Nova Scotia Health Authority

This study looked at whether stimulant medication can reduce loss of control eating in children aged 8 to 13 with ADHD. Ten kids were followed for 3 months after starting stimulants. Researchers measured changes in eating episodes and behaviors to see if treating ADHD symptoms mi…

This study tested a program to help men prepare for and manage side effects from prostate cancer treatments like surgery or radiation. The program used daily texts and emails, plus support from other men, to encourage healthy habits before treatment. The goal was to reduce distre…

This study tested whether a nerve block called the serratus anterior plane (SAP) block can reduce pain after heart surgery. 50 adults having heart surgery through a chest incision were randomly assigned to receive either a numbing medicine or a placebo through small tubes placed …

This study tested a 6-month home program for adults with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or obesity. Participants received daily emails with tips on exercise, stress reduction, diet, and more. The goal was to improve mental and physical health. 185 people took pa…

This study tested a 6-month program called CancerPEP that sends daily emails to cancer patients and survivors with tips on exercise, yoga, stress reduction, and healthy eating. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helps improve mental and physical health. 104 adult…

This study tested a brief, two-session therapy program for young adults (ages 18-35) who had recently started early psychosis services. The program, adapted from a US-based intervention called 'Just Do You,' aimed to improve treatment engagement and recovery by addressing barrier…