Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease
Umbrella Review and Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Pulses/Legumes and Incident Cardiometabolic Diseases
The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) guidelines have not made any specific recommendations regarding dietary pulses.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT03555734
- Testing
- Dietary pulses or legumes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cholesterol; Lipidosis
Meta-analysis of the Portfolio Dietary Pattern and Cardiometabolic Risk
The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) guidelines have not made any specific recommendations regarding the Portfolio diet, a dietary pattern that includes nuts, viscous fibre, plant protein, and plant sterols.
- Trial name
- NCT03534414
- Testing
- Portfolio Dietary Pattern, NCEP Based Diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Physically Inactive Hospital Employees
Financial Health Incentives to Promote Physical Activity Among Hospital Employees: A Randomized Control Trial
The objective of this randomized control trial is to examine whether incentives-for-steps (i.e. $1 per day step count goals are reached) increase daily step counts among physically inactive hospital employees.
- Trial name
- NCT02638675
- Testing
- Wellness program, Accelerometer, Incentive
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Acute Rhinosinusitis, Sore Throat
The Development and Testing of a Scaling Strategy for a Community-Based Primary Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Antibiotic resistant infections are expected to cause 10 million deaths worldwide by 2050, and exceed cancer deaths. Reducing antibiotic use can reduce resistance levels.
- Conditions
- Acute Rhinosinusitis, Sore Throat, Acute Cystitis, Acute Bronchitis
- Trial name
- PC-ASP 2 (NCT03517215)
- Testing
- Enhanced CB-ASP, Standard CB-ASP
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Hemispatial Neglect
Musical Neglect Training for Patients With Visual Neglect
Music Neglect Training has been developed for patients with hemispatial neglect to improve their attention on the left side. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and carry-over effect of Musical Neglect Training…
- Trial name
- NCT03516825
- Testing
- Musical Neglect Training
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Post-Injection Intraocular Pressure Spikes
Pre-Administration of Brimonidine in Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy
In this study, investigators will be examining the intraocular pressure lowering effect of brimonidine 0.15% when administered 20min prior to intravitreal anti-VEGF injection.
- Trial name
- NCT03513172
- Testing
- topical brimonidine tartrate 0.15% (Alphagan® P; Allergan, Inc)
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
A Feasibility Trial of Geriatric Assessment and Management for Older Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing a randomized controlled study of the intervention (Geriatric Assessment followed by an integrated care plan carried out by the multidisciplinary geriatric…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02222259
- Testing
- GA and Integrated Care Plan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hypertension
Cardiovascular Health And Risk Modification in Family Health Teams
Cardiovascular diseases remain the main cause of mortality in Canada. While effective interventions are available for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease,there continue to be gaps between the potential reduction in risk…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes
- Trial name
- Multi-CHARM (NCT00787306)
- Testing
- Active risk factor surveillance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Program Evaluation of Telehomecare: TeLeCare Study
This study will evaluate the Telehomecare (THC) Program offered to patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across the Central West, Toronto Central and North East Local Health Integration Networks in…
- Trial name
- TLC (NCT02311114)
- Testing
- In Depth interview, Observational fieldwork, Survey
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Diseases
Meta-analysis of 46 FDA Identified Studies on Lipid Markers
The FDA have revised the data on soy and concluded that a heart health claim is no longer justified based on more recent studies. They are allowing and established panel for public input.
- Trial name
- NCT03468127
- Testing
- Soy foods
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Diseases
Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Vitamins and Mineral Supplementation for CVD Prevention and Treatment
The use of vitamin and mineral supplementation has historically been to treat and prevent micronutrient deficiencies. In recent years, however, and with their widespread use, the interest has shifted toward a possible role in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03442283
- Testing
- Vitamin mineral supplementation
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Foreskin HIV Susceptibility
Effect of Antibiotics on Penile Microbiome and HIV Susceptibility Study in Ugandan Men
This pilot study will assess the impact of four antimicrobial products (3 topical, one systemic) on the foreskin microbiome and HIV susceptibility of foreskin-derived CD4+ T cells.
- Trial name
- NCT03412071
- Testing
- Oral Tinidazole, Topical metronidazole, Topical Clindamycin
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Appetitive Behavior, Pediatric Obesity
The Acute Effect of Protein or Carbohydrate Intake on Testosterone Levels and Food Intake in Children and Adolescent Boys
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acute protein and glucose intake on testosterone levels measured in adolescent boys and determine whether changes in testosterone levels are associated with alterations in…
- Trial name
- NCT03412136
- Testing
- Control, Glucose, Protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Social Support, Affect
Development & Pilot RCT of an Online Peer Support Program for Family Caregivers of Ventilator-Assisted Individuals
Ventilator assisted individuals (VAIs) living at home are frail and generally cannot perform most daily activities. Although these individuals prefer to live at home, the family members who care for them often experience stress…
- Conditions
- Social Support, Affect, Ventilators, Mechanical
- Trial name
- NCT03376711
- Testing
- Online Peer Support Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Increased Metabolic Requirement, Healthy
Protein Requirements In Active Female Populations
Protein requirements in active individuals have been suggested to be greater than the current recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
- Trial name
- NCT02626429
- Testing
- Amino acid intake
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Breast Neoplasms
Study of Tumor RNA Disruption Assay™ (RDA)
The purpose of this study is to find out if the pathological complete response (pCR) to chemotherapy given before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) could be predicted by the evaluation of the RNA (ribonucleic acids) disruption…
- Trial name
- RnaDx (NCT02239315)
- Testing
- Tumor RNA Disruption Assay™ (RDA)
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Appetitive Behavior, Pediatric Obesity
IL-6 in Exercise-Induced Anorexia
This study investigates the effect of high intensity exercise, with and without the inflammation inhibitor, ibuprofen, on plasma levels of IL-6 and other selective biomarkers of inflammation and appetite on food intake and…
- Trial name
- NCT03295968
- Testing
- High Intensity Exercise/Ibuprofen
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Obesity, Diabetes
Innovation of Breakfast Cereals and Snacks for Control of Appetite and Post-Prandial Glycemia
The goal of the proposed research is to investigate the effects of novel snack products differing in macronutrient composition, fibre and sugar content on post-prandial glycemia and short-term appetite control in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02465021
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Type 2 Diabetes
The Fructose and Allulose Catalytic Effects (FACE) Trial
Diabetes remains one of the most important unmet prevention and treatment challenges, and the prevalence of diabetes continues to grow. Some functional food ingredients may hold promise as potential therapies for diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02459834
- Testing
- Allulose, Fructose, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
Meta-Analyses of Low-risk Lifestyle Behaviours and Patient Important Outcomes
Public health policy is universal in recommending the adoption of low risk low-risk lifestyle behaviors for health promotion and prevention of chronic or non-communicable diseases (NCDs).These behaviors generally include…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT03234101
- Testing
- Low-risk lifestyle behaviours
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto