Women's College Hospital

This study tests whether a single dose of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce depression symptoms in people whose depression hasn't improved with at least two medications. 120 adults aged 18-65 with moderate to severe depression will be randomly assigned to receive either the…

This pilot study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve pain management after knee replacement. About 70 adults scheduled for knee surgery will use a home-based device before and after their operation. The goal is to see if this app…

This study compares two surgical methods (single-row vs. double-row repair) for people with chronic Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatments. About 166 adults aged 18-75 will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which…

This study looks at whether a specific nerve block, called the femoral articular branch block, can help control pain after hip replacement surgery. Half of the 95 participants will get the block, and the other half will get a placebo. The goal is to see if the block reduces the n…

This study looks at whether a new computer system can help community pharmacists provide better care for people with COPD. The system guides pharmacists through checklists and treatment suggestions based on the latest guidelines. Researchers will track how often pharmacists use t…