University Of British Columbia

This study compares two surgical methods to repair pelvic organ prolapse in women. One method uses a synthetic mesh, the other uses standard sutures. The goal is to see which approach is more effective and safer over two years. About 358 women will take part, and neither they nor…

This study tests an online program designed to help people with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) keep their jobs. Participants get access to eLearning, an occupational therapist, and a vocational counselor. The goal is to see if the program improves wor…

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling that helps people change their behavior, can help new hearing aid users wear their devices more often and feel better about their hearing. Researchers will enroll 180 adults who are getting a hearing aid for…

This study aimed to see if a 4-week running gait retraining program could reduce knee pain and improve function in runners with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. It planned to enroll adults who run at least 10 km per week and have knee pain. However, the study was withdrawn b…

This study tests a behavioral therapy called graded exposure for people with concussion who avoid activities due to fear of symptoms. About 220 adults aged 18-70 who had a concussion 1-24 months ago will take part. The therapy gradually helps them safely return to normal activiti…

This study compares 3D-printed prosthetic legs to standard ones in 8 adults with below-knee amputations. Participants wear their usual prosthesis for 3 weeks, then switch to a 3D-printed one for 3 weeks. Researchers measure mobility, balance, and comfort using simple tests and su…

This study compares two methods of delivering the Otago Exercise Program—a set of strength and balance exercises—to adults over 70 who have had a fall. One method uses a physiotherapist with a Fitbit for feedback, the other uses traditional delivery. Researchers will track how we…

This study tests a mixed reality system called VascuLens 2.0 to help surgeons during DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The system projects a 3D map of a patient's blood vessels onto their body, which may improve accuracy, shorten surgery time, and lower complication risks. About 6…

This study talks to older adults (60+) and their family caregivers after a hospital stay to learn about their sense of purpose, goals, and hopes for recovery. Participants join a phone or online interview and fill out questionnaires. The study does not test any treatment or medic…

This study tests whether creatine supplements can lower harmful homocysteine levels in healthy men, as a first step toward a new treatment for homocystinuria. Homocystinuria is a rare genetic disorder where the body cannot break down homocysteine, leading to heart, brain, and bon…

This study aims to see if an online education and skill-building program is helpful and easy to use for family members or caregivers of older adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. Researchers will ask about 230 participants to rate the program's acceptability, feasibility,…

This study looks at how different types of cannabis oil (high or low CBD-to-THC ratio) affect stress and self-control in healthy adults aged 19-35 who use cannabis occasionally. Participants will undergo brain scans and provide saliva samples to measure stress markers. The goal i…

This study looks at whether a new care pathway can shorten wait times for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare wait times before and after the pathway is used. About 200 adults will take part and fill out a short survey about their satisfaction with care.

This study tests a new, non-invasive light-based monitor to detect poor blood supply early in transplanted tissue after head and neck cancer surgery. About 60 adults undergoing reconstructive surgery will use the device, and researchers will improve its design based on feedback. …