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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

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

Cognitive Performance in Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D): A Case-Control Study

PI: Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput Who to contact regarding participating: Amelia Eaton – [email protected] Research Area: Healthy Active Living and Obesity Lay Summary: Adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 who are considered to be in good health are eligible to participate in this study examining the role of type 2 diabetes on cognitive performance. … Read more

Research on Eating and Adolescent Lifestyles (REAL 2.0): A 15-year follow-up study of early predictors of eating disorders and other mental health struggles in young adulthood

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PI: Dr. Nicole Obeid Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Lori Watanabe and Madeline Gertler Research Area: Mental Health – Eating Disorders Who to contact regarding participation: [email protected] Lay Summary: The Research on Eating and Adolescent Lifestyles (REAL) study (2004-2013) examined biological, environmental, and individual factors that contribute to body image, body … Read more