Iwk Health Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by Iwk Health Centre, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple feeding pause save premature babies from a devastating gut disease?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis large international trial aims to find out if temporarily stopping milk feeds before, during, and after blood transfusions can prevent a serious and often fatal gut disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in very premature babies. It will compare two standard care app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can a simple text message ease the stress of new parenthood?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 6-week text message program can help new parents feel more confident and less stressed. It will compare 332 first-time parents in Nova Scotia who receive daily tips and support texts with parents who do not. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can text messages ease trauma? new study tests video therapy for youth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether short educational videos sent by text message can help young people (ages 15-25) manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and acceptable to youth, and if it might help reduce PTSD…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Can a 4-Minute video get more parents to join a premature baby study?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to help parents of very premature babies decide whether to join a larger research trial. It will see if a short, easy-to-understand video, made with input from other NICU parents, helps more families feel comfortable participating. The goal is to i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:08 UTC