This study is a two-arm, randomised controlled cross-over feasibility study with a nested, optional qualitative study. The intervention consists of a self-guided smartphone app (Orbi) based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles, which is designed to support psychological adjustment in long-term physical conditions. Orbi is an app adaption of an …
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of a Smart Bassinet to prevent/mitigate postpartum mood disorders by augmenting maternal sleep and/or enhancing infant sleep. The investigators will conduct a 2-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare infant and maternal sleep of infants who use a smart …
Following adolescent concussion, poor sleep health is common and relates to the development of persisting post-concussion symptoms, and uninjured adolescents (independent of concussion) also commonly experience sleep insufficiency. Given the sparse guidance that exists for clinicians to provide evidence-based sleep health recommendations for adolescents with a concussion, the primary objectives …
This project aims to elucidate whether CBCTi changes symptom severity or even remission of anxiety disorders as compared with a delayed-start control group. The investigators will use a delayed-start randomized controlled trial in a cohort of individuals with anxiety and insomnia (N=98) to compare the effects of an online therapist-guided …
To determine feasibility of recruitment and tolerability of treatment with sacubitril-valsartan among adult age survivors of cancer diagnosed at or before age 39 who have stage B heart failure.
The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of …
High flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNO) is an established modality in the supportive treatment of patients suffering from acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. The high humidified gas flow supports patient's work of breathing, reduces dead space ventilation, and improves functional residual capacity while using an unobtrusive patient's face interface \[Mauri et …
The purpose of this study is to develop a multi-level PrEP adherence and persistence intervention as an adaptation of the TENDAI ('grateful' in Shona) program, a problem-solving approach to reduce depression and increase HIV treatment adherence among people living with HIV in Zimbabwe. The new intervention, TENDAI4PrEP, will be designed …
Insufficient and disrupted sleep are rarely addressed in expectant and new mothers, despite evidence that disturbed sleep is a modifiable risk factor for negative health outcomes for mothers and their children. In this study the investigators will adapt, refine, and pilot test the implementation of a behavioral sleep intervention consisting …
Previous research on the impact of a diary on mental symptoms of PICS, PICS-F, and quality of life in former ICU patients and their relatives has focused specifically on a paper diary. While there has been research on the experiences of former ICU patients, relatives, and ICU nurses regarding the …
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