Unity Health Toronto
Clinical trials sponsored by Unity Health Toronto, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could whole blood save more trauma patients? new canadian trial aims to find out Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study aims to improve ventilator weaning by measuring diaphragm strength Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can a smartphone app ease the stress of cancer genetic testing? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Virtual diabetes coaching could ease daily burden for type 1 patients Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Magic mushroom compound could ease chronic PTSD in new trial Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
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Could a facial zapping device treat depression at home?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to facial muscles can help treat major depression. Twenty adults with depression will use the device at home for 45 minutes daily over four weeks. The main goal is to see if the approach is feasible and safe, wit…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bleeding disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a registry of people with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), a rare condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. Researchers will collect health information from about 1,000 adults over many years to see how the disease ch…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain scans may reveal hidden suicide risk
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study aims to understand how the brain's pain-processing systems relate to a person's ability to attempt suicide. Researchers will use fMRI scans to measure brain activity in 90 adults with depression while they experience pressure pain. The goal is to identify neural patter…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Study aims to improve ventilator weaning by measuring diaphragm strength
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at how the amount of air left in the lungs after breathing out affects measurements of diaphragm strength. Researchers will test 30 healthy volunteers and then compare results with ventilated ICU patients. The goal is to develop a way to correct dia…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC