University Of British Columbia

This study is testing a new mixed reality system called VascuLens 2.0 to see if it helps surgeons perform a specific type of breast reconstruction surgery faster and with fewer complications. The system uses a special headset to project a 3D map of the patient's blood vessels dir…

This study is testing a new, streamlined care process called the Carpal Tunnel Plus Pathway. It aims to see if this approach reduces wait times between doctor visits, tests, and surgery for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare wait times before and after t…

This study is testing two ways to deliver a proven exercise program designed to prevent falls in older adults living at home. Researchers are comparing the traditional method against a new coaching approach where physiotherapists use a Fitbit to give feedback. They will measure h…

This study is testing a portable system that can create custom 3D-printed prosthetic legs. Eight adults with below-knee amputations will try both their current prosthesis and a new 3D-printed version for three weeks each. Researchers will compare how comfortable and easy to use e…

This study aimed to see if teaching runners with knee osteoarthritis a different running style could reduce their pain and lower stress on their knee joints. It planned to enroll runners with mild-to-moderate arthritis for a 4-week training program to modify their gait. The goal …

This study is testing a 7-week coaching program designed to help adults with spinal cord injury manage their chronic pain. The program teaches brain-based pain science and practical self-management tools, aiming to shift people from passive patients to active managers of their pa…

This study is testing if taking creatine supplements might help lower levels of a harmful substance called homocysteine in the body. Researchers are studying 9 healthy adult men to see how creatine affects their metabolism before testing it in people with homocystinuria, a rare g…

This small, early-stage study aims to understand how commercially available cannabis oils affect the brain's response to stress and impulse control. Researchers are studying 20 healthy young adults who use cannabis and drink alcohol. Participants try different cannabis oil formul…