Unity Health Toronto

This small pilot study tested whether laughing gas (nitrous oxide) can improve mood in people with major depression. Eleven participants received either laughing gas or a sedative (midazolam), and researchers used MRI brain scans to look for changes in brain activity. The goal wa…

This study tested a pain-relief method for adults having open-heart surgery. Half received a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) through small tubes placed near the breastbone, while the other half got a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see if the nerve block could lower the amount …

This pilot study tested whether combining ketamine with psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) helps people with chronic nerve pain more than either treatment alone. 30 adults with moderate-to-severe neuropathic pain were randomly assigned to receive ketamine, psychotherapy…

This pilot study tested whether giving young people (ages 16-24) who recently left homelessness a rent subsidy plus a special coaching program helps them stay stable and build better lives. All 40 participants got rent help; half also got a coach and a guide to build confidence a…

This study tested whether giving long-term care and retirement home staff a personal 'resource navigator' could improve their wellness and reduce burnout. 123 workers in Ontario were split into two groups: one got one-on-one support to find health and wellness resources, the othe…

This study tested whether a community health surveyor can help collect social and demographic information from adult primary care patients who are often hard to reach, such as those with low income or housing issues. Researchers compared usual questionnaire methods to an enhanced…

This study tested a 4-week in-person leadership program for young people aged 16-24 who recently left homelessness. 25 participants in Toronto and St. Catharines attended sessions to build confidence and life skills. The goal was to see if the program was helpful and if it improv…

This study tested a program where navigators helped homeless adults after they left the hospital. The goal was to see if this support would help them see a primary care doctor and reduce the need for future hospital visits. Over 650 homeless adults took part, and the program focu…

This study looked for biological signs (biomarkers) that could help predict suicide risk in people with major depression. Researchers used brain scans to measure how the brain processes pain, reward, and attention. 97 adults with depression took part, but no treatment was given. …

This study aimed to find out what makes some people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) more likely to have bleeding in the brain. Researchers collected health information and blood samples from over 2,200 participants across North America. The goal was to better und…