University Of Calgary
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Calgary, explained in plain language.
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Can shedding pounds calm a racing heart? new study tests weight loss for AFib
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if adding a behavioral weight loss program to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity. 120 participants will either get the standard rehab program or the rehab program plus 12 weeks of online group classes foc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New microwave scanner aims to see what mammograms see
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new, low-power microwave scanner can provide similar information about breast tissue as traditional mammograms. Researchers will scan up to 20 women who have been called back for follow-up breast imaging after a suspicious mammogram. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a simple letter from your pharmacist prevent a stroke?
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing if sending reminder letters from pharmacists can encourage more adults in Alberta, Canada, to get their flu and travel vaccines. It will involve 20,000 people who are randomly chosen to receive one of two different letters. Researchers will then check if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 18:10 UTC
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Cannabis trial tests if THC or CBD helps MS brain fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to see if two cannabis components, THC and CBD, affect thinking skills and bladder symptoms differently in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Thirty participants with MS and bladder issues will be randomly assigned to take either THC or CBD oil daily for 15 week…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Zapping knee pain: new hope for failed replacements
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a minimally invasive procedure called genicular radiofrequency ablation (GRFA) for people who still have significant knee pain more than a year after a total knee replacement. It compares the real procedure to a sham (fake) one to see if it safely reduces pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC