Studies

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Evaluation of the satisfaction and usefulness of an electronic Individualized Acute Seizure Action Plan (ASAP): A Prospective Quality Improvement Study

PI: Dr. Daniela Pohl Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Valeria Dimitrova Research Area: Nervous System Conditions Who to contact regarding participation: [email protected] Lay Summary: Approximately 1% of the population worldwide lives with epilepsy. As our understanding of the genetic causes of epilepsy advances, personalized medicine is becoming more and more common in the … Read more

Phase III randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of metformin for cognitive recovery and white matter growth in paediatric medulloblastoma patients

PI: Dr. Donna Johnston Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Doaa Abdelfattah Research Area: Cancer Who to contact regarding participation: Dr. Donna Johnston (Site PI) Doaa Abdelfattah (Research Coordinator) Lay Summary: We are testing the efficacy of treatment with metformin for promoting cognitive recovery and brain growth in children/adolescents treated for medulloblastoma in a … Read more

Engaging youth and families in designing a mental health service plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A participatory action research study

PI: Dr. Mario Cappelli Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Matthew Kent Research Area: Mental Health Who to contact regarding participating: Mathew Kent ([email protected]) Lay Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic brought (1) changes in the mental health and addictions of young people and (2) an abrupt transition to the virtual delivery of services. We are seeking … Read more

Identifying, Implementing, Measuring, and Evaluating Trauma-Informed Care in Practice

PI: Dhiraj Aggarwal Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Yehudis Stokes Research Area: Mental Health Who to contact regarding participating: [email protected] Lay Summary: “Trauma-informed care” (TIC) is an emerging concept that involves addressing the needs of individuals with histories of trauma, whether they are the ones seeking care, or providing care. Generally agreed principles of … Read more

Impact of the CHEO Active Website

PI: Dr. Pat Longmuir Study contact: [email protected] Who to contact regarding participating: Jenna Yaraskavitch [email protected] Research Area: Healthy Active Living and Obesity Lay Summary: Physical activity is very important for the health and well-being of children and teens. However, medical conditions or disabilities can make it harder to be active. The CHEO Active website provides over … Read more

Qualitative inquiry into the lived experiences of LGBTQ2+ youth in their interactions with the health care system in Ottawa

PI: Dr. Megan Harrison Study contacts: Pediatric Resident Research Leads – Dr. Kyle Canton (he/they), Dr. Maria Karaceper (she/her), Dr. Zoe Lazaris-Brunner (she/her), Dr. Michael Schlegelmilch (he/him). They can be reached directly at [email protected] for study-related questions or information. Research Area: Adolescent Health – Gender Diversity Lay Summary: LGBTQ2S+ youth experience a host of health inequities, stemming, in part, … Read more

Effects of Social Media Reduction on Mental Health in Youth

PI: Dr. Gary Goldfield Who to contact regarding participating: Mohcene Abdessemed – [email protected] Enroll here: https://redcap.cheori.org/surveys/?s=7DRHC9E3A7 Research Area: Mental Health Lay Summary: Excessive social media use is prevalent among youth and it has been associated with depression and anxiety. Lowering social media use has been shown to reduce symptoms of mental distress and loneliness in … Read more

Development of Pictograms for Informed Consent and Assent Forms: Simplifying the Informed Consent Process

PI: Natalie Anderson Study contact:  Jameson Cameron [email protected] Research Area:  Not applicable Who to contact regarding participating: https://redcap.cheori.org/surveys/?s=E3C4AYJ4F7 Lay Summary:  This is a survey study being done to examine whether pictograms (a simple illustration or picture used to show an idea) in consent and assent forms help people understand the information in those forms.  A consent form is a letter that … Read more

Impact of physical activity counselling on children with medical conditions and disabilities and their families

PI: Dr. Pat Longmuir Study contact: [email protected] Research Area: Healthy Active Living and Obesity Who to contact regarding participating: Pat Longmuir [email protected] Lay Summary: Physical activity is important for all children, including those who are cared for at CHEO. Children who have received physical activity counselling as part of their care are invited to provide … Read more