supplement called ETAS® affects memory, mood, and brain activity in healthy adults aged 60-80 with mild memory concerns, over 12 weeks, compared to a dummy pill.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
Investigating the Acute and Chronic Effects of a Supplement Containing Caffeine, Vitamins, Minerals and Botanical Extracts on Cognition, Sleep and Wellbeing, in Healthy Volunteers
This study looks at how a supplement with caffeine, vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts affects your brain, sleep, and how you feel overall. Healthy people aged 18-75 are taking part to see if it makes a difference.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Effects of a Collagen Supplement on Quality of Life, Appetite and Glycaemic Control
This study looks at whether a collagen supplement can improve quality of life, appetite, and blood sugar levels in adults who are overweight or obese. We want to see if it helps with things like energy, mood, and sleep over eight days.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Effects of Milk-based Drinks on Gut Microbiome, Sleep and Cardiometabolic Markers
This study looks at how kefir, a fermented milk drink, affects sleep, gut health, and heart health markers like cholesterol in adults aged 40-70 who struggle with sleep. Participants will drink either kefir or milk for four weeks.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Sleep in Healthy Volunteers.
This study looks at whether a small device placed on the ear can improve sleep. Healthy volunteers will try a special ear stimulation for 30 minutes to see if it helps them sleep better and feel more rested during the day. Researchers will compare sleep results from two sessions.
Canada - active not recruitingNA
Evaluating the Effects of Prebiotics on Sleep, the Gut Microbiome, Cognition, Immune Function and Stress
This study looks at how special fibres called prebiotics might affect sleep, gut health, thinking, immune system, and stress in healthy adults who often struggle with poor sleep. It compares different prebiotic mixtures to a dummy pill over 56 days.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Respiratory Support and Brain Health in Preterm Infants
This study looks at two types of gentle breathing support for premature babies. We want to see if a newer method called NIV-NAVA helps babies sleep better and protects their brain more than the usual NIPPV. We'll check brain oxygen, sleep patterns, and comfort.
Canada - recruiting
Hospital Environmental Exposure
This study looks at how hospital environments, including noise, light, and air quality, affect patients' sleep. Researchers want to understand these factors better to improve patient recovery and well-being during their hospital stay.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
Evaluating the Effects of Nutritional Interventions on Sleep, the Gut Microbiome, Cognition, and Stress.
This study looks at how special food supplements affect sleep, gut health, thinking skills, and stress in people who don't sleep well. Participants will take a supplement or a dummy pill for 28 days, and we'll check their sleep, gut, and mood.
United Kingdom - enrolling by invitation
Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees
This study is a survey for medical staff in training, like junior doctors, who work shifts or are on call. It wants to understand their sleep patterns, how much they know about sleep, and how sleep affects their work performance. It takes about 30-40 minutes to complete online.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Impact of a Novel Functional Snack on Perimenopausal Symptoms and Well-being
This study looks at whether a special snack can help women aged 40-55 going through perimenopause. It aims to see if the snack improves symptoms like hot flushes, mood, and sleep, and how it might affect gut health.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
GUTLINK4KIDS Intervention
This study looks at how a special fibre (prebiotic) drink might affect young children's mood, sleep, thinking skills, and gut health. We want to see if it helps children aged 3-5 who don't eat enough fibre, compared to a dummy drink.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Dietary Supplements and Middle Aged Women (Collagen & Omega)
This study looks at how collagen and omega-3 supplements might affect middle-aged women's health. Researchers will check things like joint pain, energy levels, sleep, and overall well-being. Participants will take the supplements or a dummy pill for 8 weeks.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Dietary Supplements and Middle Aged Women (Creatine)
This study looks at how a common food supplement, creatine, affects health in women aged 35-65. It's exploring areas like energy, muscle strength, sleep, and joint pain over 8 weeks to see if it makes a difference.
United Kingdom