Studies

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ASCEND: intergenerAtional inteStinal miCrobiomEs iN ibD – an observational study to gather and link familial microbiome intestinal stool bacteria with pediatric participants

Intergenerational family of three women on sofa

PI: Dr. David Mack Study contact: [email protected] Study contact full name: Ruth Singleton Research Area: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Who to contact regarding participation: [email protected] Lay Summary:  We are interested to learn more about the similar bacteria in the gut that seems to be familial (passed on from generation to generation). To study this we need to collect stool samples from … Read more

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

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

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