Western University, Canada
Clinical trials sponsored by Western University, Canada, explained in plain language.
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Brain boost for diabetics: new study tests exercise & drug combo to fight memory loss
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if supervised exercise and a diabetes medication called semaglutide can help improve memory and brain health in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will assign 164 participants to different groups involving exercise, the medication, or both for u…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Advanced scans probe how COPD inhaler works in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a daily triple-inhaler medication works in the lungs of people with moderate-to-severe COPD. Researchers will use a special type of MRI scan to see if the medication improves air flow in the lungs and how this relates to breathing tests and quali…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Calming music and better numbing gel timing could ease painful bladder cancer procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if simple comfort measures can make routine bladder cancer procedures less stressful and painful. Researchers will test interventions like calming music, visual distractions, and optimized timing of numbing gel on 378 patients undergoing cystoscopy or bladd…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New app aims to unlock the mystery of unpredictable movement symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new mobile app designed to help people with functional movement disorders (FMD). Ten participants will use the app for six weeks to track their symptoms, stress, and mood in real time, instead of relying on memory or notes. The goal is to see if the app is…
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can new asthma drugs actually repair damaged lungs? groundbreaking study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research study aims to understand if biologic drugs, a type of advanced injection therapy for severe asthma, can reverse the physical damage caused by asthma in the lungs of adults. The study will follow 150 adults with severe asthma and 50 healthy volunteers for two years, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Brain study probes the 'Who's in Charge?' feeling in movement disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand functional movement disorders (FMD) by measuring how patients perceive control over their own actions. Researchers will compare 30 adults with FMD to healthy volunteers using a computer task that measures reaction times. The goal is to gather …
Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:54 UTC