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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Lifestyle overhaul may keep atrial fibrillation at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether intensive lifestyle changes—like treating sleep apnea, cutting alcohol, exercising, losing weight, and managing blood pressure—can stop atrial fibrillation (AF) from coming back after a heart procedure called catheter ablation. About 509 people with AF wh…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lifting weights, lifting hope: exercise trial targets brain cancer decline
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study explores whether a supervised, circuit-based resistance training program can help glioblastoma patients maintain muscle mass and perform daily tasks more easily. Researchers will enroll 24 adults with glioblastoma who are currently on treatment. Participants will exerc…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Peer mentors tested to ease tough eating disorder care transition
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether peer mentors can support youth aged 16-24 with eating disorders as they move from youth to adult treatment. Participants are paired with a mentor for 3-6 months. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps keep patients motivated.
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Art therapy: a new way to ease pain and anxiety for the dying?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether one art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptoms like pain and anxiety in adults receiving palliative care. Twenty patients in a Canadian hospital will fill out short questionnaires before and after a 30-60 minute art session. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC