University Of Manitoba

This study tests whether a blood thinner (heparin) can help hospitalized adults with pneumonia avoid serious complications like needing a breathing machine or intensive care. About 4000 participants will receive either heparin or standard care. The goal is to see if heparin reduc…

This study tests a home monitoring system called VIEWER for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 5) or end-stage renal disease. The system includes a tablet, blood pressure cuff, scale, oxygen monitor, and motion tracker. Researchers want to see if using this platfo…

This Canadian study is testing whether blocking a small artery in the brain's lining can prevent chronic subdural hematomas from returning. The procedure, called middle meningeal artery embolization, uses tiny particles or coils to cut off blood flow to the bleeding area. Researc…

This study tests whether people with chronic kidney disease can safely eat potassium-rich fruits and vegetables instead of following the usual low-potassium diet. Thirty participants will receive home-delivered groceries with either high- or low-potassium produce in a random orde…

This study tests whether dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a type of talk therapy that teaches mindfulness and emotional skills, can help teens with obesity improve their quality of life and manage weight. About 90 teens aged 14-17 who show signs of depression and are at risk…

This Canadian study is testing whether cannabinoid oils (CBD and THC) can safely help manage symptoms like pain in children aged 4-17 with relapsed or refractory cancer. The trial will enroll 60 kids across three hospitals, giving them different ratios of CBD to THC oils to see w…

This pilot study tests a 13-week Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training program for Canadians who have recently started or will soon start facility-based hemodialysis. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and helpful for improving mental health and reducin…

This study tests whether pairing teens with type 1 diabetes with a young adult peer mentor can help them become more physically active and improve their quality of life. The 12-week program includes in-person, virtual, and text-based support. Researchers will measure how well the…

This study tests whether a special laser can make burn scars look and feel better. Researchers will treat mature burn scars on the body and measure changes in scar height, texture, color, and flexibility. The study involves 6 adults in Winnipeg with scars that are 6-12 months old…

This study tests whether a drug called phenylephrine can control bleeding during burn surgery as well as the standard drug epinephrine, but without causing unwanted changes in heart rate or blood pressure. About 24 adults with burns needing skin grafts will take part. The goal is…

This early-phase trial tests whether disposable nitrous oxide (laughing gas) canisters can reduce pain and anxiety during burn dressing changes. Thirty adult burn patients will try both the gas and a placebo in random order. The goal is to see if this offers a safer alternative t…

This study tests a special gel dressing called Plurogel against standard burn dressings in people with partial thickness burns on the face or one limb. The goal is to see if Plurogel helps burns heal faster, reduces pain, and lowers the need for skin grafts. About 25 adults will …

This pilot study tests whether a gel called PluroGel®, used with standard dressings, can help burn injuries heal better and reduce the need for skin grafting. Twenty adults with similar burns on both arms or legs will have one limb treated with the gel and the other with standard…

This study looks at whether pulsed dye laser therapy can make burn scars less red, softer, flatter, and more flexible. Researchers will treat people with burn scars that are 1 to 6 months old and living in Winnipeg. The goal is to see if the laser helps scars heal better.

This study tests a 3D-printed adapter that snaps onto an Xbox controller, allowing children aged 7 to 17 with a one-sided upper limb difference to use almost all buttons with one hand. Researchers want to see if it improves gaming performance and enjoyment. Twenty participants wi…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset with a guided meditation app during a vasectomy can lower pain, anxiety, and distress. About 90 adult men will be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care. They will answer short questionnaires befor…

This study explores whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce anxiety in adults preparing for cancer surgery. Researchers will recruit 20 participants to test if the VR approach is practical and well-liked. The goal is to see if this calming tool can make the day of …

This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve cognitive problems in people with Parkinson's disease who have mild memory or thinking issues. About 36 participants will receive the stimulation while their brain activity and cognit…

This study tests whether tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug that prevents blood clots from breaking down, can safely reduce bleeding in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 75 outpatients receiving less-intensive chemotherapy will be rando…

This study compares two types of anesthesia—spinal and epidural—for people having liver surgery. The goal is to see if spinal anesthesia leads to better blood pressure control, less need for IV fluids, and similar pain relief with faster recovery. About 128 adults undergoing elec…

This study tests a 4-week online course designed to help adults who experience parasomnias—unwanted sleep events like sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and nightmares. The course teaches safety planning, relaxation, and therapy techniques. Researchers will measure whether it reduces h…

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called transcranial electrical stimulation) can improve memory and thinking in people with dementia. Two hundred participants will receive different types of stimulation (tACS or tRNS) while doing memory g…

This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the scalp, combined with memory games on an iPad, can improve thinking and memory in people with dementia. About 100 older adults with mild to moderate dementia will receive either real or fake stimulation to see which works…

This study tests a six-week group program delivered by phone or Zoom for adults 55 and older who feel lonely, isolated, or anxious. The program uses counseling techniques to help participants cope with difficult emotions and build connections. Researchers will compare the program…

This study follows 600 Indigenous families in Manitoba to understand how maternal health, genetics, and early-life environment contribute to obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or no diabetes are enrolled, and their …

This research study follows 500 adolescents with type 2 diabetes to understand why some develop kidney problems. Researchers are looking at biological factors like blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as psychological and social factors such as stress, mental health, and pover…

This study looks at why some people who survive a serious illness in the ICU develop long-lasting muscle weakness. Researchers will test 50 former ICU patients with exercise on a bike to measure heart and muscle function. The goal is to better understand this condition, not to te…

This study looks at how technology, like LEGO robots, can help children with physical disabilities play. Researchers will ask parents and kids about what helps or hinders play, then let children play with robots or conventional toys. The goal is to create a complete model of play…

This study looks at how a gentle brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS changes the way different parts of the brain talk to each other. Researchers will test 100 healthy adults to measure brain activity and blood flow before and after stimulation. The goal is to learn more a…

This study follows 225 children whose mothers had type 1 diabetes during pregnancy and took part in the CONCEPTT trial. Researchers will assess the children's thinking, behavior, and emotional skills using parent questionnaires. The goal is to understand if maternal diabetes affe…

This study explores whether a non-invasive device placed in the outer ear can detect brain waves linked to anxiety, specifically the hippocampal theta rhythm. Researchers will give 42 healthy volunteers either buspirone, triazolam, or a placebo—drugs known to reduce these brain w…

This study is testing a new wearable device that uses light to measure blood flow regulation in the brain. Researchers will scan 250 healthy volunteers to see how age and sex affect brain blood flow. The goal is to create a portable imaging system that could one day help diagnose…

This study is looking for genetic markers linked to a side effect called behavioral activation—feeling overly excited or agitated—that can happen when children and youth take SSRI antidepressants for depression, anxiety, or OCD. Researchers will collect DNA from 160 participants …

This pilot study is testing whether a simple saliva test can help doctors prescribe mental health medications more safely and effectively. 200 adults in Manitoba who are starting or changing psychiatric drugs will provide a DNA sample. The results will be shared with their doctor…