University Of Ottawa

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 pilot study tests whether time-restricted eating (eating all food within a 10-hour window each day) is feasible and acceptable for people with bipolar disorder. 40 participants will either follow the eating schedule or receive nutritional counseling for 8 weeks. The goal is …

This study tests whether joining a community choir for 12 weeks can improve communication and quality of life for people with chronic aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either choir sessions plus ho…

Many parents of childhood cancer survivors struggle with intense fear that their child's cancer will come back. This study tests a 7-session group therapy program, adapted from one used for adult survivors, to see if it is acceptable and helpful for parents. Thirty-six parents in…

This study looks at whether low oxygen levels (like at high altitudes) increase the risk of heat stress during moderate work in hot environments. Twenty healthy young and older men will walk on a treadmill in a hot room, once with normal oxygen and once with low oxygen. Researche…

This study looks at whether wearing a hijab (headscarf and cloak) makes it harder for the body to cool down during exercise in hot, dry weather. Twelve healthy women aged 18-35 will exercise in a 40°C room, both with and without a hijab. Researchers will measure body temperature,…

This study checks whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C is enough to protect young, habitually active adults from heat stress. Ten healthy volunteers aged 18-29 will spend 8 hours in a controlled warm room, either resting or doing light exercise while wearing extra clothing…

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 looks at whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental fog in children aged 10-15 during a simulated school day. Ten kids will be exposed to both a mild (26°C) and a hot (36°C) room while their body temperature and mood are me…

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is safe for older adults (65-85) when they do light chores or wear extra clothing. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room doing rest or light exercise, with or without an extra layer of…

This study looks at whether a short, intense trampoline workout can cause urine leakage or changes in pelvic floor structure in active women aged 18-40 who say they don't have incontinence. Thirty participants will jump for 10 minutes while researchers use ultrasound to measure p…