Clinical trials: sponsored by Unity Health Toronto
Type 2 Diabetes
Blood Glucose Response to Highly Viscous Polysaccharide Enriched Biscuits in Healthy and Diabetic Subjects
Our objective was to test whether the highly viscous polysaccharide incorporated into the biscuit formulation would reduce the postprandial blood glucose response equally in healthy subjects and individuals with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00728143
- Testing
- Highly viscous polysaccharide enriched biscuits
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Myocardial Ischemia
NOGA Angiogenesis Revascularization Therapy: Evaluation by RadioNuclide Imaging - The Northern Trial
To demonstrate the clinical efficacy and safety of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF165)when delivered by direct myocardial injection through the NOGA navigational catheter to improve myocardial perfusion in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00143585
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Comparison of NeuFlex and Swanson Metacarpophalangeal Implants for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The main hypotheses for this study are as follows: 1. The use of NeuFlex implant results in flexion in the fourth and fifth MP joints that is at least 10 degrees greater than with teh use of the Swanson implant. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00463424
- Testing
- NeuFlex metacarpophalangeal implant, Swanson metacarpophalangeal implant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Arterial Hemostasis After Coronary Intervention
Arterial Closure Device Comparison Trial II - ACDC Trial II
PCI (coronary angioplasty) is a procedure performed through a catheter to open up blockages in the coronary arteries using balloons and stents for the treatment of angina or myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- NCT00428155
- Testing
- closure device placement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 448 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Preventive Health Care
Improving Preventive Service Delivery at Adult Complete Health Check-Ups
To determine the effectiveness of a single checklist reminder form to improve the delivery of preventive health services at adult health check-ups in a family practice setting.
- Trial name
- NCT00316394
- Testing
- Preventive Care Checklist Form
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L.) on Glucose Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of Salvia hispanica L. Alba (Salba) to the conventional treatment for diabetes is associated with improvement in major and emerging cardiovascular risk factors in…
- Trial name
- NCT00362011
- Testing
- Salba diet
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto