Health inequities among Indigenous Peoples in Canada arise from systemic injustices and require culturally responsive, community-led solutions. The  Indigenous Clinical Trials Unit, the first of its kind in Canada, enables and uplifts Indigenous-designed and implemented clinical trial research that addresses the unique needs of Indigenous Peoples and communities while strengthening and promoting sovereignty and self-determination in health research innovation. The ICTU marks a significant step toward rectifying colonial impacts on health and empowering Indigenous sovereignty in healthcare.

Clinical research has immense potential to improve health outcomes for everyone. However, the historical and ongoing legacy of inequities has left

many populations excluded, including Indigenous, racialized,

2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and others. The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is committed to identifying and rectifying these inequities and ensuring clinical trials serve all communities with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Our digital Health Unit harnesses the power of cutting-edge technology and clinical research to create innovative solutions that improve health outcomes and expand access to care and clinical trials.  We are at the forefront of exploring how digital tools, such as mobile apps, wearable devices and telemedicine, transform the way clinical trials are conducted and how patients engage with tier care.

We actively collaborate with academic researchers, healthcare innovators, and patients to build strong dynamic partnerships that fuel progress and innovation.  From project conception through to data analysis, the Digital Health Unit provides comprehensive support every step of the way.