The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, explained in plain language.
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Brain scans could make depression treatment more effective
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using a person's own brain scan to guide magnetic stimulation treatment works better than the standard approach for major depression. Researchers will enroll 210 adults with depression who haven't responded well to medication. Participants will recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:56 UTC
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Faster brain zaps tested for teens with Tough-to-Treat depression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether a faster schedule of a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment works better for teenagers with depression that hasn't improved with medication. Researchers are comparing a new, accelerated schedule (three treatments per day for two weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Can a workout prime your brain for better depression treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether adding a structured exercise program before and during a brain stimulation treatment makes it work better for people with difficult-to-treat depression. Researchers will compare the effects of exercise plus brain stimulation against brain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can brain exercises help rehabilitate forensic patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a computer-based brain training program can help people in forensic mental health care. The training aims to improve thinking skills like planning and problem-solving, which are often impaired. Researchers hope better thinking skills will lead to few…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Can 10 minutes a day boost your mental health? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a free, 30-day program of short daily mental exercises can improve people's sense of wellbeing. About 200 adults will either follow the program or receive standard self-care advice, and their mental wellbeing will be measured before and after. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of 3-Minute depression treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a new, faster form of magnetic brain stimulation (iTBS) works to treat depression. Researchers will use PET and MRI brain scans to compare the effects of real treatment versus a sham (fake) treatment in 22 adults with major depression. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC