University Of Calgary

This study tests whether a transition coordinator can help 324 youth with type 1 diabetes (ages 17-18) successfully move from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Participants get extra support before, during, and after the switch. Researchers will compare them to a group that didn'…

This study looks at whether a step-by-step care plan, called TheraPPP, helps doctors better treat patients with severe breathing failure (ARDS). The plan includes using protective ventilation, paralysis, and prone positioning. About 20,000 adults on breathing machines in Alberta …

This study involves 60 young people at high risk for psychosis. Participants first receive mild support (individual or group), and if needed, more intensive therapy like CBT. The goal is to see if this step-by-step approach can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning over 1…

This study tests whether sending a friendly letter from a pharmacist can motivate more adults to get their flu or travel vaccines. About 20,000 people in Alberta who visited a Mint Pharmacy will receive one of two types of letters: one highlighting flu and heart health benefits, …

This study looks at how two parts of cannabis, THC and CBD, affect thinking and bladder problems in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Thirty adults with MS will take either THC or CBD oil for 15 weeks and complete thinking tests and bladder symptom questionnaires. The goal is …

This study tests a procedure called genicular radiofrequency ablation (GRFA) for people who still have knee pain more than a year after total knee replacement. The treatment uses heat to calm the nerves around the knee. 44 participants will be randomly assigned to get either the …

This study tests whether adding a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to a three-week intensive rehab program can help teens with severe chronic pain feel better. Researchers will measure changes in pain, brain activity, and mental health in 25 youth aged …

This study looks at the cost and benefits of a two-week day camp for 40 children with mild to moderate weakness on one side of their body (hemiparesis) due to cerebral palsy or brain injury. In the first week, children wear a constraint on their stronger arm to encourage use of t…

This study aimed to see if a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block—a numbing shot inside the nose—could reduce anxiety in adults at electronic dance music festivals. Participants would have received either lidocaine or a saltwater placebo. However, the study was withdrawn before en…

This study looks at whether adding online group weight loss classes to standard cardiac rehab helps people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity lose at least 10% of their body weight. Losing this much weight may reduce or even eliminate AFib symptoms. About 120 adults with…

This study tests a new device that uses stickers on the belly to measure the stomach's electrical activity. Researchers will compare readings from healthy adults and people with conditions like gastroparesis or functional dyspepsia. The goal is to see if the device is safe and re…

This study looks at whether a volume-based feeding approach helps critically ill children in the pediatric ICU get the nutrition they need. Currently, tube feedings are often interrupted, so children may not receive enough calories and protein. The researchers will compare the vo…

This study looks at whether a new microwave scanner can provide useful information about breast tissue compared to standard mammograms. About 20 women who need extra breast imaging after a routine mammogram will get a microwave scan on the same day. Researchers will compare the i…

This study looks at whether genetic testing can help doctors choose safer and more effective psychiatric medications for children and young adults aged 6 to 24. Researchers will track side effects, symptom changes, and healthcare use in 6,000 participants. The goal is to see if p…