Mcmaster University

This study is testing a community program called 'Back to Living Well' that aims to help people with persistent low back pain. The program combines exercise education and self-management skills, delivered either online or in-person, to prevent disabling pain flare-ups and improve…

This study compares two common surgeries for people who keep dislocating their shoulder. It tests whether a less invasive soft-tissue repair (Bankart) works as well as a more involved bone-transfer surgery (Latarjet) over two years. The goal is to see which procedure leads to bet…

This study is testing whether a 9-week online group therapy program helps new mothers with postpartum depression. The groups are co-led by public health nurses and other mothers who have recovered from the same condition. Researchers want to see if adding this program to a mother…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound technique called SPG to diagnose superficial endometriosis, the most common but hardest-to-detect form. Researchers will inject and then withdraw a small amount of fluid during the ultrasound to look for signs of the disease, c…

This study is testing if a non-drug treatment using light and laser therapy can help manage pain and improve wound healing after a planned C-section. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the need for strong pain medications, which can affect the baby. Researchers will c…

This study is testing a program designed to improve end-of-life care for frail elderly residents in long-term care homes. The program trains staff, provides education to families, and aims to help residents stay comfortably in their care home rather than being transferred to hosp…

This pilot study is testing whether a 10-week online group therapy program is a practical way to help new mothers in Ontario who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety. 48 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the online therapy plus their usual car…

This small pilot study is testing whether a 9-week online group talk therapy program is a practical way to help fathers who experience depression during their partner's pregnancy or their baby's first year and a half. It will involve 48 fathers in Ontario, who will be randomly as…

This study aims to understand if focusing intensely on a single sport during early adolescence (ages 12-14) causes a painful hip condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Researchers will follow 201 young athletes for two years, tracking their sports activities and usi…

This study aimed to test if a free online course could improve people's knowledge about dementia risk and encourage them to adopt healthier habits. Researchers planned to enroll Canadian adults without dementia and randomly assign them to take either the dementia prevention cours…