University Of Toronto
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Toronto, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Women's hormones and muscle growth: new study aims to fill research gap Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can your genes and sex change how Omega-3 works? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Simple habit hacks may help cancer survivors break free from too much sitting Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Diet and exercise trial aims to cut heart risks for breast cancer survivors Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Brain implant reads and stops freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
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Can physiotherapy boost brain implant benefits for Parkinson's patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding physiotherapy to deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve how people with Parkinson's disease move around their community. DBS helps with stiffness and tremors, but past studies found it didn't improve mobility and even increased falls. The tria…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Brain implant reads and stops freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a brain-computer interface that records brain activity and delivers stimulation to stop freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants who are already scheduled for deep brain stimulation surgery will have an additional electrode placed on …
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Friendly visit, better health: social workers may lower blood sugar in lonely seniors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether referring lonely older adults with diabetes to a social worker can help them feel less lonely and improve their blood sugar control. About 90 seniors will either meet with a social worker or continue their usual care. Researchers will check loneliness …
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut asthma inhaler carbon emissions with smart prescribing tool
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a computer tool called eAMS-Eco that helps doctors choose asthma inhalers with a lower carbon footprint. The tool adds environmental information to existing asthma treatment recommendations. Researchers will see if using this tool in four clinics reduces inhaler-…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual lessons may ease anxiety before brain surgery for Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether two online educational sessions can help Parkinson's patients better understand deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Sixty patients and their caregivers will attend virtual classes with expert talks and patient testimonials. The goal is to see if this im…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC