University Of Toronto
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Toronto, explained in plain language.
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Can an 8-Hour eating window stop breast cancer?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a simple eating schedule could help prevent breast cancer. Researchers had 178 women over 50 with metabolic issues try eating all their daily food within an 8-hour window for 16 weeks. They measured how well people stuck to the schedule and checked for c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists seek perfect Omega-3 dose for Plant-Based diets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how much DHA, an omega-3 fat from algae, is needed to trigger a specific change in blood levels of another omega-3 fat called EPA. Researchers gave 72 healthy vegetarians and vegans one of six different daily DHA doses for eight weeks and tracked ch…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can patients truly consent to research on surgery day?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigated whether patients can give truly voluntary and informed consent for low-risk research on the same day as their surgery. Researchers compared patients who were asked to join a research study days before surgery versus those asked on the surgery day itself. A…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Scientists probe if COVID shots work differently for people with HIV
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how well COVID-19 vaccines work in people aged 55 and older who are living with HIV. Researchers observed 75 participants, some with HIV and some without, for nearly a year after they received their standard COVID-19 vaccines. The goal was to compar…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 15:17 UTC