St. Justine's Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Justine's Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kids with Hard-to-Treat brain tumors: targeted pill shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called trametinib in children and young adults (ages 1 month to 25 years) with low-grade glioma or plexiform neurofibroma that has not responded to other treatments. The drug targets a specific pathway in the tumor cells. The goal is to see if the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:08 UTC
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12,500 teens join landmark study to outsmart addiction before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a school program called PreVenture that helps teens understand their personality traits to avoid risky substance use. Over 12,000 students across Canada will take part, and the program is compared to usual health classes. The goal is to see if this approach can d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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How ready are medics for a chemical attack? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how well medical teams follow safety guidelines when treating people hurt in a chemical, biological, or nuclear attack. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if care is given without delay and if contamination is controlled during rescue. The goal is to…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC