One of WHC’s mandates is to facilitate research for evidence-based recommendations in women’s health. Women have often been excluded from research, and there has been a historical lack of research in areas that specifically affect women. Use this page as a database for ongoing research studies and clinical trials that are actively recruiting participants.
Current Postings
Exogenous Ketone Supplementation in Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Montreal. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: For more information read here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06155708?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=Polycystic%20Ovary%20Syndrome&rank=2
Quantum Menstrual Health Monitoring Study
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Calgary, AB. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: For more information read here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05936840?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=menstruation&rank=1
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation After Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Kingston ON. Inclusion Criteria: For more information read here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05909579?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=pelvic%20&page=2&rank=16
Do Intravaginal Devices Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Female Runners?
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Ottawa. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: For the in-lab assessment: For more information read here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05773378?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=women%20period%20vaginal&rank=2
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation After Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Edmonton and Quebec. Inclusion Criteria: Read her for more information: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06822582?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=sexual%20health%20women&rank=7
eSense-Cancer: Adapting an Online Intervention for Sexual Health Concerns to Gynecologic Cancer
Posted: March 3, 2025
Recruiting in Vancouver, BC. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Read here for more information: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06619769?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&aggFilters=status:rec&term=sexual%20health%20women&rank=4
Risk Evaluation and Screening to Tailor Prevention and Reduce the Incidence of Endometrial Cancer (RESToRE)
Posted: March 3, 2025
Actively recruiting in Vancouver, BC. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: For more information read here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05651282?locStr=Canada&country=Canada&cond=Women%27s%20Health&aggFilters=status:rec&rank=1
Menopause and Caregiving: A Qualitative Exploration
Posted: February 8, 2025
45-60 minute audio recorded virtual interview in English exploring your menopausal symptoms and their impact on your life, activities of daily living, and caregiving responsibilities. You may be eligible to participate if you:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Adapted for Women With Infertility-related Distress
Posted: March 25, 2023
Ninety women with infertility living in Canada and the United States will be recruited. They will be emailed seven weekly 15-minute videos, each providing instructions on a new Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based technique that addresses the impact of infertility on psychological inflexibility and distress.
DOvEE – Diagnosing Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer Early (DOvEE)15 Minute Survey: Physical Activity and Menopause
Posted: March 25, 2023
This study hopes to improve early detection of ovarian and endometrial cancers. It will determine if women with bloating, abdominal distension, abdominal/pelvic pain, increased urinary frequency and/or early satiety, benefit from earlier surgery after screening by CA-125 ovarian cancer biomarker and transvaginal ultrasound.
Researchers
Are you conducting research in the field of women’s health and looking for participants? Contact us at info@theWHC.ca or use the form below.