Mcgill University Health Centre/research Institute Of The Mcgill University Health Centre

This study looks at how long steroids should be given to adults with a severe type of pneumonia (PCP) who have weak immune systems. Patients who get better quickly are split into two groups: one stops steroids after 10 days, the other continues for 21 days. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at people with a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) who cannot take the usual antibiotic due to allergies, side effects, or poor response. Researchers will compare different alternative treatments to see which one works best and is safest.…

This study tests two forms of peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) in 57 people aged 4 to 30 with peanut allergy. One group gets standard peanuts, the other gets autoclaved peanuts (heated under high pressure to change their proteins). The goal is to see which approach is safer and be…

This study tests whether two supplements, HMB and 2-HOBA, taken alone or together, can improve muscle strength, physical function, and overall health in adults aged 65 and older. Over 90 days, 120 participants will take one of the supplements or a placebo and undergo tests like m…

This study will test a new wireless acoustic sensor that listens to breathing and chest movements in extremely preterm infants (born before 29 weeks). The goal is to see if this sensor can better detect different types of breathing problems compared to current hospital monitors. …

This study looks at whether parents can record their baby's movements at home to help doctors check for early signs of cerebral palsy. About 100 preterm babies born before 29 weeks will take part. If home videos work as well as clinic recordings, it could make early diagnosis eas…

This study looks at whether a high-resolution ultrasound (micro-ultrasound) can find aggressive prostate cancers that standard MRI might miss. About 90 men with low-risk prostate cancer or those on active surveillance will get a micro-ultrasound exam. If suspicious areas are seen…

This study aims to find the smallest amount of lidocaine needed to successfully numb the arm using a specific ultrasound-guided nerve block technique. Researchers will test different doses in 60 adults aged 18-70 to see how little medication can still provide effective pain relie…

This study looks at whether a specially trained physical therapist can diagnose jaw disorders as accurately as an oral surgeon. Researchers will compare the diagnoses of 70 patients referred to a jaw clinic. The goal is to see if this approach can speed up care and reduce wait ti…

This study looks at how five common tuberculosis drugs enter breast milk after a single dose. Sixty healthy breastfeeding women will each receive one drug, and researchers will measure drug levels in their blood and milk. The goal is to gather safety data so breastfeeding women c…

This study looks at how FSH (a key hormone) changes during ovarian stimulation in IVF. Researchers will measure FSH at several points and see if those levels relate to how many eggs are retrieved, embryo quality, and pregnancy rates. The goal is to understand if monitoring FSH du…

This study explores whether having a tattoo influences pregnancy success in women undergoing IVF. Researchers will compare pregnancy rates, including live births and miscarriages, between women with and without tattoos. The goal is to understand if tattoo-related inflammation aff…