St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

This large international trial is testing if a calming drug called dexmedetomidine can help critically ill adults who are struggling with a non-invasive breathing mask. The goal is to see if the drug improves tolerance of the mask, reducing the need for patients to be put on an i…

This pilot study tests whether two digital treatment programs can help people recently released from prison manage substance use problems and avoid returning to jail. Researchers will follow 20 participants for 6 months to see if they use the programs and whether they relapse or …

This study is testing a new surgical technique for early-stage lung cancer. It combines 3D computer planning before surgery with a special fluorescent dye during surgery to help the surgeon see exactly which part of the lung to remove. The goal is to remove only the cancerous seg…

This study is testing a new 12-week virtual talk therapy designed for adults whose depression is linked to difficult childhood experiences. Researchers want to see if this therapy helps improve mood and emotional control. They are also checking blood samples to understand how str…

This study is testing a new technique to help surgeons perform more precise robotic surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It uses a special fluorescent dye that makes healthy lung tissue glow green, helping the surgeon see and remove only the diseased segment while saving as much …

This study is testing a 4-week mindfulness program designed to help new mothers experiencing anxiety after childbirth. It aims to reduce anxiety symptoms while also improving emotional control and body awareness. Researchers will use questionnaires and brain scans to measure chan…

This is a small, early-stage study to see if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique is safe and practical for older adults with mild memory and thinking problems. Researchers will test three different versions of a magnetic stimulation device to see which one is best tolerate…

This study is creating a large, standardized research platform to help scientists understand mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder better. It will collect detailed information, including brain scans and blood samples, from 900 participants to look for biological clu…

This study aims to find out if warnings about certain medications causing serious heart problems are accurate or causing unnecessary alarm. Researchers will analyze anonymous hospital records from nearly one million adults in Ontario to see if people taking these drugs actually e…