Clinical trials in Canada
Find clinical trials recruiting across Canada for many conditions.
Clinical research in Canada
Canada is consistently ranked among the top countries in the world for clinical research, with thousands of trials recruiting across teaching hospitals, universities and community research sites in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and beyond.
Clinical trials of new medicines in Canada are authorised by Health Canada, which reviews each trial application before it can proceed, and every study must be approved by a Research Ethics Board that continues to monitor it throughout.
Participants in Canadian trials receive study-related care at no cost, and taking part does not affect coverage under provincial health insurance plans. Canada's strengths span oncology, neurology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and rare disease research, supported by a highly experienced investigator community.
How trials are run in Canada
Regulator
Health Canada authorises clinical trials of medicines through its clinical trial application process.
Ethics oversight
Research Ethics Boards (REBs) approve and monitor every study.
Research strengths
Oncology, neurology, cardiovascular, diabetes and rare disease research.
Find a clinical trial in Canada
Search studies by condition and location on our trial search platform. Searching and enquiring is free for patients.
Clinical trial questions in Canada
Study-related care is provided at no cost, and taking part does not affect your coverage under provincial health insurance plans. Many trials also reimburse travel or parking.
Health Canada authorises every trial of a new medicine through its clinical trial application process, and an independent Research Ethics Board (REB) must approve the study and continue monitoring it throughout.
Thousands of studies recruit at teaching hospitals, universities and community research sites in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and many other cities across the provinces.
Search studies by condition and location on Clinrol and submit an enquiry. The research team will pre-screen you, explain the protocol and complete informed consent before any study procedures start.
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