Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 206 clinical trials
A Study of Treatment for Medulloblastoma Using Sodium Thiosulfate to Reduce Hearing Loss
This phase III trial tests two hypotheses in patients with low-risk and average-risk medulloblastoma. Medulloblastoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the back of the brain. The term, risk, refers to the chance of the cancer coming back after treatment. Subjects with low-risk medulloblastoma typically have a lower …
Using Omnidirectional Virtual Reality and Treadmill Training for Chronic Stroke
The primary objective of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test the feasibility (consent rate, retention rate, participant burden, adherence, technical issues, safety) and usability (system usability scale, SUS) of Omnidirectional treadmill Virtual Reality training (omni-VR) among chronic stroke survivors. Our secondary objective is to (1) estimate the …
Cognitive-Behavioural Couple Therapy for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of quality of life; a satisfying sexual relationship is linked to better physical, psychological, and relationship health and well-being. In fact, people who maintain a satisfying, active sex life over time live longer than those who report lower sexual frequency and satisfaction. Yet problems …
Feasibility, Accuracy, and Reproducibility of Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing in Patients With Glaucoma
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of using virtual reality based visual field testing to monitor glaucoma in a clinical setting. This will be done through comparison of a virtual reality (VR) based device to the current gold standard Ziess Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA). The …
Optimizing Recruitment to Drive Equitable Research Opportunity in Stroke Rehabilitation Trials in Canada
Stroke is a major health issue in Canada. Stroke affects over 400,000 Canadians, and this number is expected to nearly double by 2038. Research studies in stroke recovery can help us better understand effective rehabilitation treatments and help reduce the burden of stroke. Some groups of people however are commonly …
Predictors of Relapse in Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition involving recurring periods of depression. One of the major challenges faced by people with MDD is that the episodes of depression tend to recur even after they are successfully treated. Currently, it is hard to predict when a depressive episode will recur. …
Health enSuite Insomnia: an App-based Treatment for Adult Chronic Insomnia
This project consists of a randomized controlled trial. The objective of this trial is to test the effectiveness of an app-based cognitive behavioral program for insomnia (Health enSuite: Insomnia) in reducing insomnia symptoms.
A Registry Based Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a multisite randomized controlled registry-based trial to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week home-based exergaming intervention as compared to usual care on occupational satisfaction of children and youth (8-18 years old age) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
The Impact of Nasogastric Tube Gastric Decompression on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Orthognathic Surgery
This study will compare the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting during the first 24 hours following corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in patients with and without nasogastric tube gastric decompression.
Ossiview Normative Mobility Data Collection Protocol
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the sound-induced vibration level of certain structures in the middle ear in the normal-hearing population. The targeted structures are part of a chain of structures responsible for conducting sound within the auditory system and so their ability to vibrate normally …
