University Of Calgary

This study tests a program called Moxie that sends weekly health tips by mail and offers a mobile app to help people manage chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. The goal is to see if it reduces the number of times people are readmitted to the hospi…

This study tests whether specially designed viruses (bacteriophages) can eliminate a persistent bacterial infection in a hip replacement joint. The single participant has already tried all standard treatments without success. The therapy involves injecting the viruses directly in…

This study will test if a microwave imaging device can see breast implants and detect ruptures. Ten women with implants placed at least 6 months ago will get a microwave scan. Researchers will compare the scan images to the known implant size and check if left and right breasts l…

This study looks at whether a genetic test called Thyroid GuidePx® can help doctors and patients with papillary thyroid cancer make better treatment choices. About 85 adults with small thyroid tumors and no signs of spread will take the test before surgery. Researchers will see i…

This study tests a new way to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a common and serious infection in ICU patients on breathing machines. Researchers will use a rapid test (about 4 hours) to find harmful bacteria in the airway, then give targeted inhaled antibiotics only…

This early-stage study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS is safe and tolerable for treating depression and fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 20 participants with MS and moderate-to-severe depression will receive daily rTMS se…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the ear (auricular vagal neuromodulation) can help people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS causes a rapid heart rate upon standing, along with fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms. Th…

This pilot study tests whether a special gel (CO2Lift Pro) can reduce wound breakdown after breast reduction surgery. Ten women will have the gel applied to one breast and a placebo to the other, then be monitored for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if a larger study is possibl…

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with talk therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults who have survived intimate partner violence. 76 participants will receive either a high or low dose of psilocybin, then attend weekly thera…

This study looks at whether a 12-week program of pelvic floor exercises, extra health information, and mental health support before prostate surgery can help men recover faster and have less incontinence afterward. About 40 men will be split into two groups: one gets standard car…

This study tests a pain relief method called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending pain signals. It is for 30 adults waiting for hip or knee replacement who currently take daily opioids. The goal is to see if this approach can lower pain and redu…

This study tests a new, drug-free treatment for vestibular migraine, a condition causing repeated dizziness and headaches. Fifty adults will receive either real or placebo electrical stimulation behind the ears over two weeks. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe, comforta…

This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst rTMS can reduce ADHD symptoms like poor attention and hyperactivity in children aged 9-15. Researchers will measure changes in attention and quality of life. The goal is to find an alternative to st…

This study aims to improve the quality of ECG recordings taken during cardiac MRI scans. The magnetic field of the MRI can distort the ECG signal, making it harder to monitor the heart. Researchers will test ways to reduce this distortion in 2,500 adult patients referred for a ca…

This observational study looks at whether some teen girls with depression are sensitive to natural changes in estrogen and progesterone during their menstrual cycle. About 94 participants will track their hormone levels at home and answer daily mental health surveys for 90 days. …

This study looks at how different amounts of oral THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) affect mood, heart rate, and drug feelings in healthy adults who have used cannabis before. Twenty-four participants will attend four visits, each time receiving a different dose or a placeb…

This study looks at whether the intense, subjective experience (the 'trip') caused by psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is necessary for its positive after-effects. Researchers will give 128 healthy adults psilocybin along with either a placebo or risperidone,…

This study looks at whether waiting until day 3 after a stroke to start physical therapy is better for patients with persistent artery blockages. Researchers will test if delayed mobilization is safe and helps reduce brain damage and improve recovery. The study involves 50 adults…