University Of Ottawa

This study explores whether limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day is a safe and practical addition to standard bipolar disorder treatments. Forty adults with bipolar I or II who are currently experiencing depression will either receive nutritional counseling or be ask…

This study tests whether physiotherapy and a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition that causes pain during intercourse or tampon use. About 240 Canadian women will receive one of four treatments: light therap…

This study looks at whether the phase of a woman's menstrual cycle changes how her body handles fat after eating a high-fat meal. Researchers will measure blood fats and other markers in 12 healthy women during both the follicular and luteal phases. The goal is to understand norm…

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 very hot room for six hours, doing light activity. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them so we can c…

This study checks if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C (a guideline already proven for older adults) is enough to protect healthy young adults aged 18-29 from heat stress. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a warm room, either resting in light clothes or doing light exercis…

This study looks at how older women (65+) handle extreme heat and humidity, which is important because they face higher risks during heatwaves. Researchers will test 12 women in a hot room, slowly increasing humidity to find the exact point where their bodies can no longer cool d…

This study looks at how wearing a hijab (headscarf and cloak) affects heat loss in young women while they exercise in hot, dry conditions (40°C). Researchers will measure body temperature, heart rate, and how much heat the body gives off. The goal is to understand if the hijab ma…