University Of Alberta

This study looks at whether getting extra check-ups and support from a team of health professionals (like nurses, dietitians, and exercise therapists) can help people with breast cancer manage side effects from chemotherapy. About 80 adults with breast cancer will either receive …

This study tests whether women with high blood pressure can better control it by checking their BP at home and sharing readings with a pharmacist every 4 weeks. About 368 women will either receive a home monitor plus pharmacist follow-up or usual pharmacy care. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether vasopressin works better than the standard drug epinephrine for newborns whose hearts have stopped or are beating too slowly. About 8 babies will receive one of the two drugs during CPR in the delivery room. The goal is to see which drug helps the heart s…

This study looks at whether reducing the number and dose of medications in people 80 and older can improve their health and independence. Researchers will work with primary care providers to review and safely lower doses of common drugs like those for blood pressure or pain. The …

This study tests whether pharmacists can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity will receive pharmacist-led support. The goal is to see if this approach reduces overall cardiovascular risk wi…

This study looks at whether people with stable heart disease (but without heart failure or irregular heartbeat) can safely stop taking beta-blockers. Researchers will compare those who continue the drug versus those who stop, tracking heart attacks, hospitalizations, and death ov…

This study tests a program that gives kidney failure patients extra support to find a living donor for a transplant. The program helps patients talk to family and friends about donation. The goal is to see if this support leads to more living donor kidney transplants.

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help breast cancer survivors exercise more after finishing treatment. About 200 people who had early-stage breast cancer will either use the app for 12 weeks or get standard exercise guidelines. The goal is to see if the app increases …

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program for older adults (65+) recovering from surgery in the hospital. The goal is to get patients out of bed and moving earlier, which can prevent muscle loss, shorten hospital stays, and reduce complications. About 2,180 participants …

This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) placed on the lower back can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) and improve movement in people with spinal cord injury. Forty adults with injuries between the neck and mid-back will either receive TENS right…

This early-phase study tests whether an inhaled medication called Treprostinil can reduce shortness of breath and improve exercise ability in people with mild COPD. Twenty participants will undergo lung tests, heart ultrasounds, and CT scans over several visits. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether giving Cutaquig® (a medicine that helps fight infections) by a faster, manual push method is safe and easy for people with primary or secondary immune deficiency. About 36 adults who already use Cutaquig® at home will take part. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether 3 months of intensive leg exercise can improve walking and daily function in young children with spastic diplegia caused by premature birth. About 60 children who can stand with some support will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or stan…

This study tests whether a simple breathing therapy—alternating between regular air and low-oxygen air—can improve nerve repair and hand function in people with severe carpal tunnel syndrome. The therapy is non-invasive and aims to boost the body's natural healing process. About …

This pilot study tested whether a combination of relaxation, guided imagery, and gentle massage could help prevent delirium in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study involved 27 adults in the ICU who were not deeply sedated. The goal was to see if thi…

This study aimed to see if freezing certain nerves during minimally invasive heart surgery could lower the chance of long-term chest pain. It was designed for adults having specific heart procedures. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no re…

This study tests whether early, intensive leg exercises, delivered by a physical therapist and a parent working together, can improve walking and motor skills in children aged 8 months to 3 years who had a perinatal stroke. The study involves 18 children and compares the exercise…

This study aimed to see if a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) could help people with severe depression that didn't improve after at least five treatments. Participants would have received 30 sessions over six weeks, either real or fake stimulation, alongside their usual c…

This study tests a small, home-use device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the belly to help people with chronic spinal cord injury empty their bowels faster. Twelve participants will use the device for 30 minutes before each bowel routine over two months. Researchers will …

This study tests whether a Family Navigator—a person who helps families overcome barriers like parking costs or appointment reminders—can reduce dropout from pediatric obesity programs. About 108 children aged 6 to 17 in Canada will either get usual care alone or usual care plus …

This study follows 1500 people with pituitary gland disorders to see how they do over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers aim to find factors that predict tumor regrowth after surgery. No new treatment is being tested; instead, the goal…

This study explores whether advanced MRI scans can detect changes in the brain caused by ALS, a disease that affects nerve cells. Researchers will scan 119 people (ALS patients and healthy volunteers) three times over 8 months to see if these scans can track the disease's progres…

This study tests a program that gives personalized support to people with kidney failure to help them find a living kidney donor. The program educates and guides patients on how to talk to family and friends about donation. Researchers want to see if this support increases the nu…

This study looks back at medical records of 46,000 diabetic patients who had surgery in Alberta, Canada. Researchers want to see how many had their blood sugar control (HbA1C) checked before surgery and whether poor control leads to more complications or longer hospital stays. Th…

This study compares two types of brain scans — PET and CT — in 20 adults who recently had a stroke. The goal is to see how well PET measures blood flow and brain metabolism compared to standard CT scans. Participants get both scans within a week of their stroke, and some may have…

This study looks at whether a program of strength training and reducing sitting time before elective surgery can improve recovery in frail patients aged 50 and older. Researchers will measure walking speed, physical activity, and complications after surgery. The goal is to see if…

This study was designed to see if exercise training could speed up nerve regrowth and restore muscle and bone health in adults with a brachial plexus injury (a severe nerve injury affecting the arm). The plan was to enroll 18- to 60-year-olds and measure nerve signals, muscle siz…

This study looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, especially fatigue, change during different phases of the menstrual cycle. About 300 women with MS will use a phone app to track their symptoms and cycle for six months. The goal is to find patterns that could help manage …

This study follows 750 adults with small kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery and instead receive freezing (cryotherapy) or heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy the tumor. Researchers will track survival, kidney function, complications, and hospital use, and…

This study compares three different PET/CT scans (68Ga-HA-DOTATATE, 18F-DOPA, and 18F-FDG) in 50 people with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to see if the scans agree or disagree on which tumors are present, and whether differences relate to disease progression. Par…

This study tests whether online infographic modules (KIDCLOT) help children on blood thinners and their families understand their treatment better. About 248 pediatric patients and caregivers will use the modules and take quizzes to measure learning. The goal is to see if this mo…