Our studies: Test persons wanted

Studies are conducted for research purposes at the University of Witten/Herdecke. We are always looking for test subjects. If you would like to take part in one of these studies, please contact our scientists.

Analysis of the gene expression of CD4+ T lymphocytes activated with potentised sulphur from patients with periodontal inflammation and a healthy control group

The project is researching how periodontitis affects the immune system. Test subjects with and without periodontitis are being sought.

BDD-VITAC

The project investigates body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), i.e., a distorted perception of one's own body. It primarily examines visual and tactile body representations in BDD.

GePa

The project aims to directly involve patients with chronic diseases in teaching and research.

Health promotion for multiple sclerosis

The ‘BERN in Multiple Sclerosis’ study is investigating the effectiveness of health promotion based on the course concept developed by Prof Dr Tobias Esch.

InED

Germany-wide study on the relationship between interpersonal encounters and mental health. It is aimed at people with anxiety disorders, people without mental disorders, and people with depression.

Intervention project to raise awareness of feelings of reverence and gratitude in everyday life

The two-week intervention programme encourages people to pause and reflect on their everyday lives.

Parents' stress management and children's well-being

Professorship of Health Psychology project on dyadic coping, a concept from couple research

Severe Respiratory Insufficiency (SRI) Questionnaire Project and the SRI Application

The SRI questionnaire and the associated app help to analyse the health-related quality of life of people with severe respiratory respiratory insufficiency in large studies.

SIFEMi

Social media as a tool to promote an informed decision on cervical cancer screening among migrant women.

Umgang mit Sinnfragen in der medizinischen Versorgung chronisch somatisch erkrankter PatientInnen

Qualitative Erforschung aus der Sicht von niedergelassen und stationär tätigen ÄrztInnen

Umgang mit Sinnthemen in der psychosozialen Versorgung von Sterbenden

Eine qualitative Studie aus der Sicht von HospizmitarbeiterInnen und KlinikseelsorgerInnen

Verändert sich das Sinnerleben nach einer Nahtoderfahrung?

Eine qualitative Studie aus der Sicht von Betroffenen

Versorgungsrealität und -qualität im Umgang mit Sinnfragen in der ambulanten Psychotherapie

Drei qualitative Studien aus der Sicht von PatientInnen und psychologischen PsychotherapeutInnen

zyklus

The study investigates whether and how the menstrual cycle and daily meditation are connected.