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Episodic Migraine Prevention Study

Headaches & Migraines

This clinical research study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication option for preventing episodic migraine headaches.

This clinical research study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of a medication for people with resistant hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, uncontrolled hypertension can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Inadequately Controlled Hypertension Study

Hypertension

Early Type 2 Diabetes Research Study

Type2 Diabetes

This clinical research study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication option for volunteers with early type 2 diabetes.

Reducing the Morbidity and Mortality of Obesity Study

Overweight and Obesity

This clinical research study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of medication for overweight and obese adults.

Knee Osteoarthritis Study

Osteoarthritis

This clinical research study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication option for people with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee.

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3 Articles to Read on National Health and Fitness Day

National Health and Fitness Day (June 3rd) brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This special day, observed annually, serves as a reminder of the power we hold to take charge of our well-being and make positive choices that benefit our physical and

Are Autoimmune Diseases Becoming More Common?

A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals. These conditions pose a huge burden on individuals and upon wider society, and currently represent an enormous unmet clinical need. Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by an abnormal immune response, where the immune

AI and the Future of Clinical Trials

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made significant contributions and changes to many industries, and clinical research is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way clinical trials are conducted, making them faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective. In this article, we will explore how AI could impact the clinical trial industry in the

The Globalization of Clinical Trials

Clinical research, like many industries, has become increasingly globalized during the 21st century. Emerging markets in Asia and South America offer access to diverse patient populations, a greater number of subjects for recruitment, more opportunity for global collaboration and increased inclusivity. The globalization of clinical trials reflects a dynamic and interconnected approach to advancing medical

Understanding the Basic Components of Clinical Trials

Welcome back to our series of blogs honoring Clinical Trials Day 2023, celebrated on May 20th! Clinical trials are essential studies conducted to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of medical interventions, including drugs, treatments, devices, and diagnostic procedures. These trials follow a structured and rigorous process to generate reliable evidence for medical advancements, and

FDA Approves World’s First Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine for Older Adults

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for Arexvy, the world’s first vaccine designed to protect older adults against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness, particularly in adults over 65 years of age, and in infants and young children. It

Canada’s Contributions to Clinical Research

Canada has a rich history of involvement in medical research, spanning from early discoveries in the 19th century to groundbreaking advances in the 21st. The country has been, and continues to be home to numerous influential scientists, physicians, and researchers who have made significant impacts on the field of medicine. One of Canada’s most notable

What is Clinical Trials Day?

Welcome to our latest blog series, created in recognition of Clinical Trials Day; an annual event observed on May 20th to commemorate the first randomized clinical trial conducted by James Lind in 1747. This day serves as an opportunity to recognize the vital role that clinical trials play in advancing medical research and improving patient

Hydration Could Be the Key to a Happy and Healthy Life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. Research conducted over a 30-year period gathered data from just over 11,000 adults, comparing serum sodium

New Research Promotes the Benefits of a Plant Based Diet

A new study involving over 170,000 US-based participants has found evidence that sticking to a plant based diet could reduce the chance of bowel cancer for men by up to 22%. The research found no such link for women, who have an overall lower risk of bowel cancer. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common

Diabetes Research Arrives in Stouffville

Diabetes research is coming to Stouffville! This fall, Stouffville Medical Centre will host its first clinical trial for type 2 diabetes, for people who have been diagnosed within the past 4 years. JoinAStudy.ca Principal Investigator Dr. Nima Mirtorabi and the medical team in Stouffville are excited to be contributors to the next wave of diabetes

A New Method of COVID-19 Detection

Researchers have found that wrist-worn health devices can be combined with machine learning to detect COVID-19 infections as early as two days before symptoms appear, and this could open the door to applying the use of wearable health tech for the early detection of other infectious diseases. The “COVI-GAPP” study was conducted by researchers from

GSK Announces Positive Data for its Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Candidate for Older Adults

JoinAStudy.ca Investigators Dr. Peter Dzongowski, Dr. Michael Jones and Dr. Sean Peterson were all recently involved in GSK trial AReSVi 006, evaluating a vaccine candidate for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Recruitment was highly successful for all three investigators, whose work has helped lead to the first RSV vaccine candidate to show statistically significant and clinically

Why Bilingualism Could Be Good for Your Brain

Researchers have found that bilingualism can slow down and mitigate the course of age-related changes in the human brain. The study is authored by scientists from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in Moscow, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan and Northumbria University in Newcastle. A sample of cognitively healthy senior (60+ years of age) bilingual

Video Presentation by Dr. Anil Gupta – Treating COVID-19 Infection Early

JoinAStudy.ca Investigator Dr. Anil Gupta was recently asked to assist in the presentation of strategies for preventing COVID progression and transmission in the outpatient setting, including the latest therapeutic developments. This effort was supported by an educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. The presentation linked below will define the sub-populations that are most

Paxlovid – Pfizer’s New Oral Covid Pill

Canada has approved the first oral COVID-19 treatment that can be taken at home. The drug, an antiviral developed by Pfizer, was found to reduce risk of hospitalization and death by 89 percent in clinical trials. At the moment, there is a “limited global supply” of the drug, thus Canadian health officials have prioritized the

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