University Of Toronto

This study looked at whether time-restricted eating (eating only during a set window each day) can lower biological and behavioral risk factors for breast cancer. It involved 178 women aged 50 or older with metabolic issues like prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants follow…

After surgery, painkillers can slow breathing. This study tested a device that uses a mild electrical pulse on the skin to wake patients when their breathing stops for 10 seconds. Researchers enrolled 60 adults recovering from surgery to see if the system is practical and accepta…

This study tested whether a continuous nerve block using the drug ropivacaine can improve recovery after total knee replacement surgery. Sixty adults having knee replacement were given either the nerve block or a placebo. The goal was to see if the nerve block leads to better pai…

This study tested whether a low-concentration anesthetic injected near the hip can control pain after hip replacement surgery without weakening the leg muscles. Sixty adults having hip replacement received either a low or high concentration of the anesthetic. The goal was to see …

This completed study from the University of Toronto looked at whether certain gut bacteria are linked to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. 500 adults provided stool samples to test for H. pylori and other bacteria. The goal was to understand possible root causes, not to t…

This study looked at whether patients feel pressured to join a low-risk anesthesia research study if asked on the day of surgery versus several days before. Researchers recruited 114 patients having day surgery and randomly invited them to a fake study either before or on the day…

This study examined how the COVID-19 vaccine affects the immune system in people with HIV compared to those without HIV. Researchers followed 75 participants aged 55 and older for 48 weeks, taking blood and saliva samples. The goal was to understand vaccine effectiveness and any …

This study looked at how different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) change EPA levels in the blood of 72 healthy vegetarians and vegans. Participants took one of six DHA doses daily for 8 weeks, and researchers tracked EPA changes using a carbon tracer. The goal is to hel…

This study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about patients' family health risks. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app leads to better screening and genetic referrals for conditions like cancer, heart …