Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Unity Health Toronto
Clavicle Fracture, Fractures
Conservative Treatment Versus Operative Plate Fixation for Acute, Displaced Fractures of the Distal Clavicle
This is a multicentre randomized clinical trial prospectively comparing operative treatment versus conservative (nonoperative) care in the management of displaced distal (Type II) clavicle fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT00872105
- Testing
- Non-operative Treatment, Operative Treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
The Effect of Viscous Fiber on Glycemic Control in Individuals With Diabetes
Purpose of Study (The Effect of Viscous Fiber on Glycemic Control (VF \& GC) in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus. According to the World Health Organization, about 347 million individuals are living with diabetes.
- Trial name
- VF&GC (NCT02629263)
- Testing
- Viscous Fiber
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,394 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Obesity, Morbid, Stem Cells
Effect of Weight Loss Surgery on Stem Cells.
Obesity and diabetes are linked to increased risk for health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and death. At the cellular level, obesity and diabetes increase levels of harmful inflammatory cells (M1 macrophages) and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Stem Cells, Cardiovascular Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT04132531
- Testing
- Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Fine Motor Function Deficit and Visual Neglect Post-stroke
iPad Technology for HOME Rehabilitation in Patients After Stroke: iHOME Acute/Chronic
A pilot randomized, two parallel group study comparing an iPad software game application versus standard care in post-stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01836159
- Testing
- iPad Intervention, Standard/ Usual Care
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Social Determinants of Health, Poverty
Implementation and Impact of an Online Tool Used in Primary Care to Improve Income Security
We will evaluate the acceptability, feasibility and impact of an online tool that helps patients identify financial benefits that they are entitled to at six clinic sites over a three month period.
- Conditions
- Social Determinants of Health, Poverty, Social Isolation, Social Marginalization
- Trial name
- NCT02959866
- Testing
- online income tool
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Diabetic Macular Edema
Cytokine Levels in Patients With Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema Treated With Triamcinolone Acetonide
Diabetic macular edema refers to swelling (fluid accumulation) in the center of the retina. The retina is like the film of a camera and is located in the back of the eye.
- Trial name
- NCT02221453
- Testing
- Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Diabetic Macular Edema
Predictors of Treatment Response to Aflibercept and Aqueous Cytokine Levels in Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic macular edema refers to swelling (fluid accumulation) in the center of the retina. The retina is like the film of a camera and is located in the back of the eye.
- Trial name
- NCT02441907
- Testing
- aflibercept
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Pneumatic Retinopexy Versus Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
The purpose of this research study is to compare the outcomes of pneumatic retinopexy with the outcomes of vitrectomy (with or without scleral buckle) for the management of retinal detachment, in terms of anatomical success…
- Trial name
- NCT01639209
- Testing
- Vitrectomy, Pneumatic retinopexy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Asthma
The Electronic Asthma Action Plan System for Implementation in Primary Care
Asthma is a common and potentially fatal chronic disease. An asthma action plan (AAP) is a written plan produced by a physician for a patient with asthma, to provide education and guidelines for self-management of worsening…
- Trial name
- eAAPS (NCT01070095)
- Testing
- Electronic Asthma Action Plan System
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Formularies
Differences Between Essential Medicines Lists in 135 Countries and Model List of Essential Medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a model list of more than 400 medicines and recommends that each country adapt the list to its own circumstances. More than 100 countries have developed essential medicines lists.
- Trial name
- NCT03218189
- Testing
- Country characteristics
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Three Different Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training Methods
The goal of this study is to compare three methods of teaching medical and nursing students basic life saving skills. The standard method will teach students how to push on the chest and to analyze the heart rhythm using a…
- Trial name
- BLSPilot (NCT01361919)
- Testing
- Feedback During CPR Training and Testing, No Feedback Group, Feedback during CPR Training Not Testing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Expanding Paramedicine in the Community
Initiatives aimed at reducing Emergency Department (ED) wait times and improved community health initiatives are major priorities in Canada.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- EPIC (NCT02034045)
- Testing
- Community Paramedicine, Usual Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 467 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Arthroplasty Complications, Hip Arthritis
An Assessment of 4 Different Bearing Types in Hip Replacement Types to Analsye the Lowest Wear Rates of Polyethylene
The aim of the study is to assess the ideal bearing surfaces in hip replacement by comparing 4 different combinations. In a hip replacement this means what the head and the socket liner are made of.
- Trial name
- NCT03900039
- Testing
- Highly Cross Linked Polyethylene and oxidized zirconium femoral head
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Hepatitis C, Pregnancy
Screening for Hepatitis C During Pregnancy at a Toronto Inner City Prenatal Clinic
The first part of this study will investigate the incidence of Hepatitis C in pregnant women attending an inner city health clinic in downtown Toronto.
- Trial name
- NCT00348660
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 653 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Influenza, Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine Postpartum Questionnaire
The purpose of this trial is to assess the knowledge and attitudes of post-partum women regarding influenza and the use of the influenza vaccine in pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Influenza, Vaccine, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT00401700
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Influenza, Pregnancy
Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy Part 2
Pregnant women have limited knowledge regarding influenza, its implications during pregnancy, and recommendations for vaccination during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT00593970
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV
Fetal HIV Transmission Risk and Duration of Membrane Rupture
In optimally managed HIV+ women with undetectable viral loads, who are on HAART and also receiving intrapartum IV ZDV, the risk of vertical transmission of HIV is independent of the length of time of rupture of membranes.
- Trial name
- NCT01616823
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Evaluation of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulator
Evaluation of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulator
This study aims to test the validity of a new educational tool in the form of a computer based video surgical simulator, that may be used to enhance the current teaching method of how to perform a hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02234856
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy trainer
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
HIV
HIV Physician's Survey
This is a survey study to assess the variability in the current management of pregnancy, reproductive care and assisted reproductive technologies for HIV-positive individuals in Canada to estimate interest for further projects.
- Trial name
- NCT01104974
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
HIV Infections
Understanding HIV Susceptibility in the Female Genital Tract
There is great variability in susceptibility from one person to another, and less than one in a hundred sexual exposures to HIV results in infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03064425
- Testing
- Vaginal and blood sample collection
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto