Iwk Health Centre

This large international trial tests whether temporarily stopping milk feeds around the time of a blood transfusion can prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut infection, in very premature babies (born before 30 weeks). Over 4,000 infants in Canada and the UK will b…

This study tests whether the drug aprepitant can prevent nausea and vomiting in children and teens after scoliosis surgery. About 100 participants aged 8 to 18 will receive either aprepitant or standard care. The goal is to see if fewer kids need extra anti-nausea medicine after …

This study tests a text message program for new parents in Nova Scotia. 332 first-time parents will either receive daily texts for 6 weeks with tips on baby care and mental health, or no texts. Researchers will compare confidence, anxiety, depression, and co-parenting between the…

This study tests whether brief educational videos delivered by text message can help young people aged 15-25 manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants are randomly assigned to receive the videos right away or after a 5-month wait. The study is fully o…

This study looks at whether a short, parent-designed video can help more families agree to join a larger NICU trial about feeding premature babies. About 787 families will be asked to watch the video or get usual information. The goal is to see if the video makes it easier for pa…