University Of Manitoba
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Manitoba, explained in plain language.
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Can a common antibiotic shield blood cancer patients from deadly infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the antibiotic levofloxacin can safely lower infection risk in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy as outpatients. About 75 adults will be randomly assigned to take levofloxacin or rece…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a magnet ease your aching elbow? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic treatment (rPMS) can reduce chronic pain in the elbow or wrist caused by tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or fake (sham) magnetic pulses over two days. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Virtual reality may soothe blood sugar spikes after meals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study tests whether a relaxing virtual reality (VR) experience can improve blood sugar levels after eating white bread, compared to a stressful VR or just sitting in a room. Twenty healthy adults will try each condition and have their blood sugar, stress, and hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC