Development and Health research hub
20 indexed studies · 18 currently recruiting
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The Effect of Mobile Devices on the Development and Health of Young Children
This study looks at how young children's use of phones and tablets affects their health and learning. Researchers will track screen time and app use in 3-5 year olds to understand long-term effects on development, movement, and school readiness.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Acute Impact of Whey Protein-enriched Milk Fat Globule Membrane Supplementation on Postprandial Markers of Heart and Brain Health
This study is looking at how a special milk protein supplement affects heart and brain health in middle-aged and older women after eating. It focuses on women who are overweight and have a moderate risk of heart problems.
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 - not yet recruitingNA
Investigation on the Chronic Effects of Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) on Cognitive Function, Mood and Gaming Performance in Young, Healthy, Action Video Gamers
This study looks at whether a natural extract from Nepalese Pepper can improve thinking skills, mood, and gaming performance in young, healthy action video gamers. Participants will take capsules daily for several weeks.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Cereboost (American Ginseng Extract) and Brain Function
This study looks at how a single dose of American Ginseng extract (Cereboost) affects thinking skills in healthy young adults. Researchers will test memory and attention over six hours, comparing it to a dummy pill to see if it helps our brains work better.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Investigating the Effects of a Haskap Berry Supplement on Cognitive Health
This study looks at how a haskap berry supplement might help the brains, blood vessels, and general health of adults aged 50 and over. We want to see if it improves memory and other brain functions over time, compared to not taking it.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
7T Amygdala and Citalopram Study
This study looks at how a common antidepressant, citalopram, affects a brain area called the amygdala when people see emotional faces. It aims to understand how this medicine works on different parts of the amygdala.
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
Investigation of the Acute Effects of Nepalese Pepper Extract (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) on Cognitive Function, Mood and Gaming Performance in Young, Healthy, Competitive Gamers
This study is looking at whether an extract from Nepalese Pepper can improve thinking skills, mood, and gaming performance in young, healthy gamers. They want to see if it works better than a dummy pill or caffeine.
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 - not yet recruitingNA
Heart Rate Variability for Practitioner Stimulated Reflection and Decision-making Optimisation
This study looks at how nurses' stress, measured by heart rate (HRV), affects their decisions in intensive care. By giving nurses feedback on their HRV, the research hopes to help them make better, faster decisions and improve patient care, especially for those on breathing machines.
United Kingdom - not yet recruitingNA
A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of AP-Brain on Cognitive Function at Varying Dosages in Healthy Younger Adults With Self-reported Attention Problems
This study is looking at a new product called AP-Brain to see if it's safe and helps young adults with self-reported attention problems. We want to find the best dose to improve their focus and brain function.
Canada - not yet recruitingNA
Exercise-Induced Lactate and Cognitive Function (ExLBC)
This study looks at how exercise makes our brains work better. We’re especially interested in a substance called lactate, produced during exercise. We’ll give some participants a special drink to see if increasing lactate helps memory and thinking in young adults after exercise, compared to a plain drink.
Canada - 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 - 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 - recruiting
Magnesium and Cognition After Stroke
This study looks into how magnesium levels might be linked to memory and thinking problems after a stroke. Researchers want to see if magnesium levels affect how well people recover their mental abilities after a stroke.
Germany - active not recruitingNA
Focused Ultrasound Stimulation of the Cerebellum to Induce Changes in Cognition and Brain Activity
This study is looking into whether using gentle sound waves on a part of the brain called the cerebellum can change how we think and how our brain works. It's for healthy volunteers aged 18-40 and aims to understand if these sound waves can affect memory and other thought processes.
United Kingdom - 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 - recruitingNA
The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
This study looks at how eating pistachios for breakfast might affect thinking and memory in healthy older adults (65-80). Researchers will test different amounts of pistachios to see if they help your brain throughout the day.
United Kingdom