Unity Health Toronto

This study is testing a new method for closing the breastbone after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if using special barbed stitches and a mesh-based skin adhesive reduces infections and improves healing compared to the standard closure method. The study will follow…

This study aims to find the best treatments to help adults with flu or COVID-19 recover faster without needing to go to the hospital. Participants who test positive and have symptoms will receive either usual care or one of several study medications. The main goal is to see which…

This study is testing whether combining a single dose of psilocybin (a compound found in 'magic mushrooms') with an intensive week of therapy can help people with chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD. Fifteen participants will receive the combined treatment and be followed for 12 we…

This study is testing new, potentially more comfortable breathing devices for people hospitalized with acute respiratory failure and high carbon dioxide levels. It will compare a new nasal oxygen tube and a new mask design to the standard masks currently used in hospitals. The go…

This study is testing whether a 10-week online mindfulness workshop can help improve quality of life for people with endometriosis. Researchers want to see if this virtual therapy can reduce chronic pelvic pain and decrease the need for pain medications. The study will involve 12…

This study is the first time a new Canadian surgical robot arm, called the Revolve Surgical System, will be used on people. It will be tested during routine appendix removal surgery on three carefully selected adult patients. The main goal is to see if the device is safe and work…

This study is testing a digital app designed to help cancer patients understand their genetic test results. The goal is to see if using the app reduces patient distress and improves knowledge compared to receiving standard information from pamphlets or videos. The study will invo…

This is a small pilot study in Toronto to gather information for a future, larger national trial. It aims to see if a trained 'Primary Care Connector' who knows the local health system can help vulnerable adults without a family doctor find one more effectively than just giving t…