Women's College Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Women's College Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Heel pain surgery showdown: which stitch pattern works best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which of two common surgical techniques works better for people with chronic Achilles tendon pain at the heel. Researchers will randomly assign 166 adults who haven't improved with other treatments to receive either a single-row or double-row repair du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could laughing gas be a breakthrough for severe depression?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, can help people whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. 120 adults with treatment-resistant depression will receive either laughing gas or a control treatment once a week for four…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New hope for Pain-Free IUD insertion
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an inhaled pain medication called methoxyflurane can reduce pain and anxiety during IUD insertion. Researchers will compare the medication against a placebo in 110 women aged 18-55. The goal is to find a better way to manage the discomfort many women…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Zap your brain to ease knee surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation device used at home can help people recover from knee replacement surgery with less pain. Participants will use the device before and after their operation to see if it improves pain control and reduces the chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC