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Clinical trials and research at IWK Health Centre

• 7Clinical trials
• 2Countries

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (7)

• A short co-designed video to help parents decide about neonatal research participation

  This project will test whether adding a short, co-designed digital video helps parents of very premature infants in Canadian NICUs understand and feel comfortable joining the WHEAT feeding study.

  Recruiting at 15 sites IWK Health Centre · Edmonton, Alberta and 14 other locations · NCT07284329

• Short videos sent by text to support teens and young adults with PTSD

  This project will test whether brief informational videos delivered by text messages can help people aged 15–25 manage PTSD symptoms.

  Recruiting IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT07165782

• Essential Coaching Postpartum: a 6-week parent-focused text messaging program in Nova Scotia

  This study will test if a 6-week series of supportive, tailored text messages helps first-time birthing and non-birthing parents in Nova Scotia feel more confident and less anxious after their baby is born.

  Recruiting IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT06996067

• Bubble-like dome to contain airborne germs during endotracheal intubation

  This trial tests whether placing a clear, bubble-shaped dome over a patient’s head during intubation can help reduce germ spread without making the anesthesia process harder.

  Recruiting IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT06968377

• Using Aprepitant to Prevent Nausea in Children After Scoliosis Surgery

  This study tests if a medication called Aprepitant can help reduce nausea and vomiting in children after they have surgery for scoliosis.

  Recruiting Phase 2 IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT06357234

• Helping families in the NICU: supporting parents and infant health with CNH+

  This study tests if the Chez NICU Home+ (CNH+) eHealth program helps parents feel more capable and improves mental health and infant health for babies in the NICU.

  Recruiting IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT05853666

• Withholding enteral feeds during blood transfusions in premature infants

  This study is testing if stopping feedings during blood transfusions can help very premature babies avoid a serious gut problem called Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

  Recruiting at 40 sites IWK Health Centre · Halifax, Nova Scotia and 39 other locations · NCT05213806

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by IWK Health Centre are recruiting right now?

7, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in Canada (7 trials), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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