Western University, Canada
Clinical trials sponsored by Western University, Canada, explained in plain language.
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Weight loss program aims to open door to kidney transplants for obese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a virtual weight management program, including a weight loss medication, can help people with obesity and advanced kidney disease lose enough weight to qualify for a kidney transplant. About 60 adults will either join the program or continue their usual care. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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Weightlifting and creatine: a new hope for aging brains?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 26-week study looks at whether taking creatine supplements and doing weightlifting, alone or together, can improve memory, thinking, and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). About 200 people aged 60+ will be randomly assigned to one of four…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Family doctor joins arthritis team to close care gaps
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a family doctor to a rheumatology team can improve care for other health issues in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 199 adults with rheumatoid arthritis will have their vaccination, heart, and bone health checked by a special family docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Bridging the 'cliff': new clinic model aims to fix broken care for adults with childhood disabilities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a special clinic called TLC that helps adults with conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and developmental disabilities get better, coordinated care. Many of these people face a 'cliff' when they leave children's healthcare and struggle to find adult d…
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Brain monitor study aims to make organ donation safer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 30 organ donors and uses brain monitors to confirm that blood flow to the brain does not restart during a procedure called abdominal normothermic regional perfusion. The goal is to ensure the technique is safe and does not cause any brain activity to return. R…
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New study aims to boost cancer survivor Follow-Up care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving head and neck cancer survivors a personalized care plan and a counseling session helps them get better follow-up care. Researchers will compare this group to those receiving usual care. The goal is to see if the plan leads to more doctors following…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC