Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Higher radiation doses may help rectal cancer patients keep their organs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving extra radiation after standard chemoradiation to people with stage II rectal cancer. The goal is to see if a higher dose can destroy the tumor completely, allowing patients to avoid surgery and keep their rectum. About 131 participants will …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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What matters more to rectal cancer patients: cure or quality of life?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why rectal cancer patients and their doctors prefer one treatment over another. Researchers will give two questionnaires to about 192 patients and their doctors to understand how factors like age, income, and personal values influence choices. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Can women with BRCA mutations safely keep their nipples during preventive mastectomy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4700 women with high-risk gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) who choose preventive mastectomy to see if keeping the nipple is safe over the long term. Researchers will track how many develop breast cancer years after surgery. The goal is to provide clear evidence so…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC