Nova Scotia Health Authority

This 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…

This 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.

This 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…

This study looks at whether yoga is a practical and helpful activity for adults who have had a stroke at least three months ago. Forty participants in Nova Scotia will try both virtual and in-person yoga classes twice a week for 90 minutes, plus one recorded session. Researchers …

This 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 …

This 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…

This study tests a pre-surgery support program for 50 adults waiting for hip or knee replacement. The program includes education, medical help, and exercise to improve health before surgery. Researchers want to see if the program is feasible and if it reduces surgical risks like …