Clinical Trials
A clinical trial is a research study. It looks at new ways to prevent or treat illness or disease, or to control the side effects of treatments.
We have more than 75 clinical trials available at Lakeridge Health. You may be able to take part in one. This may depend on your type of illness. Talk to your doctor to see if a clinical trial may be a choice for you.
To learn more about the different types and phases of clinical trials, visit our Types and Phases of Clinical Trials page.
Clinical Trials at Lakeridge Health
Due to our research expertise and our reputation for excellent clinical trial conduct, Lakeridge Health is often one of only a few sites to be selected to participate in specific clinical trials at the international, national and provincial level.
Examples of various areas of research include:
- Cancer;
- Cardiovascular disease;
- Nephrology;
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung);
- Infectious disease;
- Pain control;
- Vaccines;
- Genetics;
- HIV and AIDS; and
- Mental health and addictions.
Resources & Information
- To determine what Clinical Trials are available at Lakeridge Health, please visit the Database of Clinical Trials in Canada and the U.S.
- For a list of Clinical Trials which are available within the Durham Regional Cancer Centre (DRCC) at Lakeridge Health, please visit the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research.