University Of Alberta

This study tested two ways to help teenagers with congenital heart disease prepare to manage their own health as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers compared an 18-month educational smartphone app against a single, in-person session with a clinic nurse. The …

This study compared two methods for positioning the jaw in dental sleep apnea appliances. Researchers tested whether using speech sounds to guide jaw placement works as well as the traditional method of pushing the jaw forward. The goal was to see if the speech method could contr…

This small pilot study tested whether a newer method of helping premature babies breathe right after birth is practical to use. It compared a volume-targeted approach to the standard pressure-guided method during initial care in the delivery room. The goal was to see if the newer…

This study tested whether adding a digital remote monitoring system to a standard COPD rehabilitation program was practical and acceptable for patients and staff. 78 people with COPD were split into two groups: one used the digital monitoring alongside rehab, and the other did re…

This study tested whether carefully reducing or stopping blood pressure medication is safe and beneficial for frail older adults living in nursing homes who already have low blood pressure. Over 500 residents were randomly assigned to either have their medications reduced or to c…

This small pilot study tested a new method for heart surgery patients at high risk of bleeding. Researchers wanted to see if collecting and giving patients their own blood back after surgery works as well as the standard method of using donated blood products. The goal was to che…

This study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, could help people with Fragile X syndrome. For four months, 125 participants aged 6 to 35 took either metformin or a placebo pill. Researchers measured changes in language skills, behavior problems, and weight to …

This study tested whether a specific 8-week program of neck exercises could help women with chronic jaw pain (temporomandibular disorders, or TMD). Researchers wanted to see if the exercises reduced pain and disability, and if they also caused changes in the brain related to pain…

This study tested a 12-week program combining strength training exercises with wearing advanced compression sleeves to see if it could reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) in breast cancer survivors. The goal was to find out if participants could comfortably wear the sleeves while ex…

This study tested whether a special plant-based, low-calorie 'fasting mimicking' diet could help reduce depression symptoms in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD). 42 adult participants with mild-to-moderate depression tried three cycles of the 5-day diet. Res…

This small study tested whether eating at least two eggs daily for eight weeks could help cancer patients recover after finishing chemotherapy. Researchers wanted to see if this simple food-based approach could help patients meet their protein needs to rebuild muscle, improve str…

This study looked at whether giving children intravenous (IV) fluids alone could help reduce severe migraine pain when they visit the emergency department. Researchers wanted to see if the expectation of getting medication influenced pain relief. The goal was to find a simpler, f…

This study tested whether a 10-week exercise program delivered through a mobile app is practical and helpful for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers worked with 32 patients to see if the app-based exercises could improve shoulder mobility, physical fitness…

This study tested whether a 12-week physical therapy program, delivered partly in-person and partly online, is practical and acceptable for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal was to help kids manage the muscle and bone side effects of cancer treatment. Researche…

This large study tested whether regularly asking dialysis patients about their symptoms and quality of life could improve their care. Nearly 4,000 patients across Canada were involved. Dialysis clinics were assigned to either use specific symptom surveys, general health surveys, …

This study tested whether a friendly, AI-enhanced robot could help distract children aged 5-11 during needle procedures like IV insertions. The goal was to see if interacting with the robot could reduce the child's pain, fear, and distress compared to standard care alone. Researc…

This study investigated whether the physical act of speaking is connected to reading ability, especially in adults with dyslexia. Researchers tested 56 adults (with and without dyslexia) by having them read words while performing different mouth tasks, like sucking a lollipop or …

This study aimed to understand if using common asthma inhalers for a month could affect heart and blood vessel health in young, healthy adults. Researchers compared two inhalers (Ventolin and Symbicort) against a placebo dummy inhaler. They measured blood vessel function and hear…