Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
McMaster University
9 clinical trials · 9 recruiting · OTHER
McMaster University has 9 clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, with 9 actively recruiting participants. The trials listed below cover 20 conditions across the phases listed in the sidebar. Always discuss any specific trial with your physician before contacting a study site.
About McMaster University\'s Trial Portfolio
McMaster University is a non-industry sponsor (academic medical center, hospital, foundation, or research network). Non-industry sponsors often investigate novel approaches, rare conditions, and behavioral or surgical interventions that commercial sponsors may not prioritize.
9 of McMaster University's 9 registered trials are currently recruiting — roughly 100% of the portfolio. A high recruiting share usually points to an active research pipeline with multiple programs at the enrollment stage.
McMaster University's research footprint spans Asthma (2 trials), Eating Disorders (1), and Ibd (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) (1) as the top three conditions. The full condition list, sorted by trial count, is in the sidebar.
Not Applicable is the largest single phase in McMaster University's portfolio at 44% of registered trials. The full phase breakdown appears in the sidebar.
Trials by McMaster University
Guided Self Help for Eating Disorders Implementation Study
Eating disorders are amongst the most understudied illnesses affecting young women in Canada. Further, mortality rates are amongst the highest of all psychiatric illnesses....
Assessing Interventions of Diet in IBD
In this study, we are trying to learn how certain diets affect people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We want to understand what makes it hard or easy for them to stick to...
Longitudinal Study on Bacterial Production of LPC and LPA in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the gut bacteria in IBD patients cause ongoing abdominal pain, even when the disease is calm. Many inflammatory bowel disease...
Comparison of Medical RESCUE Strategies for Patients With Steroid-refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
This study aims to examine patients with acute severe UC who are refractory to intravenous corticosteroids and determine whether a strategy of using upadacitinib first followed by...
Tryptophan for Impaired AhR Signaling in Celiac Disease
This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory trial to evaluate the effect of L-tryptophan supplementation on celiac-related symptoms in...
Soluble Fibre Supplementation in NAFLD
The FIND study will look at the effect of a nutritional mixed fibre supplement, oligofructose and inulin (OF+INU), on children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In this...
Canadian Consortium on Airway Mucus Occlusions in Asthma, COPD and Chronic Cough
Chronic lung diseases affect one in five Canadians, causing symptoms such as cough, breathlessness, and wheeze. Despite advancements in medical care, these conditions not only...
Exploring the Utility of Hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Lung Disease
This is a single centre exploratory study that aims to apply hyperpolarized xenon-129 (129Xe) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods and measurements in individual patients with...
Patient Reported Outcomes Burdens and Experiences - Phase 3
The PROBE Phase-3 study will collect data on patient reported outcomes, burdens, and experiences in patients living with hemophilia. The investigators will perform comparisons...
How to Approach a Trial Listing
Each trial card above links to a dedicated page with the official ClinicalTrials.gov data plus a plain-English translation of the eligibility criteria. We translate technical terminology (ECOG performance status, hepatic function values, exclusionary lab thresholds) into language that a patient or caregiver can understand, but the original clinical text and the live ClinicalTrials.gov record always govern any actual eligibility decision.
Before contacting a trial site, write down questions for your treating physician using the framework on our 25 Questions guide. Discuss whether the trial fits your treatment plan, what the time commitment looks like, and whether your insurance will cover the standard-of-care portions. Trials are not a substitute for a treatment plan — they are an addition that needs medical guidance to evaluate.
Authoritative Resources
Verify any trial registration directly on ClinicalTrials.gov. For background on the FDA approval pathway that Phase 3 trials feed into, see the FDA drug approval process. For cancer-specific trial guidance, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. For global trial registrations beyond the U.S., the WHO ICTRP aggregates registries from around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials does McMaster University have on ClinicalTrials.gov?
McMaster University has 9 clinical trials registered on the federal ClinicalTrials.gov registry, of which 9 are actively recruiting participants right now. These counts come directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API and are updated as the registry changes.
What conditions does McMaster University study?
McMaster University's registered trials cover 20 conditions on ClinicalTrials.gov, led by Asthma (2 trials), Eating Disorders (1 trial), Ibd (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) (1 trial), Ulcerative Colitis (uc) (1 trial), Crohn Disease (cd) (1 trial). The complete condition list appears in the sidebar of this page; each condition links to a page listing every recruiting trial in that area, regardless of sponsor.
How do I join a McMaster University clinical trial?
Joining a clinical trial is a medical decision that should always involve your treating physician. Each trial page on this site includes the eligibility criteria translated into plain English alongside the official clinical text, plus the contact information that the sponsor has registered with ClinicalTrials.gov. Bring the trial information to your doctor before reaching out — they can review the full inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history and help you decide whether to pursue screening.
What does the trial phase mean?
Phase 1 trials test safety and dosing in small groups (often 20–80 healthy volunteers or patients). Phase 2 trials evaluate efficacy and side effects in larger groups (100–300 patients with the target condition). Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and monitor safety in the largest groups (300–3,000+ patients) and form the basis of an FDA approval submission. Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment is approved, monitoring long-term safety and effectiveness in real-world use. Some trials register without a phase — common for device, behavioral, or observational studies.
Where does this trial data come from?
All trial data is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, the official federal trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Under FDAAA 801, most U.S. drug and device trials are required to register, making ClinicalTrials.gov the most comprehensive source. Sponsors are responsible for keeping their listings current; trial status can shift between data refreshes.
How This Sponsor Page Is Built
Every count on this page is derived directly from ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 records. Trial counts include all trials currently registered to this sponsor; the recruiting count reflects trials with status "Recruiting" or equivalent. Plain-English eligibility translations on each linked trial page preserve the original clinical text alongside an accessible version. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and limitations.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."
Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Last updated 2026-05-08 · 9 trials tracked for McMaster University.
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