Mcmaster University
Clinical trials sponsored by Mcmaster University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can group therapy lift the fog of depression for new dads? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Talking therapy online may help new moms with depression and anxiety Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can a pamphlet help sepsis patients recover? small study aims to find out Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Squeeze your way to better health? handgrip exercise trial for seniors with high blood pressure Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Mouth rinse could ease painful radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
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Teen shoulder dislocation study halted after only 2 participants
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if early surgery could prevent repeat shoulder dislocations in teenagers better than rehabilitation alone. It planned to enroll adolescents aged 12-18 who had a first-time shoulder dislocation. However, the study was stopped early after only 2 participants…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Pain drug lyrica put to the test for rare limb condition – but trial stalls
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding pregabalin (Lyrica) to standard treatment could reduce pain and improve function in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the upper limb. Only 14 adults were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if the dr…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Acupressure tested to ease Post-Surgery nausea in chest deformity repair
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether acupressure, a non-invasive technique, can reduce nausea and vomiting after the NUSS procedure for pectus excavatum. The trial planned to enroll 40 people aged 8 to 40 but was terminated early. The goal was to see if this simple method could improve r…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Yoga for pain? tiny trial ends early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a six-week course of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises could help people with chronic pain feel better and manage stress. Only 5 patients took part before the trial was stopped early. Because it was so small, we cannot say whether these techniqu…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New pain block aims to cut opioid use after kidney surgery
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding an ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block to standard pain medicine could reduce opioid use and improve pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer. Ten adults having keyhole kidney surgery were enrolled. The study was stopped early, s…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Fasting for stress relief? small study in women cut short
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two types of intermittent fasting (16:8 time-restricted eating and the 5:2 diet) to see if they could lower stress in women. Only 6 women with mild to high stress took part before the study was stopped early. Researchers measured stress through questionnaires …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:42 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict Post-Surgery clot risk
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study aimed to see if a blood test called thromboelastography (TEG) and platelet mapping could predict clotting or bleeding complications after non-cardiac surgery. The study included 200 patients who were taking aspirin or clopidogrel for at least 10 days before elect…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC