St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

This study compares two ways of doing robotic lung surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. In one method, the surgeon works alone using robotic tools; in the other, a bedside surgeon helps with handheld staplers. The goal is to see which approach costs less and leads …

This study looks at whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine helps older patients (65+) on breathing machines in the ICU survive longer and have fewer complications like delirium. About 300 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to improve comfort an…

This study tests whether 8 weekly sessions of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help women and birthing people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic childbirth. About 29 participants will attend virtual therapy sessions and complete questionnaires. …

This study tests a brief, sleep-focused workshop for people with PMDD or severe PMS who also have sleep problems. The goal is to see if learning about sleep and using simple strategies can improve sleep and mood. 72 participants will wear a watch to track sleep and fill out quest…

This study tests a 10-week virtual group therapy where people with PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits write about their trauma using specific instructions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms and keeps more people in treatment compared to …

This study tests a new way to perform lung cancer surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Surgeons will use 3D virtual reality models and a special dye to see exactly which part of the lung needs to be removed. The goal is to make the operation more succes…

This study tests if a structured blinking exercise can reduce dry eye symptoms in adults with glaucoma who use daily eye drops. Participants will perform specific blink cycles three times a day for two weeks. The study includes 45 people and measures symptom relief, tear film sta…

This study looks at whether teaching people with eating disorders about the risks of cannabis (marijuana) use can increase their knowledge and motivation to cut back or seek help. About 80 participants will receive standard eating disorder treatment for 20 weeks. In the first wee…