Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple pill before surgery beat back head and neck cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests giving a short course of capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) before surgery for people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors early, make surgery less complex, and improve long-term outcomes. About 75 adults with stage III or IVa canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:09 UTC
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Can a single pill stop post-surgery sickness? ear surgery study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug aprepitant can reduce nausea and vomiting after ear surgery. About 100 adults having middle ear procedures will take the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if it makes recovery more comfortable.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could replace extra painkillers during kidney dialysis surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery can lower pain, anxiety, and the need for anesthesia. About 64 adults with end-stage kidney disease who need this surgery will take part. The goal is to see if VR makes the exper…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC