Dalhousie University
Clinical trials sponsored by Dalhousie University, explained in plain language.
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Can a personal risk chat stop depression before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new tool designed to prevent major depression. It provides 1,000 Canadian adults at high risk for depression with personalized information about their risk and self-help strategies, guided by a coach. Researchers want to see if this approach motivates peop…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists deliberately infect volunteers to fight whooping cough
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a safe, controlled model of whooping cough infection in healthy adults. Researchers will give small groups of volunteers a weakened form of the bacteria through the nose to find the dose that causes a mild, temporary infection. The goal is to better unde…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:27 UTC