The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple thinking trick get seniors moving? new study tests 'A-B-C' program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 4-week program called 'A-B-C' that aims to help sedentary adults aged 65 and older with mild depressive symptoms become more physically active. The program teaches simple ways to overcome common mental hurdles that make staying inactive feel easier. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Brain boot camp: can computer exercises sharpen thinking in mental illness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, or autism. Participants will first wait 8 weeks without training…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Scientists to watch depression treatment reshape the brain in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use advanced brain scans to see how a quick, 3-minute form of magnetic brain stimulation changes the brain in people with major depression. Twenty adults will receive one week of treatment and have PET and MRI scans before and after. The goal is to understand the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Can brain training help people with severe mental illness think better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a personalized cognitive remediation program called RECAMEX can help people with severe mental illness who have trouble with memory, attention, and problem-solving. About 87 adults will try the program to see if it's practical, acceptable, and improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:11 UTC