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Clinical trials and research at York University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 clinical trials run by York University that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in Canada (5), United Kingdom (1)). By phase: Phase 2 (1). There are also 2 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $257,428 in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 2NIH research projects
- 2Countries
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Building Blocks: Strengthening parenting and family well-being | — | Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Taurine Supplementation for Vascular and Orthostatic Function in Long COVID | — | Toronto, Ontario | Recruiting | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Impact of Adult Day Programs on Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers | — | Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Partner-inclusive therapy for borderline personality disorder | Phase 2 | Toronto, California | Recruiting | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Improving pain assessment in preterm infants using machine learning | — | Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Oct 13, 2022 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Building Blocks: Strengthening parenting and family well-being
This program tests a brief virtual course for caregivers of children up to 18 that teaches tools to improve family connection, manage stress, and solve problems.
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Taurine Supplementation for Vascular and Orthostatic Function in Long COVID
This study tests whether taking taurine for 12 weeks helps vascular function and upright-balance responses in people with Long COVID.
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Impact of Adult Day Programs on Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
This study is trying to see how attending adult day programs affects the well-being of people with dementia and their family caregivers compared to those who don’t attend these programs.
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Partner-inclusive therapy for borderline personality disorder
This project tests whether adding partner-focused therapy to usual care helps adults with borderline personality disorder and their romantic partners.
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Improving pain assessment in preterm infants using machine learning
This study is testing a new way to use machine learning to better understand and measure pain in preterm infants in the NICU during routine procedures.
NIH-funded research (2)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Investigating the impact of energy access on health and livelihoods in Colombia
This study is looking at how not having enough energy at home affects the health and well-being of women, babies, and children in Colombia, and it aims to create a new way to measure energy insecurity to better understand its impact on their lives.
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Investigating the effects of fluoride exposure on brain development in children
This study is looking at how fluoride exposure during important growth stages might impact kids' brain health and thinking skills by checking the fluoride levels in baby teeth from 800 children and seeing how it relates to their IQ and attention issues, so we can better understand any risks of fluoride for young kids.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by York University are recruiting right now?
5, 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 (5 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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