St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, explained in plain language.
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Can magnetic pulses curb cannabis cravings? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) targeting specific brain regions is safe and tolerable for people with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder. Twelve adults who used cannabis at least four days per week received the stimulatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can cannabis oil help you sleep when You're depressed?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether cannabis oil (with different ratios of CBD to THC) could help with insomnia in people who also have major depression. Fourteen adults took either a high-CBD oil, a low-CBD oil, or a placebo for a short time. The main goal was to see if a larg…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a simple Check-In after a suicide attempt save lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program that sends supportive texts, calls, and letters to people after they leave the hospital following a suicide attempt. The goal was to see if this extra contact reduces future suicide attempts and helps people use healthcare services better. 132 adults t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC