Toronto, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of Toronto, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 1,046 clinical trials
iParent2Parent Peer Support Program for Parents of Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients
The iParent2Parent (iP2P) program is a new, innovative virtual mentorship program that will connect parents one-to-one with other parents of pediatric kidney transplant recipients who are trained to offer vital peer support and mentorship. Parents of children who received a kidney transplant at The Hospital for Sick Children will be …
Feasibility of Reducing Respiratory Drive Using the Through-flow System
Mechanical ventilation can lead to diaphragm and lung injury. During mechanical ventilation, the diaphragm could be completely rested or it could be overworked, either of which may cause diaphragm injury. Mechanical stress and strain applied by mechanical ventilation or by the patient's own respiratory muscles can also cause injury to …
Study to Investigate an Association Between Brain Activity and Tidal Volume in Humans (BATMAN)
The communication between the lungs and the brain has drawn a lot of attention recently. Animal studies have shown that the breathing cycle is coupled with brain activity, showing that the greater the volume of air delivered to the lungs via a breathing machine greater the brain activity and also …
CLinical Evaluation of ANtiseptic Skin Preparation in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty of the Hip and Knee
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of solutions (chlorhexidine gluconate-alcohol solution or povidone-iodine solution) that help eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin at the time of surgery. The main outcome of interest is: • the need for re-operation for a wound complication or an infection …
De-escalated Dose SBRT in Localized Prostate Cancer (DESTINATION-MRL)
This study is a single centre feasibility trial. The trial will recruit men with intermediate risk localised prostate cancer who will all receive targeted dose (escalated/de-escalated dose directed by MRI) 5 fraction SBRT to the prostate. Trial Objectives are: Primary To develop a 5 fraction de-escalated dose SBRT protocol capable …
Psychotherapy for Ketamine's Enhanced Durability in Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
The purpose of the study is to investigate new therapies to alleviate pain on neuropathic chronic pain. At this time, the main purpose is to complete a feasibility or pilot study with 60 participants suffering from neuropathic chronic pain. Participants will be randomized to (1) Ketamine (Hydrochloride) HCL; (2) psychotherapy …
Comparing Menghini-type Needle and Franseen-type Needle in EBUS-TBNA for Sarcoidosis
This randomized pilot clinical trial aims to examine whether sample collection with Franseen-type needles are effective for the diagnosis of sarcoidosis, as defined by improved sample quality for pathological diagnosis compared to the conventional Menghini-type needle.
iP2P Mentorship Program for Teen HF Patients
The iPeer2Peer (iP2P) program is an online peer support mentorship program that provides modelling and reinforcement by trained young adult peer mentors to adolescent mentees with the same condition. A waitlist hybrid implementation-effectiveness type 3 pilot randomized controlled trial design will be employed across four sites. We will recruit 40 …
iParent2Parent Program for Parents of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
The iParent2Parent (iP2P) program is a new, innovative virtual mentorship program that will connect parents one-to-one with other parents of pediatric solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients who are trained to offer vital peer support and mentorship. Parents of children who received a SOT at The Hospital for Sick Children will …
PDIFFIR: Geriatric Periprosthetic DIstal Femur: FIxation Versus Replacement
Periprosthetic distal femur fractures are a significant source of morbidity and mortality for elderly patients. One treatment option involved a surgical fixation with plates or nails, screws and cables/wires along the side of your fractured bone. The second method consists in replacing your knee joint with an artificial knee prosthesis …
