Nova Scotia Health Authority

This pilot study tests whether a nerve block called the serratus anterior plane (SAP) block can reduce pain and opioid use after heart surgery. Fifty adults having valve or bypass surgery through a chest incision will receive either the numbing drug ropivacaine or a placebo throu…

This study tested a brief, two-session therapy program for young adults (ages 18-35) who had recently started early psychosis services. The program, adapted from a US-based intervention called 'Just Do You,' aimed to improve treatment engagement and recovery by addressing barrier…

This study tested a program to help men prepare for and manage side effects from prostate cancer treatments like surgery or radiation. The program used daily texts and emails, plus support from other men, to encourage healthy habits before treatment. The goal was to reduce distre…

This study tested a 6-month program called CancerPEP that sends daily emails to cancer patients and survivors with tips on exercise, yoga, stress reduction, and healthy eating. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helps improve mental and physical health. 104 adult…

This study looked at whether stimulant medication can reduce loss of control eating in children aged 8 to 13 with ADHD. Ten children were followed for 3 months after starting stimulants. Researchers measured changes in eating episodes and behaviors to see if treating ADHD symptom…

This completed trial tested a 6-month home-based program for adults with chronic medical conditions in Pictou County. The program included exercise, meditation, social connection, and healthy lifestyle tips delivered via daily emails. Researchers measured changes in mental health…