University Of Alberta

This pilot study tested two diuretics (furosemide and chlorthalidone) in people on dialysis who still had some kidney function. The goal was to see if these water pills could help preserve remaining kidney function, increase urine output, and reduce weight gain between dialysis s…

This phase 2 trial tested whether using ultrasound and microbubbles (sonothrombolysis) alongside standard clot-busting drugs could help restore blood flow in people having a severe heart attack. The study planned to enroll 41 participants but was terminated early. The main goal w…

This study compared two common nerve block techniques for pain relief after hip fracture surgery: femoral nerve block and suprainguinal fascia iliaca block. Only 17 adults participated before the trial was terminated early. The goal was to see which block reduces pain and the nee…

This study explored whether playing a computer game that simulates grocery shopping could help older adults in a hospital improve their memory, attention, and ability to manage money. Fifteen people aged 50 and older took part, with some playing the game and others receiving stan…

This study tested whether a web-based screening tool could help monitor depression and distress in adults who had surgery for new head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal was to see if the tool led to more timely me…

This study aimed to find out whether one or three sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy works better to prevent long-term brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning. Researchers planned to enroll adults with acute poisoning and test their memory, attention, and other thinking s…

This study aimed to measure how much lidocaine is in the blood over time when given as a weight-based infusion for pain after major surgery. It planned to include 40 adults, but only 7 took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to better understand dosing, not to …