University Of Ottawa

This study is testing whether joining a community choir can help people who have long-term speech and language problems (aphasia) after a stroke. Researchers will compare 50 participants who attend 12 weekly choir sessions and do home singing practice to others who receive their …

This study is testing a new online group therapy program designed to help parents of childhood cancer survivors. The program aims to teach parents skills to manage the intense fear that their child's cancer might come back. Researchers want to see if the 7-week video call session…

This study aims to understand if keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C protects children from heat-related physical strain and cognitive decline. Researchers will compare how 10 children, aged 10-15, respond physically and mentally during a simulated 6-hour school day in a 26°C roo…

This study aims to understand how older women's bodies handle extreme heat and humidity, which is important as climate change increases heat waves. Researchers will test 12 older female participants in controlled hot environments to find the exact point where their bodies can no …

This study aims to understand if a short, intense trampoline session can cause bladder leakage or physical changes in the pelvic area of active young women who don't normally have these problems. Researchers will have 30 participants jump for 10 minutes while monitoring for leaka…

This study aims to understand if the current recommended safe indoor temperature for older adults (26°C or 79°F) needs to be lower. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart strain, and balance in 10 seniors aged 65-85 during an 8-hour day. They will test how wearing extra…

This study aims to understand how hot indoor temperatures affect people with schizophrenia. Researchers will compare a comfortable room (26°C) to a very hot room (36°C) while measuring participants' body temperature, heart function, thinking skills, and mood. The goal is to gathe…

This study aims to understand how wearing a hijab (a headscarf and cloak) affects the body's ability to cool down during exercise in hot, dry weather. Researchers will measure body temperature, sweat evaporation, and comfort levels in 12 healthy young women as they exercise. The …

This study aims to find out if the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C (79°F) is enough to protect healthy, active young adults from physical strain during a hot day. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart strain, and thinking skills in 10 young adults during a…