University Of Alberta

This study aimed to test whether gentle electrical brain stimulation could help people with severe depression that hasn't improved with at least five different antidepressant medications or other treatments. Participants would have received either real or fake stimulation session…

This study aims to find out if people with stable heart disease can safely stop taking beta-blocker pills, which are a common older medication. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either continue or stop their beta-blockers and followed for four years. Researchers …

This study is testing a new, non-invasive breathing treatment to see if it can improve nerve healing and hand function in people with severe carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment involves brief cycles of slightly reduced oxygen, similar to methods being explored for spinal cord i…

This study is testing whether adding a 'family navigator' helps children and families stick with obesity treatment programs. It involves 108 children aged 6-17 in Canada, where half receive extra support like appointment reminders and parking passes alongside usual care. The goal…

This study is testing a support program designed to help people with kidney failure find potential living kidney donors. Kidney transplants from living donors offer better survival and quality of life than dialysis, but many patients struggle to ask family or friends. The program…

This small pilot study is testing whether a 12-week exercise and activity program before elective surgery can help older adults who are frail. The program combines strength training with advice to reduce sitting time, aiming to improve patients' strength and fitness so they can r…

This study is testing a personalized support program designed to help people with kidney failure find a living donor for a transplant. The program provides coaching and resources to help patients communicate their need to friends and family. Researchers want to see if this approa…

This study is testing if carefully lowering the doses of many common medications helps people aged 80 and older stay healthier. Doctors will work with 1,800 patients who take six or more daily pills to find the lowest effective dose for each one. The goal is to see if this approa…

This study is testing whether pharmacists can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or who smoke will work with pharmacists for up to six months. The goal is to see if this support leads to better bloo…

This study is testing whether placing electrical stimulation pads on the lower back can reduce painful muscle stiffness (spasticity) in the legs of people with spinal cord injuries. It involves 40 adults with injuries in the neck or upper back. One group gets the stimulation trea…

This study is testing whether a simple, independent bedside exercise plan helps older adults recover faster after surgery. Over 2,000 patients aged 65+ having common surgeries will either follow the exercise plan or receive usual hospital care. The goal is to see if getting patie…

This study is testing if a gentle, at-home electrical stimulation device can help people with chronic spinal cord injury have easier and faster bowel movements. Twelve participants will use a small device with sticky pads on their belly for 30 minutes before their regular bowel r…

This study is testing whether a free mobile app can help breast cancer survivors exercise more after finishing their main treatments. Researchers are comparing 200 survivors who use the app for 12 weeks against a group that just gets standard exercise advice. The goal is to see i…

This study is looking back at 20 years of medical records from 1,500 patients with pituitary disorders to understand which treatments work best over the long term. Researchers are comparing outcomes from surgery, medication, and watchful waiting approaches. The goal is to identif…

This study aims to compare three different types of PET scans to see which works best for detecting metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. Researchers will scan 50 patients with this type of cancer to see if all scans show the same tumors or if some spots are missed. The goal is to ga…

This study is testing whether new online educational modules, which use pictures and simple stories (infographics), can help children and their caregivers better understand and manage blood thinner medications like warfarin. It involves about 250 pediatric patients and their fami…