University Of Alberta

This study tests whether extra care from a team of heart doctors, dietitians, exercise therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can reduce side effects in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to either the team interv…

This study looks at whether giving Cutaquig® (a medicine that helps fight infections) by a faster manual push method is safe and easy for adults with primary or secondary immunodeficiency. About 36 participants will use the rapid push method at home. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study was designed to test whether a daily handgrip exercise program could speed up nerve regrowth and restore muscle and bone after brachial plexus injury surgery. It planned to enroll adults aged 18–60 with confirmed nerve damage. However, the trial was withdrawn before an…

This registry follows 750 patients with small kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery. They receive either cryotherapy (freezing) or radiofrequency ablation (heating) to destroy the tumor. Researchers will track survival, kidney function, and complications over time…

This study compares vasopressin to the standard drug epinephrine for newborns who need CPR at birth. Only 8 babies were enrolled, and the hospital was randomly assigned to use one drug for a year. The goal is to see which drug helps restart the heart faster, but the results are v…

This study looks at whether people with stable ischemic heart disease (but with normal heart pumping function and no ongoing chest pain or arrhythmias) can safely stop taking beta-blockers. About 59 participants will either continue or stop their beta-blocker and be followed for …

This study tests whether giving women a home blood pressure monitor plus regular pharmacist follow-up helps lower blood pressure better than usual care. 368 women with high blood pressure will be randomly assigned to either the home monitoring program or standard care. The pharma…

This study tests whether breathing short bursts of air with slightly less oxygen can help nerves in the hand heal better after injury. The therapy is non-invasive and aims to improve hand function and reduce pain. About 80 adults with severe carpal tunnel syndrome will be enrolle…

This study looks at whether reducing the number or dose of medications in people aged 80 and older can improve their health and independence. Researchers will work with primary care providers to safely lower doses of common drugs like those for blood pressure or pain. The goal is…

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…

This study compares three different PET/CT scans (68Ga-HA-DOTATATE, 18F-DOPA, and 18F-FDG) in 50 people with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to see if all tumors show up on the standard scan or if some are missed, which could change treatment. Participants will get …

Many people with spinal cord injury struggle with slow bowel emptying and constipation. This study tests whether a small device that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the belly can speed up bowel movements and improve stool consistency. Twelve participants will use the stimula…

This small pilot study tests whether an inhaled medication called Treprostinil can reduce breathlessness and improve exercise ability in people with mild COPD. Twenty participants will take either the drug or a placebo and undergo lung function tests, exercise tests, and imaging.…

This study tests whether early, intensive leg exercises, done by a physical therapist and a parent together, can improve walking and motor skills in children aged 8 months to 3 years who had a stroke around birth. The study compares this approach to usual care. The goal is to see…

This pilot study tests whether a daily 15-minute massage plus guided relaxation with music can prevent delirium in critically ill patients. About 120 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to receive the relaxation intervention or standard care for up to five days. The main …

This study aimed to see if freezing certain nerves during minimally invasive heart surgery could lower pain afterward. It planned to enroll adults having mitral valve or atrial septal defect repair. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no dat…

This study tests whether 3 months of intensive leg exercise (walking, kicking, jumping, and climbing with small ankle weights) can improve walking and daily function in 60 young children with spastic diplegia caused by prematurity. The exercise is done 1 hour a day, 4 days a week…

This study aimed to see if a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation) could help people with severe depression that didn't improve after at least five treatments or electroconvulsive therapy. Participants would have received 30 sessio…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current (TENS) applied to the lower back can reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in people with spinal cord injuries. Forty adults with injuries between the neck and mid-back will either receive TENS for two months or wait two…

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program called BE-FIT for adults aged 65 and older after surgery. The program encourages early movement and self-management to prevent muscle loss and speed up recovery. Researchers will compare mobility, hospital stay length, and compli…

This study tests whether advanced MRI techniques can measure brain changes in people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Researchers will scan 119 participants three times over 8 months to see if these scans can track the disease and help diagnose it earlier. The goal is to create b…

This study looks back at medical records of over 46,000 diabetic patients who had surgery in Alberta, Canada. Researchers want to see how often patients had a recent HbA1C test (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) before their operation. They also want to find out if poor…

This study looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, like fatigue and thinking skills, change during different phases of the menstrual cycle. About 300 females with MS who still have periods will track their symptoms using a phone app for six months. The goal is to find patt…

This study looks at 20 adults who had a stroke within the past week. Each person will get both a CT scan and a PET scan of the brain to see which method better shows blood flow and metabolism. The goal is to find the best way to image stroke damage, not to test a new treatment.

This study follows 1500 patients with pituitary gland disorders to see how they fare over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers will track tumor regrowth after surgery to find clues that predict recurrence. The goal is to learn, not to te…

This study tests whether a Family Navigator—a trained helper who connects families to resources like parking passes and text reminders—can reduce dropout from pediatric obesity programs. About 108 children aged 6–17 and their caregivers will either get usual care alone or usual c…

This study tests a program that gives kidney failure patients personalized support to help them find a living donor for a kidney transplant. The goal is to increase the number of living donor transplants in Alberta, Canada. About 66 patients will take part, and researchers will t…

This pilot study tests a support program called MuST AKT for people with kidney failure who need a transplant. The program helps patients talk to family and friends about living kidney donation. Researchers want to see if this support leads to more potential donors starting the e…

This study tests whether online educational videos can help children on blood thinners and their families better understand their medication. About 248 participants will watch short videos covering topics like warfarin, INR testing, and safety. Researchers will measure changes in…