Studies

CHEO Principal Investigator: Dr. Dhenuka Radhakrishnan, MD, MSc. CHEO Respirology and CHEO-Lead Investigator Coordinating Site Principal Investigator: Dr. Sze Man Tse, MD, PhD CHU Sainte‑Justine (Montréal, QC) Study Contact: Jamie Strain MSc., (she/her). Research Coordinator. CHEO MoKA Study Research Team. Email: [email protected] Phone: 613‑737‑7600 ext. 8897 OR Zhenrui Zhang, (he/him). StudyResearch Assistant. 613-737-7600 ext. 7144, … Read more

PI: Dr. Kristin Kernohan Co-investigators: Dr. Erika Bariciak, Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty, Dr. Matthew Henderson, Dr. Melanie Lacaria, Dr. Neal Sondheimer Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Brittany French/Trisia Balalio Summary: In Ontario, newborn screening (also called the “heel-prick test”) is offered to all newborn babies. It can identify ~30 treatable health conditions and helps … Read more

PI: Dr. Lesleigh Abbott Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Isabelle LaForest Who to contact regarding participating: Isabelle Laforest This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple combination therapies that are selected using somatic alterations and potential predictive biomarkers identified via the ZERO and PROFYLE profiling platforms in children with high-risk malignancies. … Read more

PI: Dr. Lesleigh Abbott Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Isabelle Laforest Lay Summary: This study aims to explore a type of immune cell called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), which are found inside tumors and can help the body fight cancer. We are focusing on TILs from children with solid tumors and lymphoma. Our goal is … Read more

PI: Daniel Corsi, PhD Study Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] Study Contact full name: Meghana Aithal / Alexandra Kane Lay Summary: As therapeutic and recreational cannabis use increases in Canada post-legalization, youth (high-school and post-secondary students) are commonly exposed to conflicting messages about cannabis, including mixed information surrounding its benefits, risks, and overall societal impact. These conflicting messages put … Read more

PI: Kathleen Pajer Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Amanda Helleman Research Area: Mental Health Who to contact regarding participating: [email protected] Lay Summary: Stress or anxiety, especially from early-life adverse events (i.e., challenging experiences) can lead to behaviors like teeth grinding or jaw clenching, which can result in tooth damage, wear, and discomfort. Moreover, … Read more

PI: Mark Tremblay Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Maia Collins Research Area: Healthy Active Living and Obesity Who to contact regarding participating: River McRae and Maia Collins Lay Summary: Testing the App-based Global Adolescent and Child Physical Activity Questionnaire is a multi-country CIHR funded study that will develop an app-based questionnaire and determine … Read more

PI: Gary Goldfield Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Karina Branje Research Area: Mental Health Who to contact regarding participating: [email protected] Lay Summary: The aim of the CALM study (Cohort Network for Adolescents and Youth with Multiple Mental Health Conditions) is to follow youth (ages 11-24) who are seeking or receiving mental health services … Read more

PI: Pat Longmuir Study Contact: [email protected] Study Contact Full Name: Jenna Yaraskavitch Lay Summary: Active play is critically important for young children. It is essential for normal growth and development and is how children socialize with peers. Our previous study among 127 children with a congenital heart defects found lower activity levels among patients 18 … Read more

PI: Dr. Karine Khatchadourian Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Elias Abou-Assaly Research Area: Gender Diversity Who to contact regarding participating: Dr. Gabrielle Doré-Brabant ([email protected]) Lay Summary: This study aims to explore the perspectives of Transgender and nonbinary youth and their caregiver(s), both pre- and post-transition, to identify needs and concerns regarding transition of … Read more