Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Synvisc Injections for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of viscosupplementation in treating symptomatic lumbar facet joint arthropathy. The intended use of the device (Synvisc) is to alleviate pain and improve function in patients with painful lumbar facet joint arthrosis by intra-articular injection into the involved joint.
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Improving Primary Care in Patients With Mental Disorders
This study will determine the effectiveness of medical case management in improving the medical care of people with mental disorders or substance abuse problems. Official Title Improving Primary Care in Patients With Mental Disorders. Conditions Mental Disorders Study Type Interventional Study Design Health Services Research, Randomised,…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
AIMHI NT Relapse Prevention Trial
A new treatment for indigenous people with mental illness in remote communities has been developed. The study hypothesis is that this new treatment will result in better outcomes for clients and carers than the outcomes of clients and carers who do not receive the treatment. The treatment is a combination…
Mental Health
01 Jan 2013
Medical Self-Management for Improving Health Behaviour Among Individuals in Community Mental Health Settings
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medical illness self-management program in improving the health and health behaviour of people who are recieving care at a community mental health center. Official Title Adapting a Medical Self-Management Program for a Community Mental Health Center. Conditions Chronic Disease Mental illness…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) A New Treatment for Adolescents with Depression
Physical treatments are an important part of therapy for depression for many people. The physical treatments currently available are antidepressant medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), both or which are helpful to many people. A third option is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is currently only offered through research studies. TMS…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Genetic Study of Bipolar Disorders
This research study is aiming to identify the genes that predispose someone to developing Bipolar Disorder. We are looking for families with two or more people affected by Bipolar Disorder. The participants of the study are notified of the progress of the study annually through newsletters and at the end…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Mild Brain Stimulation – New Treatment for Depression
Researchers are investigating mild brain stimulation as a treatment for depression and potential alternative to medication and electroconvulsive therapy. Very weak currents are used to stimulate the brain. The stimulation is painless with no known serious side effects, and the person is fully awake and alert during the 20 minute…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves teaching people skills and strategies to manage negative thoughts and behaviours that are associated with depression. CBT has been studied for over 20 years, and there is good evidence that it is effective as a treatment for depression. However, researchers are still not sure how…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Escitalopram vs Reboxetine on Gastro-Intestinal Sensitivity of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) commonly have many gastrointestinal complaints. Gastrointestinal pain is classified into 2 categories: visceral and somatic pain. The main aim of this study is to compare somatic and visceral sensitivity between healthy people and pateints with MDD. These two sensitivities will be assessed by the…
