Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by Unity Health Toronto
Gastric Varices Bleeding, Gastric Varices
Cyanoacrylate Glue Versus Absorbable Gelatin Sponge for Gastric Varices
This study compares two endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatments for gastric varices, which are enlarged veins in the stomach that can bleed. Both treatments use small coils placed into the varix.
- Conditions
- Gastric Varices Bleeding, Gastric Varices, Portal Hypertension
- Trial name
- CoAGS-GV (NCT07699354)
- Testing
- EUS-Guided Coil Embolization With Cyanoacrylate Glue and Lipiodol, EUS-Guided Coil Embolization With Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Kidney Disease, Chronic, Diabetes
Glucagon-like-peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients Receiving Maintenance Dialysis
This study aims to determine if GLP1RA is safe and tolerable in maintenance dialysis population, adherence, and feasibility of a larger definitive cardiovascular outcome trial in this population.
- Conditions
- Kidney Disease, Chronic, Diabetes, Dialysis, End Stage Kidney Disease (ESRD)
- Trial name
- GUARD-1 (NCT07017270)
- Testing
- Semaglutide Pen
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Cardiac Conditions, Connective Tissue Diseases
The Genetics Navigator: Evaluating a Digital Platform for Genomics Health Services
Genetic testing (GT) (including targeted panels, exome and genome sequencing) is increasingly being used for patient care as it improves diagnosis and health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Conditions, Connective Tissue Diseases, Retinal Disease, Epilepsy in Children
- Trial name
- NCT06455384
- Testing
- Genetics Navigator, Standard Care with Genetics Professionals
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Homelessness, Youth
Supporting Social & Economic Equity, Disrupting Cycles of Homelessness, And Nurturing Growth & Empowerment
The goal of the SEED CHANGE pilot study is to co-design and test a wraparound intervention for young people transitioning away from homelessness.
- Trial name
- SEED CHANGE (NCT07419282)
- Testing
- Wraparound Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Acetabular Fracture
Geriatric Acetabular fracTures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Versus Replacement
Management of acetabular (hip) fractures in the geriatric population can be very challenging because of pre-existing medical comorbidities, pre-existing osteoporosis and increased risk of mortality.
- Trial name
- GATOR (NCT03713853)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
MDD
Functional Electrical Stimulation for MDD
This study aims to determine whether Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of the facial muscles is a safe and effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- NCT07629050
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Subdural Hematoma
The Use of Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Symptomatic Subdural Hematoma
Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common condition experienced after head injury. Blood collects on the surface of the brain, causing headaches which can progress to confusion, weakness, or even coma.
- Trial name
- TRACE (NCT05713630)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid (TXA)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Distal Femur Fracture
DIFFIR - Geriatric Distal Femur Fixation Versus Replacement
The current standard of care for most intra-articular distal femur fractures (above the knee joint) in geriatric patients is a surgical fixation using plates and screws to hold the fracture pieces in the correct position, until…
- Trial name
- DIFFIR (NCT04076735)
- Testing
- Distal femoral replacement, Surgical Fixation (ORIF)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Trauma
SWiFT Canada (Study of Whole Blood in Frontline Trauma)
Traumatic injuries affect people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Global Burden of Disease study showed that globally in 2019, there were more than 4.4 million deaths due to injury.
- Trial name
- SWiFTCanada (NCT06495294)
- Testing
- Whole Blood, RBC + plasma
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Open Abdomen, Mechanical Ventilation
Effects of AbClo Fascial Approximation Device in Patients With Open Abdomen on Respiratory Mechanics
Patients who underwent an abdominal surgery and had the abdomen remain open are called to have an "open abdomen". To limit the risk of further widening of their wounds, surgeons can use AbClo, which is a non-invasive abdominal…
- Trial name
- AbClo-Resp (NCT07154589)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
type1diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Self-management Education and Support
OVERVIEW: People living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are expected to fit self-management and regular clinical consultations into busy lives.
- Trial name
- T1ME (NCT05756829)
- Testing
- High frequency, low touch virtual health care
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 580 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Cardiovascular Disease, Surgical Site Infection
Innovative Sternal Closure Techniques: Evaluating STRATAFIX™ and DERMABOND™ for Reduced Complications in CABG Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new method of closing the breastbone after heart bypass surgery can improve healing and reduce complications in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Surgical Site Infection, Superficial Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
- Trial name
- NCT07507409
- Testing
- Knotless Barbed Sutures, Mesh-based Topical Skin Adhesive
- Volunteers
- 401 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Endometriosis, Chronic Pain
Virtual Mindfulness and Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disease affecting 5-10% of women during their reproductive years.1 Symptoms are variable but can include debilitating pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, menstrual cycles, bowel movements and…
- Trial name
- NCT07501182
- Testing
- 10-week mindfulness course
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Appendicitis Acute
First Appendectomy Using Revolve Surgical Robotic Arm
This study is testing a new surgical device called the Revolve Surgical System (RSS) during appendix removal surgery. The RSS is designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery with improved precision and stability…
- Trial name
- NCT07455487
- Testing
- Revolve Surgical System - RSS
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Access to Primary Care
Evaluating Novel Approaches That Engage and Support Vulnerable Patient Groups to Equitably Access Primary Care
The goal of this initial clinical trial is to gather information for building a future national trial in Canada that can continuously look at different ways of helping people made vulnerable get a primary care provider.
- Trial name
- ENGAGE (NCT07439627)
- Testing
- Primary care connector
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Diabete Type 2
Effect of a Healthy Food Voucher on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will determine if access to a voucher for healthy foods reduces blood sugar levels among people living on a low income who have type 2 diabetes or elevated blood sugar.
- Trial name
- VOUCH4DIABETES (NCT05776420)
- Testing
- Food voucher
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
HIV Infection, Syphilis Infection
Multiplo Tp/HIV Self-Test
To help reach the undiagnosed living with HIV and/or syphilis in Canada, self-tests for HIV and Syphilis may have substantial utility for increased identification of infected individuals through their relative ease of use and…
- Trial name
- NCT06716450
- Testing
- Multiplo TP/HIV Antibody Test
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
ARDS
Careful Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19)
This is a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial with an adaptive design assessing the efficacy of setting the ventilator based on measurements of respiratory mechanics (recruitability and effort) to reduce Day 60…
- Trial name
- CAVIARDS (NCT03963622)
- Testing
- Respiratory Mechanics, Standard Ventilation Strategy
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 740 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Distal Femur Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant Knee
pDIFFIR: Geriatric Periprosthetic DIstal Femur: FIxation Versus Replacement
Periprosthetic distal femur fractures are a significant source of morbidity and mortality for elderly patients. One treatment option involved a surgical fixation with plates or nails, screws and cables/wires along the side of…
- Conditions
- Distal Femur Fracture, Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant Knee, Knee Fracture
- Trial name
- pDIFFIR (NCT05805774)
- Testing
- Distal Femur Replacement, Surgical fixation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Due to Alzheimer's Disease
Infrared Light for Memory Loss in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional risk state that occurs between the normal aging process and Alzheimer's dementia (AD).
- Trial name
- PBMCI-Prime (NCT06618807)
- Testing
- Active tPBM device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto