St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

This study compares two ways of performing robotic lung surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. In one method, the surgeon controls all tools from a console (totally robotic). In the other, a bedside assistant helps with handheld staplers. The trial will measure costs…

This study tests a new way to perform lung cancer surgery using 3D virtual reality models and a special dye that makes lung segments glow during surgery. The goal is to help surgeons remove only the diseased part of the lung more accurately. About 89 adults with early-stage non-s…

This study tests a brief sleep-focused workshop for people with PMDD who have trouble sleeping. The workshop teaches about sleep and simple strategies to improve it. Researchers want to see if it's practical and helpful, using sleep diaries and activity watches. 72 participants w…

This study tests a group therapy where people with PTSD and borderline personality traits write about their trauma during weekly virtual sessions for 10 weeks. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms and keeps people in treatment better than other therapies…

This study looks at whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine helps older patients (65+) who are on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to see if it reduces death, confusion, and time on the ventilator compared to a placebo. About 300 patients will take part, and the study…

This study tests whether a structured blinking exercise can improve dry eye symptoms in adults with glaucoma who use eye drops. Over two weeks, 45 participants will perform 15 close-squeeze-open blinks three times daily. Researchers will measure symptom relief and tear film stabi…

This study tests whether 8 sessions of cognitive processing therapy (CPT), delivered online, can help women and birthing people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic childbirth. The trial will enroll 29 participants to see if the therapy is practical, ac…

This study tests whether a brief education session about cannabis risks can increase knowledge and motivation to reduce use among people with eating disorders. 80 patients will receive either cannabis education or sleep hygiene education during their first week of a 20-week eatin…