University Of Ottawa

This study adapts a proven therapy (FORT) for parents of childhood cancer survivors who struggle with intense fear that their child's cancer might return. About 36 parents across Canada will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy right away or after a 3-month wait. The goal …

This study looks at whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and quality of life for people who have long-term language problems (aphasia) after a stroke. About 50 participants will either attend weekly choir sessions or receive their usual care. T…

This study looks at how being in a hot room affects the body, thinking, and mood of people with schizophrenia. Ten adults with and without schizophrenia will sit in a warm or hot room for six hours and do light exercise. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them so we can create…

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is safe for older adults (ages 65-85) when they wear extra clothing or do light activities like walking. Researchers will measure body temperature and heart strain in 10 participants over 8-hour sessions…

This study looks at whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (the recommended limit for older adults) can prevent dangerous heat strain and thinking problems in children during a heatwave. Ten children aged 10 to 15 will spend six hours in a simulated hot school day at either …

This study looks at how wearing a hijab (headscarf and cloak) affects heat loss in young women during moderate exercise in hot, dry conditions (40°C). Twelve healthy women aged 18-35 will exercise in a special room that measures heat exchange. The goal is to understand if the hij…

This study looks at whether a 10-minute trampoline session can cause urine leaks or change pelvic floor shape in active women aged 18-40 who say they don't have incontinence. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure pelvic changes before, right after, and 30 minutes after jumpi…