Ciusss De L'est De L'île De Montréal
Clinical trials sponsored by Ciusss De L'est De L'île De Montréal, explained in plain language.
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New cord blood treatment aims to speed recovery in tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a lab-grown cord blood transplant boosted with a higher dose of UM171 for adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia who lack a suitable donor. The goal is to help blood counts recover faster, reduce infections, and shorten hospital stays. Only 7 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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At-Home brain zaps show promise for BPD depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce depressive symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Sixty adults with BPD and moderate-to-severe depression will receive either real or fake (sham) tDCS sessions…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Can melatonin clear the fog of ICU delirium?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, can help treat delirium (sudden confusion) in adults in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to see if a larger trial is possible and if melatonin shortens the time patients remain confused. About 30 participants w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Study seeks perfect painkiller dose for big abdominal incisions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best dose of epidural pain medicine given in regular bursts after open abdominal surgery. About 60 adults having large abdominal incisions will receive different volumes of the medicine to see which dose provides the best pain relief with fewest side e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New study aims to solve hidden side effect of stem cell transplants in women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women who have received a stem cell transplant to better understand a common complication called vulvovaginal chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). Researchers will track how often it occurs, its symptoms, and how it affects sexual health. The goal is …
Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Brain waves may hold key to safer anesthesia dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 110 adults having surgery to see if brain wave patterns and simple thinking tests can predict the exact amount of anesthesia needed to reach deep sleep. Researchers will measure brain activity before and during anesthesia to understand why people need differen…
Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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Home vs. hospital dialysis: which keeps patients stronger and happier?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease as they start dialysis at home or in a center. Researchers will track changes in quality of life, frailty, fatigue, and mood every 3 months for a year. The goal is to see if home dialysis helps patients stay healt…
Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC