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 whether taking a short course of capecitabine pills before surgery can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. About 75 adults with stage III or IVa cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard care or capecita…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could replace extra painkillers during kidney surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during arteriovenous fistula surgery—a procedure for dialysis patients—can lower pain, anxiety, and the need for anesthesia. About 64 adults with end-stage kidney disease will be randomly assigned to receive VR or standard care …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a single pill stop post-surgery sickness? new ear surgery trial 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 be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if it improves recovery comfort.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC