North York, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of North York, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 1,370 clinical trials
Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) Waste Audit
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the amount and types of anesthesia wastes generated for each surgical case at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH). The main questions it aims to answer are: The amount of anesthesia waste generated per surgical case at TWH The amount of …
Using Cannabis to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes painful and uncomfortable sensations in the legs, and its symptoms have a significant impact on sleep and quality of life. Cannabis has been used by some RLS patients as a treatment due to its painkilling and drowsiness effects, however there has …
Effect of Nasal CPAP Versus NIPPV On Diaphragm Electrical Activity (Edi) In VLBW Preterm Infants
Background In premature babies, many organ systems are not fully grown and developed, including the lungs and respiratory muscles, so they will need breathing support to help them to breathe by preventing their tiny air sacs to collapse. This support commonly done by CPAP and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) …
tDCS Plus Varenicline for Smoking Cessation
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) plus varenicline is an effective, safe and accessible treatment option for smoking cessation. The main questions this trial aims to answer are: Does active tDCS plus varenicline improve short-term and long-term smoking abstinence rates …
Feasibility, Clinical Effects, and Safety of Psilocybin-assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment-resistant OCD
Psilocybin, the chemical component of "magic mushrooms", has been administered with psychotherapy in several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showing large and sustained antidepressant effects. There is interest to see if similar effects may be provided in those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The purpose of this study is to evaluate …
Diagnosing Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
To establish diagnostic tools to make an accurate clinical and pathological diagnosis of patients with clinical FTLD syndromes
Effect of peRiopErative duLoxetIne Administration on Opioid Consumption Following Total kneE Arthroplasty (RELIFE)
Knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis is a commonly performed procedure in Canada with 75,000 of these surgeries performed each year. Success rate for knee replacement surgery is high but more than 20% of patients are still dissatisfied mainly due to reports of ongoing pain. Pain control following knee surgery is …
Evaluating Cannabidiol as a Novel Anticraving Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder
This human laboratory study aims to assess the effects of cannabidiol on alcohol consumption and craving in participants with alcohol use disorder. In this double-blind within-subject placebo-controlled crossover trial, participants will be randomized to receive both cannabidiol and placebo with a 2-week washout period separating the two treatment phases.
Comprehensive Health Assessment for My Plan: Initial Implementation Study (CHAMP Implementation Study)
The current standard preoperative assessment does not consider the needs of older adults undergoing non-oncological surgery. To enhance the treatment decision-making and planning for older adult surgical patients, the British Geriatric Society and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons recommend the implementation of preoperative GA for all older …
MRI Guided Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer
This clinical research study is designed to determine the ability of in bore MRI guided Focal Laser Ablation (MRgFLA) in patients with early stage carcinoma of prostate. The results will be evaluated by repeated MRI and prostate biopsy. Previous prospective development study demonstrated that FLA may be a viable option …
