Western University, Canada
Clinical trials sponsored by Western University, Canada, explained in plain language.
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Hip surgery showdown: which fix works best for older adults?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques—labral repair and labral reconstruction—for treating hip impingement in people over 40. Researchers will enroll 220 participants to see which approach better improves hip function and pain. The goal is to determine if a larger trial is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New MRI study to see if triple inhaler opens lungs better in COPD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a once-daily triple inhaler (Trelegy) in 60 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD who still have breathlessness or poor health despite current treatment. Researchers will use a special MRI (129-Xenon) to measure how well air moves through the lungs before and a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Exercise and drug combo may sharpen aging brains in diabetes patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether supervised exercise and a diabetes drug called semaglutide can help older adults with type 2 diabetes think better and stay physically healthy. About 164 people aged 65 and older will join one of four groups: exercise only, semaglutide only, both, or s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Music and gel timing may ease bladder cancer scopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether small changes—like timing of numbing gel, playing calming music, or using visual distractions—can reduce pain and anxiety during flexible cystoscopy and bladder instillation in bladder cancer patients. About 378 participants will be randomly assigned to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Can group exercise help heal bones after a fracture?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a group exercise class designed for people with osteoporosis who have recently had a fracture is safe and practical. About 100 participants will take part in the classes to see if they can improve bone health, reduce the risk of future breaks, and boos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New app aims to help patients with brain-signal disorder track symptoms in real time
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app designed for people with functional movement disorder (FMD), a condition where the brain doesn't send movement signals properly. The app lets users record symptoms, stress, and mood as they happen, and offers simple self-help tools. Ten adults with F…
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hope for asthma remission: study tests if biologics can heal lungs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 people with severe asthma and healthy volunteers over 2 years to see if biologic therapy can reverse airway and blood vessel damage. Participants will undergo imaging, lung function tests, and symptom checks. The goal is to understand if clinical remiss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 20:32 UTC
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New test may reveal how brain perceives control in movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with functional movement disorders (FMD) experience a sense of control over their actions. Researchers will measure how quickly participants respond when asked if they caused an action, using a computer task. The goal is to develop a more objective …
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC