Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

This study is testing whether providing patients with special home blood pressure cuffs and a remote monitoring program helps control high blood pressure during virtual doctor visits. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their condition better when they ca…

This study is testing if a proven stop-smoking program can help people quit vaping. Researchers are comparing two groups: one gets counseling plus nicotine patches, and the other gets counseling alone. They will follow 180 adult e-cigarette users in Ontario for a year to see whic…

This small pilot study is testing if a special exercise program combining high-intensity interval training with Nordic walking (using poles) is a good alternative for people with coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if this whole-body workout is feasible and can improve ph…

This study is testing if a simple 'talk test' is a safe and effective way to guide exercise for people recovering from heart surgery or stents at home. Researchers are comparing this easy method—where you exercise at a pace that still allows comfortable conversation—to the standa…

This study is testing whether using a special breathing machine at night for six months can improve how the heart uses energy and how its nerves function in people who have both heart failure and sleep apnea. Researchers will use advanced heart scans to measure changes in 60 part…

This study is testing whether a specially designed smartphone app can help people who smoke become more ready to quit, try to quit, and ultimately stop smoking. The app uses daily reminders, games, and activities to help users think about their smoking habits. Researchers are com…