St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, explained in plain language.
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Virtual reality and glowing dye could make lung cancer surgery safer and more precise
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to perform lung surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Surgeons will use 3D virtual reality models and a special dye (ICG) that glows under near-infrared light to see exactly which part of the lung needs to be removed. The goal is to make t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease childbirth trauma in just 8 sessions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if 8 sessions of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help women and birthing people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic childbirth. About 29 participants will attend weekly virtual therapy sessions and fill out questionnaires to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Could a common sedative save lives and prevent delirium in older ICU patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the sedative drug dexmedetomidine, given early to older patients (65+) on breathing machines in the ICU, can reduce deaths and confusion compared to a placebo. About 300 participants will receive either the drug or a dummy treatment, and researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Education may curb cannabis use in eating disorder patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether teaching people with eating disorders about the risks of cannabis (marijuana) use can increase their knowledge and motivation to cut back or seek help. About 80 participants will receive standard eating disorder treatment for 20 weeks, plus either a lesso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC