HIV clinical trials recruiting in Canada
21 recruiting trials in the official registry · updated July 2026 · free · no account · no tracking · English & français
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Search near your location →Multiplo Tp/HIV Self-Test
Recruiting now3 sites
To help reach the undiagnosed living with HIV and/or syphilis in Canada, self-tests for HIV and Syphilis may have substantial utility for increased identification of infected individuals through their relative ease of use and portability, a…
HIV Prevention With PrEP Among People on Opioid Replacement Therapy
Recruiting nowPhase 46 sites
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of providing oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and opioid agonist therapy (OAT) simultaneously in existing pharmacy-based programs operating in Alberta and Saskatch…
The Antiretroviral Speed Access Program Switch (ASAP-Switch) Study
Opening soonPhase 41 site
This project builds on our experience with the ASAP Study (McGill University Health Centre research ethics board: MP-37-2020-4911). The goal of this study is to better understand the experience of migrant people with Human Immunodeficiency …
Chemsex Health Evaluation With Extended Release System for HIV Treatment
Opening soon1 site
CHEERS is an observational cohort for people living with HIV who are actively practicing chemsex and who are switching to CAB + RPV LA after being virologically suppressed on a stable oral ART regimen. This study aim to assess the impact of…
A Study of Reduced Dosing of the Nonavalent HPV Vaccine in Women Living With HIV
Recruiting nowPhase 410 sites
There are very little data on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among the 18 million women living with HIV (WLWH) globally, who constitute a population most vulnerable to HPV and the resultant cervical cancer. Particularly, there are n…
The T Cell Activator of Cell Killing ("TACK") IT ON" STUDY
Recruiting now2 sites
Antiretroviral therapy or ART blocks HIV replication reducing plasma viral loads to undetectable levels but has no effect on persistently infected cells in the body, called the virus reservoir. These cells carry infectious HIV capable of re…
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Long-acting (LA) Cabotegravir (CAB) + Rilpivirine (RPV) LA When Given to Participants With Detectable HIV-1
Recruiting nowPhase 389 sites
This study will assess how effective, safe, and long-lasting a long-acting antiretroviral therapy (ART) using CAB LA + RPV LA is for people with HIV who still have detectable virus levels despite being on oral ART. The study will also consi…
Reducing Systemic Inflammation in People on Antiretroviral Therapy
Recruiting nowPhase 21 site
This randomized, open-label clinical trial will evaluate whether adding fostemsavir to current antiretroviral therapy can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with well-controlled HIV. Researchers will compare imaging, clinic…
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk for HIV-Exposed Infants: A Pilot Study
Recruiting now1 site
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) is recognized as providing vital immunological and nutritional benefits to vulnerable infants. Although PDHM is widely used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to prevent infections (necrotizing ente…
Our Healthbox - Evaluating Interactive Dispensing Systems for Low-Barrier Access to HIV Testing and Harm Reduction.
Recruiting now1 site
When REACH Nexus at MAP Centre for Urban Solutions out of St. Michael's Hospital launched its signature program, I'm Ready in 2021, our goal was to democratize access to free HIV self-testing to reach the undiagnosed in Canada. The program,…
How Long Should we Give Steroids for Patients With Severe PCP
Opening soonPhase 41 site
The HOW LONG trial is an international, multicenter, Phase IV randomized clinical trial evaluating the optimal duration of adjunctive systemic corticosteroids in immunocompromised adults with severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) wh…
A Phase 2b Study Evaluating Oral VH4524184 Regimens in Treatment Naïve Persons With HIV-1 (INNOVATE Study)
Recruiting nowPhase 2113 sites
This clinical study is testing a new medication, VH4524184, to see if it can effectively treat HIV-1 in adults who have never received treatment for their infection. The study is comparing two different doses of VH4524184, each taken with t…
A Patient Portal and PROMs to Improve Health Problem Detection and Retention in HIV Care: The DRHIVe Study
Opening soon1 site
Too often, people living with HIV (PLHIV) face challenges, including additional health and psychosocial problems, that complicate self-care, like medication-taking and medical appointment attendance. Healthcare providers are not always awar…
Enhancing Uptake of Needle and Syringe Programs in Canadian Federal Prisons
Recruiting now9 sites
This study is focused on improving the implementation of Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in Canadian federal prisons, with the goal of increasing the uptake of these programs among people who inject drugs in prison. The study is bei…
The MARVIN Chatbots to Provide Information for Different Health Conditions
Recruiting now2 sites
This research is a continuation of a usability study with the MARVIN chatbot. The investigators aim to adapt the MARVIN chatbot to open it to other health domains (e.g. breast cancer) and populations (e.g. pharmacists). Therefore, this prot…
Low Dose Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for the Treatment of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Recruiting nowPhase 31 site
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is an opportunistic fungal infection of immunocompromised hosts which causes in significant morbidity and mortality. The current standard of care, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) at a dose of 1…
Filling Gaps in the HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Cascade Through Counseling
Opening soon1 site
This study s objective is to test the acceptability and feasibility of a guide to facilitate counseling about HIV prevention, focusing on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a medication taken by HIV-negative persons to avoid an HI…
Evaluation of Switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC) From Current Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy in People Living With HIV (PLWH) Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)
Opening soonPhase 41 site
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC), or "Dovato", in virally-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA \< 200 copies/mL) individuals receiving opioid agonist therapy such as methadone, buprenorphine…
A Clinical Study of Islatravir and Ulonivirine for People With HIV-1 Who Have Not Been Treated Before (MK-8591B-062)
Recruiting nowPhase 2/356 sites
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1). The usual (standard) treatment for HIV-1 is antiretroviral therapy (ART), which includes taking medicines to lower the amount of HIV-1 in the body. S…
COVID-19 Booster and IIV Schedule in Immunocompromised Hosts
Recruiting nowPhase 23 sites
The goal of this pragmatic embedded open-label, 2 x 2 factorial phase II randomized controlled trial is to evaluate strategies to improve COVID-19 booster and influenza vaccine immunogenicity in people living with immunocompromising conditi…
Augmented Renal Clearance in Neurocritical Care
Recruiting now3 sites
Stroke, severe brain injury, uncontrolled seizures and brain infections are the most common life-threatening neurological illnesses in the world with an estimated combined annual hospital management cost of up to 44 billion dollars. Seizure…
Common questions
How do I find a hiv clinical trial near me in Canada?
Use Beacon's free search: enter "hiv", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.
Does joining a clinical trial cost money?
The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.
Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?
Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.
Do I qualify for these trials?
Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
Page updated July 2026.