Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by University of Toronto
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
Women
Feasibility of Different Types of Exercise Training in Perimenopausal Females
Throughout the menopause transition, women experience many symptoms (i.e., hot flashes, night sweats) that can significantly reduce their quality of life. Moreover, their risk of heart disease increases substantially.
- Trial name
- POWER (NCT07132385)
- Testing
- Guidelines-based moderate-intensity continuous exercise, High-intensity interval training, Stretching exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- 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
Asthma Management, Asthma
eAMS-Eco: Implementation of a Tool for Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing
The goal of this study is to determine whether an 'eco' version of the Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) can reduce inhaler carbon emissions in primary care, in patients with asthma.
- Conditions
- Asthma Management, Asthma, Computerized Decision Support System, Primary Care
- Trial name
- NCT07638735
- Testing
- Climate-Conscious Clinical Decision Support System for Asthma Management
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Depression / Major Depressive Disorder, Conduct Disorders in Children
Optimizing Treatment for Depressed Parents of Children With Emotional and Behavioural Problems
Standard Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is often less effective for parents experiencing depression. As such, the Addressing Depression and Positive Parenting Techniques (ADAPT) intervention is a novel BPT tailored to address…
- Conditions
- Depression / Major Depressive Disorder, Conduct Disorders in Children, Disruptive Behaviour in Children, Parenting Intervention
- Trial name
- OPTED (NCT07749521)
- Testing
- ADAPT Treatment, Incredible Years Parenting Program (IYPP)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cancer, Sedentary Behaviour
Feasibility of a Habit-Based Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behaviour in Cancer Survivors
Cancer and its treatments are associated with long-term side effects including lowered physical strength and quality of life. Decreasing sedentary behaviour improves health outcomes in cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07694479
- Testing
- Sedentary Behaviour Intervention, Active Control Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
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
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Time-restricted Eating, Window Timing, Type 2 Diabetes Status and Sex on Glycemic Control
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of time-restricted eating (TRE), which is a form of intermittent fasting. When performing TRE, individuals consume all of their calories within a specific time window and then only…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity, Prediabetic State, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT06118931
- Testing
- Early (7:00 - 16:00) TRE, Mid (9:30 - 18:30) TRE, Late (12:00 - 21:00) TRE
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
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
Stroke
Stroke Motor Recovery for the Hand and Fingers
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two rehabilitation methods to improve finger movements in people who have had a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06604143
- Testing
- Quality Training, Goal Training
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Schizophrenia Spectrum & Other Psychotic Disorders
REFLECT: A Novel Group-Based Compassion-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Core Beliefs in Psychosis
The current study is an open-label, proof-of-concept, pilot trial examining the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a 6-week group therapy intervention targeting core beliefs related to symptoms of psychosis.
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT07569471)
- Testing
- REFLECT: REFlecting on and Learning to Evaluate Core beliefs in real Time
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Hypertension in Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
The SWITCH (Substitution of High With Low Ultra-processed Soy Protein Foods In a Guideline-based Diet inTervention for Cardiometabolic Health) Trial
This is a randomized, controlled, parallel study with 3 experimental arms aimed to assess the effect of a digital dietary intervention (web-based app, online behavior change curriculum) enhanced with 10 servings of vegetables and…
- Conditions
- Hypertension in Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension
- Trial name
- SWITCH (NCT06907862)
- Testing
- Reference Treatment, Control, Active Treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Hiv
The T Cell Activator of Cell Killing ("TACK") IT ON" STUDY
Antiretroviral therapy or ART blocks HIV replication reducing plasma viral loads to undetectable levels but has no effect on persistently infected cells in the body, called the virus reservoir.
- Trial name
- "TACKITON (NCT06823596)
- Testing
- Efavirenz 600mg
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Dairy Consumption, Metabolic Health
The Effect of Dairy Intake on Body Weight and Composition and Metabolic Health in Adolescents and Seniors
The goal of this study is to examine how regular dairy intake affects body weight, body composition, and metabolic health in overweight and obese adolescents (ages 15-18) and older adults (ages 60-80) over six months.
- Conditions
- Dairy Consumption, Metabolic Health, Obesity Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT06879652
- Testing
- Counselling to follow Canada's Food Guide and 3 daily servings of Dairy (long-term study), Dairy (short-term study), Counselling to follow Canada's Food Guide (long-term study)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Healthy, Omega 3
Observing Metabolism of EPA With Consideration of Genetics And Sex
The goal of this clinical study is to learn how fast EPA is converted to other molecules, including DHA, with consideration of biological sex and genetics in healthy humans.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Omega 3, Metabolism, Lipids
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT06975241)
- Testing
- EPA 2.4g/day
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Protein Metabolism
Validating IAAO for Muscle Outcomes
Consuming dietary protein stimulates whole-body and muscle protein synthesis, the latter of which is typically measured using invasive primed constant infusions of stable isotopes with concurrent muscle biopsies.
- Trial name
- VIM (NCT07317921)
- Testing
- Protein + Stable Isotope Tracer Beverage
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement, Nerve Block
Post-Operative Urinary Retention on Revision Knee Arthroplasty: the Role of Intrathecal Morphine
Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) is a frequently performed procedure. Adequate pain management is an important feature, especially for fast-track and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs.
- Conditions
- Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement, Nerve Block, Urinary Retention Postoperative, Anesthesia, Spinal
- Trial name
- POURRKA (NCT07050277)
- Testing
- Intrathecal Morphine, No Intrathecal Morphine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Breast Cancer, Insulin Resistance
Alternative Physical Activity Strategies for Breast Cancer Survivors
The primary aim of this study is to compare the acute glycemic effects of two novel, alternative physical activity (PA) strategies (dispersed post-meal PA, PA snacks) to a no PA condition and to exercise sessions representing the…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Insulin Resistance, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
- Trial name
- PACE (NCT06633380)
- Testing
- Standard Physical Activity - Fasted, Standard Physical Activity - Post-Meal, Dispersed Physical Activity
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Breast Cancer, Cardiovascular Risk
Time Restricted Eating in Survivors Trial 2.0
After chemotherapy, older breast cancer survivors experience a faster decline in brain function. This can make it harder to enjoy life, stay social, and maintain independence.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cardiovascular Risk, Cognitive Function, Physical Function
- Trial name
- TEST2 (NCT07259434)
- Testing
- Time Restricted Eating, Healthy Eating Education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Female Sex Hormones, Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle vs. Oral Contraceptives: Effects on Muscle Protein Metabolism After Resistance Exercise
The muscles of the body are constantly breaking down old proteins and building new ones. These two processes, protein breakdown and protein synthesis, together are known as protein turnover.
- Conditions
- Female Sex Hormones, Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptives, Protein Metabolism
- Trial name
- MCOC (NCT07258576)
- Testing
- Protein Beverage, Stable Isotope Tracer [D5]phenylalanine, Stable Isotope Tracer [13C]phenylalanine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto