University Of Manitoba

This study is testing whether adding a minimally invasive artery-blocking procedure (called EMMA) to standard brain surgery better prevents chronic brain bleeds from coming back. It involves 192 adults in Canada who need surgery for a specific type of brain bleed. Patients are ra…

This study is testing whether extra support from a pharmacist helps adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. It will compare two groups: one that gets regular pharmacist check-ins, education, and medication reviews, and one that does not. The main goal is to see if this ext…

This study is testing whether a daily powder made from Canadian haskap berries can help lower blood pressure and improve mental alertness in women. It involves 32 women aged 35+ with mildly elevated blood pressure. Participants will take either the berry powder or a look-alike co…

This study is testing if a 12-week program of gentle cycling during dialysis treatments can help protect the heart from strain caused by the dialysis process itself. It involves 160 adults with kidney failure who are on regular hemodialysis. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds…

This study is testing whether eating dried Saskatoon berries daily can help people with prediabetes or newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare the effects of the berries against dried apples over 12 weeks in 92 participants. The main goal is to see if the berrie…

This study is testing a new, rapid fingerstick test for syphilis that gives results in about 15 minutes during a clinic visit. Researchers want to see if this quick test is as accurate as the standard lab tests that take days for results. About 600 adults visiting a Winnipeg comm…

This study aims to find the best way to encourage First Nations adults in Manitoba to get screened for chronic kidney disease. Researchers are comparing two different mail-based approaches to see which one gets more people to complete the simple blood and urine tests. The goal is…

This study is testing whether eating Saskatoon berry powder can help prevent type 2 diabetes by improving how the body handles sugar and supporting healthy gut bacteria. Twenty healthy adults in Winnipeg will eat 30 grams of the berry powder daily for 10 weeks. Researchers will m…

This study tests whether a community-based exercise and healthy eating program during and after pregnancy can help prevent excessive weight gain, obesity, and type 2 diabetes in mothers and their children. It involves 1,000 pregnant women in urban areas who join before 20 weeks o…

This is a small pilot study to test a new group therapy program for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The program focuses on helping people better tolerate life's uncertainties, which is a core part of GAD. About 20 participants will attend 12 weekly online therapy …