Research site · Stouffville, ON

Stouffville Medical Centre

One of our research sites in Stouffville, where the family medicine team runs clinical studies alongside regular patient care.
5 studies are enrolling here now
Since 2018Conducting research
25Studies completed
3Clinical investigators
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  • Physician-led: three clinical investigators on site
  • Every study is reviewed by a research ethics board before it opens
  • Run under Health Canada regulations and ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • What you submit goes only to this site’s research team

About this research site

The Stouffville Medical Research Institute is the research arm of the Stouffville Medical Centre, a family practice that has served downtown Stouffville since 1957. Three family physicians lead clinical trials here in partnership with international sponsors, bringing studies to the community alongside regular patient care.

The people who would look after you

The investigators below are responsible for the studies run at this site, supported by the research team who coordinate your visits. These are the people you would meet.

The research and clinical team at Stouffville Medical Centre
The research and clinical team at our Stouffville site.
Dr. Nima Mirtorabi
Dr. Nima MirtorabiMD, CCFP
Family physician and clinical investigator

A Stouffville family physician since 2004, with more than 20 years in family medicine. Focus areas include cardiovascular health and diabetes care.

Dr. Sarah Barclay
Dr. Sarah BarclayMD, CCFP
Family physician and clinical investigator

A Stouffville family physician since 2002, with more than two decades in community healthcare. Focus areas include metabolic disorders and preventive care.

Dr. Douglas Wu
Dr. Douglas WuMD, CCFP
Family physician and clinical investigator

A Stouffville family physician since 2004, focused on evidence-based practice, chronic disease management and clinical research.

Heather
Heather
Clinical research manager
Grishma
Grishma
Lead clinical coordinator
Michelle
Michelle
Patient care liaison
Patricia
Patricia
Clinical coordinator
Veronica
Veronica
Clinical coordinator
Victoria
Victoria
Lab technician
Magan
Magan
Clinical research nurse
Swati
Swati
Clinical coordinator
Thanh
Thanh
Clinical coordinator

Therapeutic experience

Areas of medicine studied at this site, based on data from 2018 to 2026.

Weight and metabolic health8Vaccines and infections5Lungs and breathing4Heart and circulation4Digestive health4Kidney and liver3Diabetes3Pain, bones and joints1Skin conditions1Brain, memory and nerves1
A study can sit in more than one area. Numbers count studies, not visits or participants.
Track record

What this site has done

25Studies completed
350+Volunteers
10Therapeutic areas
5Enrolling right now
Figures from our study records, updated October 2026.
History

How research started here

  1. 1957Family practice opens in downtown StouffvilleThe clinic has provided family medical care on Civic Avenue since 1957.
  2. 2018Clinical research begins at the clinicDr. Nima Mirtorabi, Dr. Sarah Barclay and Dr. Douglas Wu start running clinical trials alongside the family practice.
  3. Today5 studies enrolling in StouffvilleAcross 10 areas of medicine.
Contribution to medicine

Research here becomes medicine everywhere

Clinical studies are funded by the companies developing the treatment being tested. The companies below have sponsored research at this site, and many of them have gone on to bring new medicines to Canadians. A name here does not mean one of their studies is enrolling right now, and it is not an endorsement of any product.

Studies at this site have been sponsored by
  • AstraZeneca
  • Lilly
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Pfizer
  • Allergan
  • Moderna
  • Aldeyra Therapeutics
  • Amgen
  • Biohaven Pharmaceuticals
  • Novartis
  • Regeneron

Basic Pharma Technologies

Medicines now approved in Canada that were studied at this site
Weight and metabolic health
  • Mounjaro / Zepbound
Lungs and breathing
  • Symbicort
  • Fasenra
Digestive health
  • Constella
Pain, bones and joints
  • Prolia
Brain, memory and nerves
  • Nurtec ODT
Cholesterol and lipids
  • Leqvio

A medicine is listed because it was part of at least one study at this site. This is not a recommendation: only your own doctor can say whether a medicine is right for you.

Enrolling now

Studies you could join at this site

All current studies

5 studies are recruiting here now.

Recruiting
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A Study in Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea (IBS-D)
See if you may qualify — A Study in Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea (IBS-D) →Study details — A Study in Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea (IBS-D) →
Recruiting
Overweight and Obesity
A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM
See if you may qualify — A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM →Study details — A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM →
Recruiting
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A Study of Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation (IBS-C)
See if you may qualify — A Study of Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation (IBS-C) →Study details — A Study of Participants With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation (IBS-C) →
Recruiting
Osteoarthritis
Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity
See if you may qualify — Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity →Study details — Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity →
Limited enrolment
Type 2 Diabetes
A Study for People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
See if you may qualify — A Study for People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease →Study details — A Study for People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease →
From our physicians

Health explainers from our physicians

Short videos and posts the physicians at this site make for Instagram.

Dr. Nima MirtorabiMD, CCFP
@yougutlife on Instagram, opens in a new tab
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General health information, not medical advice. A video or post is not a study, and it does not mean a study is enrolling.

Visiting

Getting here, and what a first visit looks like

Address1-34 Civic Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 1H2
HoursMonday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone(905) 640-7279
Study visits take place at the Stouffville Medical Research Institute, unit 1 at 34 Civic Ave — ground floor, below the family practice. Parking is on site. The research team is reachable Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and you can also text 647-619-2637. Mention any parking, mobility or scheduling needs when the coordinator calls and the team will work around them where they can.
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What happens on a first visit
  1. 1A phone call firstA coordinator calls to go through your health history and answer your questions. Nothing is booked until you want it to be.
  2. 2Informed consentThe team walks through the study in plain language, including what is being tested and the known risks.
  3. 3Screening checksSimple tests confirm whether the study is a fit. Being screened does not commit you to taking part.
  4. 4Your decisionYou choose whether to continue, and you can stop at any point without affecting your regular care.

Other research sites in Ontario

All locations
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Questions about this site

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
No. You can contact the site directly. With your permission the research team will keep your family doctor informed, which is standard practice in clinical research.
I am not a patient at this clinic. Can I still take part?
Yes. The site works with volunteers from across the Stouffville area, alongside local family doctors, specialists and nurse practitioners.
Will taking part cost me anything?
No. Study visits and study-related assessments are provided at no cost, and reasonable travel costs may be reimbursed where a study allows it.
How far will I have to travel?
Visits for the studies listed here take place at 1-34 Civic Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 1H2. The coordinator confirms the full visit schedule with you before you agree to anything.
What happens to the information I submit?
It goes to this site’s research team so they can contact you about studies. It is not sold, and you can ask to be removed from their records at any time.
Request contact

Ask Stouffville Medical Centre to contact you

Your answers go to our research team and this research site, so the team can prepare before they call. Completing the form does not obligate you to take part, and you can always call them directly on (905) 640-7279.
Study interest form

See if you may qualify

A few quick questions — about a minute. Your answers help the research team prepare before they contact you.

For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian should complete this form and would need to consent on their behalf.

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General health information, not medical advice. A video or post is not a study, and it does not mean a study is enrolling.