Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Toronto
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Singing Therapy for Rehabilitating Facial Mimicry in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Parkinson's disease can reduce facial expression and change the voice, making it harder to communicate emotions. This study examined whether practising facial and vocal imitation through speech and singing could improve facial…
- Trial name
- NCT07905612
- Testing
- Singing Imitation Therapy, Singing Observation Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toronto Metropolitan University
Tuberculosis (TB)
Research on Key Interventional Technologies for Controlling the Epidemic in High-prevalence Areas of Tuberculosis in Guangxi, China
The goal of this study is to find out if using mobile vans with advanced technology can help reduce tuberculosis (TB) in rural Guangxi, China. The study will also examine how practical and cost-effective this approach is.
- Trial name
- NCT06702774
- Testing
- Active case finding
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 43,067 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sepsis
Clinical Outcomes Using Molecular Prediction in Acute Suspected Sepsis and Infection
Sepsis is a complex syndrome that affects the functioning of multiple organ systems and is caused by an uncontrolled response to infection.
- Trial name
- COMPASS-I (NCT07874698)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Gingivitis
Efficacy of SALI-10 Oral Probiotics in Experimental Gingivitis
Gingivitis is among the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 50-90% of adults. It is a reversible condition primarily caused by microbial plaque accumulation on teeth and gingival surfaces, which…
- Trial name
- NCT07256743
- Testing
- SALI-10 lozenge
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ostia Sciences
Healthy Adults
FueL Use During eXercise in Males and Females
This study will investigate whether pre-exercise nutrition influences sex differences in fuel utilization during endurance exercise.
- Trial name
- FLUX (NCT07829237)
- Testing
- Pre-exercise carbohydrate beverage, Pre-exercise protein beverage, Fasted control beverage
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Type 2 Diabetes
Integrating Educational Videos Into Skills-Based Nutrition Programs to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Peel
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the potential benefits of integrating a video covering topics related to nutrition education, food literacy and type 2 diabetes into Seva Food Banks current programs (Culinary Training…
- Trial name
- NCT07790081
- Testing
- Educational Video
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Perinatal Depression
Early Detection of Perinatal Depression With Wearable Technology
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether wearable devices and self-report surveys can help researchers better understand changes in mood during pregnancy and after birth in young pregnant individuals with a history…
- Trial name
- BLUESMAPPED (NCT07784244)
- Testing
- Oura Ring (Photoplethysmography-based wearable ring), EmbracePlus Watch (Electrodermal activity wristband sensor)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women's College Hospital
Chronic Disease, Cancer
Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Implementation of the BETTER Women Peer Health Coaching Program
The Building on Existing Tools To improvE cancer and chronic disease pRevention and screening in primary care (BETTER) Program allows patients in primary care to have a dedicated visit with a prevention practitioner to discuss…
- Trial name
- NCT04746859
- Testing
- Prevention Visit, Peer health coaching
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women's College Hospital
Pain
Optimizing Patient's Comfort During Scleral Indentation
The scleral depression exam is an important routine technique for evaluating the retinal periphery for various reasons. During this examination, an instrument is used to bring the anterior part of the retina into the physician's…
- Trial name
- NCT06683209
- Testing
- Schocket scleral depressor, Josephberg-Besser, Cotton tip applicator
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Cultural Safety, Medical Education
Evaluating in Person Curriculum for Educating Obstetrical Residents on Better Caring for 2 Spirit Metis Patients Using and AI Assisted OSCE.
Two-Spirit (2S) Métis individuals often encounter significant barriers and discrimination in healthcare settings. This multisite randomized controlled feasibility trial evaluates a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted…
- Conditions
- Cultural Safety, Medical Education, Cultural Competency
- Trial name
- NCT07760675
- Testing
- 2S Métis Cultural Safety Academic Half Day &AI-OSCE, Standard Institutional Cultural Safety Training&AI-OSCE
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Older Adults, Balance, Older People
AquaReBal - Aquatic Reactive Balance Training for Older Adults
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury deaths worldwide, mostly in older adults. Injuries resulting from a fall are a leading cause of hospitalizations among older adults in Canada with a higher total injury cost…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Balance, Older People, Aquatic Physical Exercise
- Trial name
- AquaReBal (NCT06720974)
- Testing
- AquaReBal
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorder
An Innovative Master Platform for Clinical Trials in Mood Disorders
Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder affect over 350 million people around the world. While several effective treatments exist, it is often difficult to match the right treatment to an individual person.
- Conditions
- Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT06408012)
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Arthroplasty Replacement, Knee, Anesthesia Conduction
Migration Rate for Continuous Adductor Canal Block Catheters After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery: a Comparison Between Two Insertion Techniques
Continuous adductor canal block (CACB) is becoming increasingly popular for providing postoperative analgesia following knee arthroplasties.
- Trial name
- ISAFExOOPS (NCT07681622)
- Testing
- ISAFE technique for adductor canal catheter insertion, OOPS technique
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Major Depressive Disorder
Optimized Predictive Treatment In Medications for Unipolar Major Depression (OPTIMUM-D)
This is a study that will test a predictive biomarker algorithm based on results from a previous study. The goal of this study is to integrate clinical, imaging, EEG, and molecular data across 8 sites to predict treatment outcome…
- Trial name
- CAN-BIND-17 (NCT05017311)
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Brexpiprazole
- Where
- 10 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Developmental Language Disorder, Language Delay
Using Neuroimaging and Behavioral Assessments to Understand Late Talking
Late talkers (LT), representing 10-20% of children under 3, demonstrate hallmark syntax and vocabulary deficits similar to preschoolers with developmental language disorder.
- Conditions
- Developmental Language Disorder, Language Delay, Language Development
- Trial name
- NCT06156865
- Testing
- Intervention to address late talking
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Developmental Language Disorder
Neuroimaging Reveals Treatment-related Changes in DLD
Children with developmental language disorders (DLD, aka specific language impairment), a prevalent pediatric disorder, experience hallmark grammar deficits with life-long impacts on educational and occupational outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT05268341
- Testing
- My Sentence Builder
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
The Whole-body Protein Synthesis Response to Protein With Amino Acid or Amino Acids
The Effects of LEUVATE on Glycemia, Insulinemia, Aminoacidemia, and Protein Synthesis in GLP-1 RA-treated Adults
GLP-1 receptor agonists have recently emerged as highly effective pharmacological agents for promoting weight loss and improving metabolic health.
- Trial name
- Leuvate001 (NCT07595575)
- Testing
- GLP-1
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutraceutical Innovations LLC
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Reference Values for Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing
Dysphagia (swallowing impairment) is a serious health condition seen in many age-related disease and injury processes. Although videofluoroscopy (VF) is an international "gold standard" dysphagia diagnostic exam, there is a…
- Trial name
- NIA_RV (NCT05497219)
- Testing
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VF)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 580 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Wellness, Burnout, Caregiver
Evaluating the Impact of Resource Navigators to Support LTC and RH Staff During and Beyond COVID-19
The goal of this clinical trial is to test how well resource navigators help long-term care and retirement home staff access the various health and wellness resources available to them and the effects that this has on their…
- Conditions
- Wellness, Burnout, Caregiver, Burnout, Professional, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT05677997
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Atypical Femur Fracture
Personalizing Osteoporosis Care: Clinical & Genetic Risk Factors for AFFs
The overall objective of this project is to identify clinical and genetic risk factors for Atypical Femur Fractures (AFFs) in Anti-resorptive therapy (ART) users by conducting a case control study of 330 cases of AFFs and 660…
- Trial name
- NCT04110795
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto