Western University, Canada
Clinical trials sponsored by Western University, Canada, explained in plain language.
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Advanced scans probe how COPD inhaler works in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a daily triple-inhaler medication works in the lungs of people with moderate-to-severe COPD. Researchers will use a special type of MRI scan to see if the medication improves air flow in the lungs and how this relates to breathing tests and quali…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Calming music and simple tweaks tested to ease anxiety during uncomfortable bladder cancer exams
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if simple comfort measures can make routine bladder cancer check-ups less stressful and painful. Researchers will test interventions like calming music, visual distractions, and optimized timing of numbing gel on 378 patients. They will compare these patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New app aims to unlock the mystery of unpredictable movement symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new mobile app designed to help people with functional movement disorders (FMD). Ten participants will use the app for six weeks to track their symptoms, stress, and mood in real time, instead of relying on memory or notes. The goal is to see if the app is…
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can new asthma drugs actually repair damaged lungs? groundbreaking study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research study aims to understand if biologic drugs, a type of advanced injection therapy for severe asthma, can reverse the physical damage caused by asthma in the lungs of adults. The study will follow 150 adults with severe asthma and 50 healthy volunteers for two years, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Brain study probes the 'Who's in Charge?' feeling in movement disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand functional movement disorders (FMD) by measuring how patients perceive control over their own actions. Researchers will compare 30 adults with FMD to healthy volunteers using a computer task that measures reaction times. The goal is to gather …
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:54 UTC