Nova Scotia Health Authority
Clinical trials sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can a smartphone app improve life after cancer? new study aims to find out Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Peer mentors tested to ease tough eating disorder care transition Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- New program aims to boost surgery success for hip and knee patients Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Knee replacement patients may walk sooner with new anesthetic combo Results expected Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Space doctors on delay: 80-Second lag could make or break emergency care Results expected Apr 2027 (estimated)
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Can a diabetes drug improve joint replacement outcomes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) for at least six months before hip or knee replacement surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in patients with obesity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the medication plus beh…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a power tool make hip replacement safer for seniors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a powered broaching device, which helps place hip replacement parts, reduces bone fractures and improves outcomes in patients aged 70 and older. It compares this device to traditional manual techniques, looking at implant positioning, surgeon stress, and …
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch make virtual heart rehab work better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a medical-grade smartwatch (CardioWatch 287-2) can improve a 13-week virtual cardiac rehab program for people with heart disease. About 216 participants will either use the watch or not, and researchers will compare their progress in areas like exercis…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Mind over gut: can meditation tame IBD Flare-Ups?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can lower stress and improve well-being in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Seventy adults with mild-to-moderate IBD will either take the MBSR course online or watch an educational s…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost surgery success for hip and knee patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a pre-surgery support program for people waiting for hip or knee replacement. The program includes education, medical navigation, and exercise to improve risk factors like blood sugar and fitness. Researchers want to see if the program is feasible and helps patie…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New pain block after back surgery could cut opioid use
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a continuous nerve block placed by the surgeon during back surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. One hundred adults having lumbar spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block with a numbing medicine or a …
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Knee replacement patients may walk sooner with new anesthetic combo
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different freezing medications given in the spine for knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one lets patients move their legs and leave the hospital faster. 170 adults having outpatient knee replacement will take part.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a simple Check-Up tool help seniors stay strong longer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether an electronic comprehensive geriatric assessment (eCGA) can be used in primary care for adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will track frailty over 12 months and compare patient self-reports with doctor assessments. A smaller group will also try a pe…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC