St. Justine's Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Justine's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kids with tough tumors: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily oral drug called trametinib in children and young adults (ages 1 month to 25 years) with low-grade brain tumors or nerve tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Personality test could keep teens off drugs: 12,500-Student trial launches
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a school program called PreVenture that uses personality traits to help teens avoid drugs and alcohol. Over 12,000 students in Canada will take part, with some schools using the program and others continuing standard lessons. The goal is to see if the program del…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:25 UTC
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How ready are medics for a chemical attack? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how well medical teams follow safety guidelines when treating people hurt in a chemical, biological, or nuclear attack. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if care is given without delay and if contamination is controlled during rescue. The goal is to…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC