Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Calgary
- Lead sponsor (exact) University of Calgary
- Age group Children (under 18)
- Accepts healthy volunteers yes
ADHD, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
A Clinical Trial Evaluating Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Adolescents With ADHD
The primary goals of this phase 2 clinical trial are to determine the feasibility, safety, and tolerability of oral Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in adolescents (aged 13-17) with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder…
- Conditions
- ADHD, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, ADHD - Combined Type
- Trial name
- FMT-ADHD-2026 (NCT07756255)
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), Nitazoxanide 500mg BID, Vancomycin 250mg BID
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
ADHD
Investigating Health, Equity, and Resilience in Girls and Women With ADHD Across the Lifespan
The goal of this observational study is to generate a comprehensive, multi-dimensional dataset of health indicators collected from girls and women (aged 10 years and older) with and without ADHD across the lifespan.
- Trial name
- ADHD-Her (NCT07597707)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Microbial Colonization
Comparing Impacts of Donor Human Milk to Formula Supplementation on the Gut Microbiome of Full-term Infants
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to examine donor human milk (DHM) as a clinical intervention targeted at achieving beneficial microbiome signatures in full-term infants who are exposed to intrapartum…
- Trial name
- PPDHM (NCT05815433)
- Testing
- Donor Human Milk - Nutritional Replacement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Microbial Colonization
DOnor Milk to REpair the Full-term Infant MIcrobiome in Infants Born Via Cesarean Section.
The objective of this novel study is to establish proof of concept using a pilot randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of DHM compared to formula supplementation on the microbiome in full-term infants who are born…
- Trial name
- DO-RE-MI C-S (NCT06177184)
- Testing
- Donor Human Milk - Nutritional Replacement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Iron Deficiencies
A Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Athletes Aged 14-17
Female endurance athletes are susceptible to iron deficiency and this can impact their exercise performance. This study aims to assess the efficacy of a novel iron supplement in improving iron status, gut microbiome, and exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT06338787
- Testing
- FeSC
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Comparison of Three Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the difference in quality of life outcome at two years, in patients undergoing an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure with either a patellar…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Chronic Instability of Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00529958
- Testing
- Patellar Tendon, Hamstring Tendon, Double-Bundle
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Violence, Gender-Based
Evaluation of the WiseGuyz Program for Adolescent Boys
Adolescent dating violence (ADV) is a pressing public health problem in North America, and strategies to prevent perpetration are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT03994016
- Testing
- WiseGuyz
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 437 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Parent-Child Relations
ATTACH™ Program: Promoting Vulnerable Children's Health at Scale
ATTACH™ is a psycho-educational parenting program, designed with community agencies serving families of preschoolers affected by toxic stress (e.g.
- Trial name
- ATTACH™ (NCT04853888)
- Testing
- ATTACH™ Parenting Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Depression, Addiction
Adaptation and Pilot Testing of Web and Mobile Interface for the ATTACH™ Intervention
COVID-19 has placed unprecedented strains on parents impacted by toxic stressors (depression, addiction, family violence, and poverty) and reluctant to see mental health-service providers in home/clinic due to fears of infection.
- Conditions
- Depression, Addiction, Domestic Violence, Poverty
- Trial name
- ATTACH™ (NCT04857775)
- Testing
- Attachment and Child Health (ATTACH) Parenting Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars
Executive Summary Hypertrophic scars are irregular, raised scars that can cause debilitating symptoms including pain, pruritus, and restricted movement in nearby joints.
- Trial name
- NCT04236167
- Testing
- Fractional CO2 laser treatment -
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Parent-Child Relations
ATTACH™ Online Platform: Helping Children Vulnerable to Early Adversity
Addressing the impact of early childhood adversity (e.g., family violence, parental depression, and low income) can promote children's mental health and development, giving children the best start in life and reducing societal…
- Trial name
- ATTACH™ (NCT05994027)
- Testing
- ATTACH™ Online Platform Parenting Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Motor Vehicle Injury
Traffic Safety Study at Calgary Elementary Schools
Installing specific traffic calming features designed to reduce vehicle speed and volume around schools may lead to a reduction in injury risk for child pedestrians and bicyclists, and may increase numbers of children walking and…
- Trial name
- NCT04956250
- Testing
- Traffic Calming Curbs, In-Street Pedestrian Sign
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Pain, Procedural
Reframing Needle-related Pain
The present research study aims to examine the efficacy of a brief parent-led memory reframing intervention to foster more adaptive (i.e., more accurate and positive) pain memories and less future needle pain and fear for a…
- Trial name
- NCT05217563
- Testing
- Memory-reframing intervention (Reframe the Pain)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Nutrition, Pediatric Obesity
Metabolic and Genetic Impacts of Energy Drinks in Youth
Caffeine containing energy drinks (CCED) are beverages that typically contain mixtures of simple sugars, caffeine and may contain vitamin, mineral and/or herbal preparations.
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Pediatric Obesity, Pediatric, Caffeine
- Trial name
- NCT03512496
- Testing
- Acute energy drink - Caffein, Acute energy drink - Decaf
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Major
Adolescent Mental Health: Canadian Psychiatric Risk and Outcome Study
The primary study aims are to determine the clinical, behavioural and social predictors of SMI development in youth, and to investigate whether neuroimaging can distinguish youth who will develop SMI from those who will not.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Major, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- PROCAN (NCT02739932)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Concussion, Mild, Diagnoses, Syndromes, and Conditions
Diagnosis of Sport-related Concussion Using Urine Metabolites
Millions of sport related concussions (SRC) occur yearly in the United States, and current diagnosis of concussion is based upon largely subjective clinical evaluations.
- Trial name
- NCT03653195
- Testing
- urine metabolomics
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Concussion, Brain, Traumatic Injury
Sport Concussion Performance-Based Prevention Program
Sport-related concussions and traumatic lower body injuries (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears) occur frequently in high-speed and contact/collision sports contributing to significant time loss from…
- Trial name
- NCT04992130
- Testing
- Pre-season supplementary neurologic training program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Psychology, Pain
Reframe the Pain: A Parent-Led Intervention to Alter Children's Memories for Pain
Pain is a common experience in youth and influences youth long after the painful situations are over. Youth memory of pain after surgery can affect painful experiences in the future.
- Conditions
- Psychology, Pain, Stress, Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT03110367
- Testing
- Pain Reframing Intervention, Attention Control Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Major Depressive Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Adolescent Depression
Major depression (or MDD) in adolescents is a major public health problem. MDD affects approximately 15% of adolescents; it is associated with impairment in social, family, and academic functioning, and it is a major risk factor…
- Trial name
- TMSAD (NCT01731678)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary