Clinical trials: sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
- Lead sponsor (exact) University Health Network, Toronto
- Accepts healthy volunteers yes
- Has posted results yes
Breast Cancer
One-stage Breast Reconstruction Using Dermal Matrix/Implant Versus Two-stage Expander/Implant Procedure
Currently the two-stage tissue expander/implant (TE/I) technique is the standard breast reconstructive option for breast cancer patients selected for immediate, skin-sparing mastectomy.
- Trial name
- AllodermRCT (NCT00956384)
- Testing
- One-stage dermal matrix/implant procedure, Two-stage tissue expander/implant procedure
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
HIV/AIDS, Aging
Psychosocial Intervention for Older HIV+ Adults With HAND
CTNPT 029 will test the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation group therapy in older adults living with HIV who have been diagnosed with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Group, Peer
- Trial name
- IN-HAND (NCT03483740)
- Testing
- CRGT, HIV group therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer
Effects of Exemestane on Bone Strength
The NCIC CTG was conducting an international breast cancer prevention trial (MAP.3) examining the effects of a new therapy (exemestane) for breast cancer prevention in postmenopausal women at increased risk of developing this…
- Trial name
- MAP3BSS (NCT01144468)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 351 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal Osteopenia
Vitamin K Supplementation in Post-Menopausal Osteopenia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with 5 mg vitamin K daily over a 2-year period will prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women with osteopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00150969
- Testing
- vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Deglutition, Healthy Swallowing
Physiological Flow of Liquids in Healthy Swallowing
Thickened liquids are commonly used as an intervention for people with dysphagia (swallowing impairment). However, the field currently lacks a proper understanding of how this intervention works.
- Conditions
- Deglutition, Healthy Swallowing, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04114617
- Testing
- Starch-thickened liquids, Xanthan-gum thickened liquids, Barium concentration
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dysphagia
Chewing and Oral Processing of Solid Food
Food texture modification is commonly used as an intervention for people with dysphagia (swallowing impairment). However, the field currently lacks a proper understanding of how this intervention works.
- Trial name
- NIH_HVX6 (NCT05594173)
- Testing
- Food texture modification
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Jugular Venous Blood Flow
Jugular Venous Flow Healthy Volunteers
Our hypothesis is that there will be a decrease in internal jugular venous flow in the park bench position when compared to the supine position.
- Trial name
- NCT02002494
- Testing
- Different positions
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Hyperlipidemia
Sitagliptin Regulation of Intestinal and Hepatic Lipoprotein Particle and Hepatic Glucose Production in Humans
Recent studies in both animals and humans has demonstrated that the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon like peptide 1) reduces intestinal production of lipoprotein particles.
- Trial name
- NCT01600703
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto