Bruyère Health Research Institute.
Clinical trials sponsored by Bruyère Health Research Institute., explained in plain language.
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New program aims to help heart patients open up about hidden stress and anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new program called FRAME helps people with heart failure talk about and get support for mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. About 7,300 patients at clinics in Ontario, Canada, will use the FRAME tool and answer surveys before…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New tool aims to cut confusion and stress for families facing tough nursing home hospital moves
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a toolkit called STEP, which is designed to help long-term care residents, their families, and nursing staff make better decisions about whether to send a resident to the hospital during a sudden health crisis. About 200 people from two long-term care homes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Magic mushroom microdose trial offers hope for easing End-of-Life suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if very small, non-hallucinogenic doses of psilocybin (a compound from 'magic mushrooms') can quickly reduce depression, anxiety, and loss of purpose in people with advanced, life-limiting illnesses. It will compare the effects of the microdose against a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Your phone vs. you: which spots ovulation best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which combination of fertility signs—like cervical mucus, hormone levels, and body temperature—is most reliable for identifying when a woman ovulates. Thirty existing users of the Premom smartphone app will track these signs daily for three menstrual c…
Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC