Dalhousie University
Clinical trials sponsored by Dalhousie University, explained in plain language.
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New tool aims to stop depression before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a coach-guided, personalized risk communication tool can help prevent major depression in adults at high risk. Researchers will recruit 1,000 participants across Canada and randomly assign them to receive either the coach-guided tool or standard depressio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with whooping cough to speed up vaccine research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a safe, controlled human infection model for whooping cough. Healthy adults aged 18-50 will receive a nasal dose of the bacteria to cause a mild infection. Researchers will monitor symptoms and test nasal samples to find the best dose that infects most p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC