Women's College Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Women's College Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a smartphone app ease the agony of waiting for chronic pain treatment?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a self-guided digital psychology app, called Manage My Pain, along with weekly email reminders, for people with fibromyalgia or chronic pelvic pain who are on a waitlist for specialized pain care. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Achilles tendon surgery showdown: which repair works best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical methods (single-row vs. double-row repair) for people with chronic Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatments. Researchers will measure pain, function, and costs in 166 adults aged 18-75 to determine which approach prov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hip block could cut opioid use after surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a targeted injection of numbing medicine around the hip joint can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after hip replacement surgery. Half of the 95 participants will get the active nerve block, and half will get a placebo (salt water) injectio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a headset ease pain after knee surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people recover better after total knee replacement. About 70 adults scheduled for knee surgery will use the device before and after their operation. The main goal is to see if the study is feasib…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could laughing gas lift the fog of depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether inhaling nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce depression symptoms in 120 adults with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Participants will receive either nitrous oxide plus a placebo or oxygen plus a mild sedative, and their mood wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pharmacies get High-Tech help to fight lung disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new computer system that helps pharmacists provide better care for people with COPD, a serious lung disease. The system guides pharmacists to check symptoms, adjust medications, and create action plans. About 25 pharmacy staff and their COPD patients will use t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC