University Of Alberta
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Alberta, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves aimed at heart attack clots
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using ultrasound waves alongside standard clot-busting drugs could help patients having a major heart attack (STEMI). It involved 41 adults who arrived at the hospital within 6 hours of their symptoms starting. Researchers compared the standard treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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One treatment or three? study tests best approach for CO poisoning brain protection
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to find out if one session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy works as well as three sessions for adults with acute carbon monoxide poisoning. The goal was to prevent long-term brain problems like memory loss, depression, and difficulty concentrating. Researchers plann…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Scientists map pain drug in patients to make surgery safer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to measure how the pain medication lidocaine moves through the body of patients recovering from major surgery. Researchers took blood samples from a small group of adults to understand how factors like age and weight affect drug levels. The goal was to gather dat…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC