University Of Manitoba

This trial tests whether sending a letter and fact sheet to adults in Manitoba who are at high risk for kidney failure can encourage them to see a kidney specialist. The goal is to catch advanced chronic kidney disease earlier and reduce the number of people who progress to dialy…

This study tests whether taking a daily antibiotic (levofloxacin) can safely reduce infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy as outpatients. The trial will randomly assign 75 participants to either lev…

This study tests whether cannabis-based treatments can safely reduce seizures in people aged 2 to 55 with drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants will receive either a pure CBD extract, a CBD-rich herbal cannabis extract, or a placebo. The goal is to see if these treatments lower m…

Extremely premature babies face a high risk of bleeding in the brain during their first week of life. Researchers at two hospitals in Winnipeg are testing whether giving a baby's own mother's fresh breast milk as nasal drops for seven days can prevent this bleeding. The study pla…

This study works with First Nations communities in Manitoba to design and test ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in children. Pregnant women with or without diabetes are enrolled, and their children are followed from birth. The approach includes breastfeeding support, nutrition and…

Researchers at the University of Manitoba are testing whether plant-based supplemented food bars made with local crops can be added to a weight loss clinic program. The study enrolls 40 adults already in a weight loss program. Half receive the bars to eat daily for 16 weeks, and …

This trial investigates whether low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy can help men recover erectile function after nerve-sparing prostate cancer surgery. It enrolls 80 men who are scheduled for this surgery and have good erectile function beforehand. Participants are ran…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program that guides slow, controlled breathing and arm exercises can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) manage symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue. Participants will either use a VR headset or follow printed instr…

This pilot study will test whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to the arm can reduce pain in people with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over two days. Researchers will measure pa…

This trial tests whether an AI-assisted simulation can help Ob/Gyn residents improve their ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care to Two-Spirit Métis patients. Up to 90 residents across three Canadian universities will be randomly assigned to either a specialize…

This study will analyze the complete DNA of 1,500 people in Manitoba—some with schizophrenia and some without—to find genetic differences linked to the illness. Researchers will also look at how genes affect medication response and side effects. The goal is to better understand s…