Current Studies

Thank you for your interest in clinical research.

Below are links to our current studies that need volunteer participants. If you are interested in volunteering for a current study, or if you would like to be on our contact list for future studies, please contact ccfv@iwk.nshealth.ca or call 902-470-8141. Participants are compensated.

Canadian National Vaccine Safety (CANVAS) Network COVID-19/Flu safety monitoring

Participants needed: Anyone eligible to receive COVID-19 or influenza vaccines in Fall 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out how often health events occur after a COVID-19 or influenza vaccine. We are looking for any participants who are eligible to receive either or both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines during the Fall 2024 campaign.

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FOCUS GROUPS: Evaluating possible solutions to cost-related barriers that limit uptake of recommended but unfunded vaccines

Participants needed: Adults

What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this study is to increase… Read More»

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Focus Group on Improving Vaccine Communication

Participants needed: Adults living in Canada

Furthering our Understanding and Response to Vaccine Hesitancy: A Multi-Phased Mixed Methods Study Please Note:… Read More»

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RSVoyage Trial: A Maternal RSV Vaccine Study

Participants needed: 18-40

This clinical trial is evaluating an investigational vaccine that aims to protect babies from RSV. The trial is being conducted to see whether an investigational vaccine given to pregnant women may potentially help protect their babies during the vulnerable first few months by passing on immunity through the placenta.

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Challenge Studies (Controlled Human Infection Model)

Participants needed:

Also known as controlled human infection models, human challenge trials are a type of clinical… Read More»

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