University Of Manitoba

This study tests whether eating dried whole Saskatoon berries can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in adults with untreated prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes. About 92 participants will eat either Saskatoon berries or a control dried fruit daily for 10 weeks. Researc…

This study looks at whether blocking a specific artery in the brain (middle meningeal artery) can lower the chance of a chronic subdural hematoma—a type of blood clot on the brain—coming back after standard surgical drainage. About 192 adults with a symptomatic clot larger than 1…

This study looks at a way to help older adults get tested and treated for osteoporosis after they break a bone. Many people don't realize a fracture can be a sign of weak bones, and they miss out on care that could prevent more breaks. The researchers are testing a system that no…

This early-phase study tests whether combining endoscopic tumor removal with chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy is safe for people with early-stage esophageal cancer who cannot or choose not to have surgery. The goal is to preserve the esophagus while controlling the cance…

This study looks at whether extra help from a pharmacist can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is very high (HbA1C of 10% or more). About 60 people will work closely with a pharmacist or pharmacy intern for 10 months, getting education a…

This study looks at whether a 12-week cycling program during hemodialysis can reduce heart stress in adults with end-stage kidney disease. 160 participants will exercise on a bike while receiving dialysis. The goal is to see if this simple activity can prevent heart damage caused…

This study checks if a new rapid test can diagnose syphilis quickly and accurately using just a fingerstick blood sample. About 600 adults visiting a community health centre in Winnipeg will take part. Researchers will compare the rapid test results with standard lab tests to see…

This study looks at whether a powder made from Canadian haskap berries can help lower blood pressure and improve alertness in women aged 35 and older. The trial involves 32 women who will take either the berry powder or a placebo for six weeks, then switch after a break. The goal…

This study is testing a 12-week group therapy program for adults with generalized anxiety disorder who have trouble dealing with uncertainty. The program uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help participants manage worry and anxiety. About 12 to 20 people will take part, and …

This study follows 200 children who have positive allergy tests to peanut but have never had a reaction or may have outgrown their allergy. Researchers will use a double-blind food challenge to see if avoiding peanuts makes the allergy more likely to persist by age 5. The goal is…

This study looks at 120 Canadian women aged 18–50 to understand why some get repeated yeast infections while others have yeast with no symptoms. Researchers will compare the vaginal microbiome and yeast strains from different body sites before and after treatment with fluconazole…

This study looks at whether eating Saskatoon berry powder every day can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut bacteria in healthy people. Twenty adults in Winnipeg will take the berry supplement for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if this fruit could help prevent or manage type …

This study compares two methods of screening First Nations adults in Manitoba for chronic kidney disease (CKD). One group receives a letter and lab form to get tested; the other group's primary care network is contacted instead. The goal is to see which approach leads to more peo…