University Of Calgary

This study tested a new treatment for children with hand weakness caused by a stroke before or shortly after birth. The treatment combined a gentle brain stimulation technique with intensive hand therapy. Researchers measured whether children could use their affected hand better …

This study tested whether giving adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity a financial incentive to buy healthy foods could improve their blood sugar control. About 600 participants were split into two groups: one received a healthy food prescription alone, and the other re…

This study tested whether a computer-guided approach (goal-directed therapy using the Hypotension Prediction Index) could improve care for 100 adults after heart surgery compared to usual care. The goal was to better manage fluids and medications to prevent dangerously low blood …

This study tested whether ketotifen, an allergy medication, can prevent elbow stiffness after a fracture or dislocation. 395 adults who had surgery for an elbow injury took either a low or high dose of ketotifen or a placebo pill twice daily for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see …

This study tested a home-based therapy program for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy, where parents delivered daily hand exercises guided by a therapist. Twenty children aged 3 to 24 months participated over 18 weeks. The goal was to improve hand function and see if famili…

This study tested if lying face down (prone positioning) helps hospitalized COVID-19 patients with low oxygen levels who are not candidates for breathing machines. About 600 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple position change reduces deaths or the need for hospic…

This pilot study looked at whether a larger study on self-scar massage for women who had tears or cuts during childbirth is possible. Fourteen new mothers were asked to massage their scar tissue at home for 6 weeks and report their experience. The goal was to see if women would s…

This study looked at whether getting treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sooner helps people use their breathing machine (PAP) more consistently. Over 100 adults with OSA were randomly assigned to either early or usual care. The goal was to see if faster care leads to bet…

This study tested whether a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can improve endurance in trained cyclists. Twenty-two adults who cycle at least 3 hours per week took the supplement or a placebo for several weeks, then completed a 20-kilometer time trial. Researchers me…

This study looked at how repeat radiation therapy affects the quality of life of children with a rare brain tumor called DIPG or other brain tumors that came back. Researchers tracked symptoms and well-being in 20 children and their caregivers. The goal was to better understand t…

This study tested whether teaching hospitals new guidelines for diagnosing slow labor could reduce the number of C-sections in first-time mothers. Over 88,000 women at full-term with a single baby in head-down position took part across Alberta. The goal was to lower C-section rat…

This study looked at 105 full-term babies whose mothers received antibiotics during labor. Researchers compared giving these babies donor human milk versus formula to see how it affected their gut bacteria, sleep, and growth. The goal was to learn whether donor milk helps restore…

This study tested whether a motivational letter sent to adults who completed a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program would increase attendance at their one-year follow-up appointment. 102 participants were randomly assigned to receive the letter or usual care. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether people taking semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug for diabetes or weight loss) have more liquid or food left in their stomachs before surgery, even after following fasting rules. Researchers used a bedside ultrasound to measure stomach contents in 94 patients. …

This study looked at whether giving low-income families in British Columbia larger coupons for farmers' markets helps them eat better and feel more food secure. About 276 parents and their children were split into three groups, receiving either the usual $27 per week or higher am…

This study tested a low-powered microwave imaging system on 50 healthy women aged 18-74 to see if it could measure electrical properties of breast tissue. The goal was to find out if these properties relate to breast density seen on mammograms. Each participant had both breasts s…

This study tested a video-based app designed to teach people how to properly use walking aids like walkers, crutches, or canes. Fifteen participants either used the walking aid app or a sham app teaching general health skills. Researchers measured balance confidence and skill con…

This study tested how well everyday people can use three different choking rescue methods: abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver), LifeVac, and Dechoker. Over 130 adults watched a short video and then tried each method on a mannequin. The goal was to see which technique cleared th…

This study looked at whether using a bladder catheter during planned C-sections is necessary. 60 women were randomly assigned to have a catheter or not. Researchers measured recovery time, how soon they could walk, urinary infections, and satisfaction. The goal is to see if skipp…