University Of Toronto

This study looked at whether time-restricted eating (eating only during a set window each day) can lower biological and behavioral risk factors for breast cancer. It involved 178 women aged 50 or older with metabolic issues like prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants follow…

After surgery, painkillers can slow breathing. This study tested a device that uses a mild electrical pulse on the skin to wake patients when their breathing stops for 10 seconds. Researchers enrolled 60 adults recovering from surgery to see if the system is practical and accepta…

This study compared two strengths of a nerve block (fascia iliaca block) for pain after hip replacement surgery. Sixty adults received either a low or high concentration of the anesthetic ropivacaine. The goal was to see if the low dose could control pain just as well while avoid…

This study tested whether a continuous nerve block using the anesthetic ropivacaine can improve recovery after total knee replacement surgery. Sixty patients received either the active nerve block or a placebo. The goal was to see if the continuous block provides better pain reli…

This study looks at whether doing sprint interval training during different phases of the menstrual cycle (follicular vs. luteal) changes how well your body adapts. Researchers will measure endurance performance and muscle changes in 24 healthy women who exercise regularly. The g…

This study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about patients' family health risks. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app leads to better screening and genetic referrals for conditions like cancer, heart …

This completed study from the University of Toronto looked at whether certain gut bacteria are linked to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. 500 adults provided stool samples to test for H. pylori and other bacteria. The goal was to understand possible root causes, not to t…

This study looked at whether patients feel pressured to join a low-risk anesthesia research study if asked on the day of surgery versus several days before. Researchers recruited 114 patients having day surgery and randomly invited them to a fake study either before or on the day…

This study examined how the COVID-19 vaccine affects the immune system in people with HIV compared to those without HIV. Researchers followed 75 participants aged 55 and older for 48 weeks, taking blood and saliva samples. The goal was to understand vaccine effectiveness and any …

This completed Phase 1 trial tested different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) in 72 healthy vegetarians and vegans over 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in blood EPA levels to understand how the body processes these fats. The goal is to provide data that could help …