Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by University of British Columbia
- Lead sponsor (exact) University of British Columbia
- Status Open to volunteers
- Age group Children (under 18)
Cerebral Palsy
Feasibility of a Robot-Guided Active Play Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy can make it difficult for children and adolescents to participate consistently in enjoyable physical activity. This study will examine whether a small humanoid robot called NAO can deliver a short, story-based…
- Trial name
- REACT (NCT07842328)
- Testing
- Humanoid Robot-Guided Active Play Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Diabetes in Children, Diabetes Type 1
Intelligent Care Platform - Quasi-Experimental Trial
This study will measure the implementation and effectiveness of an intervention, the use of a digital health tool, Haibu Diabetes, for the management of pediatric type 1 diabetes (T1D), on clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- UBColumbia (NCT07712809)
- Testing
- Digital Diabetes Care Platform
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Nutrient Intake
Leucine Requirements in School-Age Children
Leucine is an essential amino acid, which serves a special purpose of signaling cell growth in muscle in addition to making up protein.
- Trial name
- NCT07492095
- Testing
- Leucine Intake
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dental Anxiety in Children, Pain
Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether immersive virtual reality (VR) reduces pain and anxiety in children aged 6-12 years during routine dental procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT07636330
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Headset, Standard Behaviour Guidance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Respiratory Synctial Virus, Asthma Childhood
Infant RSV Immunity Study
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a main global cause of respiratory illness and death in infants. Previous infant vaccine trials have failed to demonstrate protection.
- Trial name
- IRIS (NCT07653347)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sepsis
Smart Discharges for Older Children
This study is an observational multi-country cohort study that aims to build algorithms that can identify children between 5 and 16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis who are at risk of mortality after they are…
- Trial name
- NCT07629154
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anesthesia, Hypercapnia
End Tidal Carbon Dioxide Concentration and Depth of Anesthesia in Children
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a by-product of metabolism and is removed from the body when we breathe out. High levels of CO2 can affect the nervous system and cause us to be sleepy or sedated.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Hypercapnia, Hypocapnia
- Trial name
- NCT06303518
- Testing
- High normal ETCO2: ETCO2 50 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 40 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Low Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 30 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia
Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation
Varus-derotation osteotomy (VDRO) is a surgery to prevent or address hip displacement in children. Many children having this surgery have cerebral palsy or other neuromotor disorders, who have a higher rate of malnutrition…
- Conditions
- Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia, Pelvic Osteotomy Surgery, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- PORPOISE (NCT07095244)
- Testing
- Iron Supplement, Comprehensive Nutrition Management
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pregnancy
SmartMom: Teaching by Texting to Promote Health Behaviours in Pregnancy
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of SmartMom, a text messaging-based mobile health program for prenatal education.
- Trial name
- NCT05793944
- Testing
- SmartMom text messaging, Control text messaging
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,078 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
National Active Surveillance Network and Pharmacogenomics of Adverse Drug Reactions in Children
The purpose of the study is (1) to identify and collect samples from children and adults who take drugs and have adverse drug reactions AND children and adults who take drugs and do not experience any adverse drug effects; (2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00414115
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
Integrating Pediatric Pharmacogenomic Testing Into the Canadian Health Care System
This project addresses the problem of adverse drug reactions in the three most frequently prescribed therapeutic classes of drugs in children: antibiotics, analgesics, and mental health medications.
- Trial name
- NCT04249375
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Vaccine Adverse Reaction
Genomics and COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events
Vaccines routinely used are extremely safe; however, severe adverse events to vaccines do occur. As vaccination against COVID-19 has begun, adverse events to the vaccine, particularly Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)…
- Trial name
- NCT05212792
- Testing
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6,325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Crohn Disease (CD), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Combining Nutritional Therapy and Anti-TNFα Treatment in Pediatric Patients With Crohn's Disease
Children with Crohn's disease (CD), a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), often face serious health challenges, including poor growth, frequent hospital stays, and long-term medication use.
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease (CD), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Trial name
- DISPENSE-T (NCT07314606)
- Testing
- IFX + mCDED
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Small Airways Diseases, Vaping
The Canadian Lung Outcomes in Users of Vaping Devices Study
Vaping is increasingly popular with both adolescent and adult Canadians, but the long-term health impacts remain unknown. We believe that the tools we currently have to detect lung disease in people who vape may be insufficient…
- Conditions
- Small Airways Diseases, Vaping, Vaping Related Disorder, Vaping Teens
- Trial name
- CLOUD (NCT06819969)
- Where
- 8 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Abuse or Dependence
CEDRN: Opioid Registry
Unregulated opioids remain a leading driver of preventable mortality and potential years of life lost in Canada. Emergency departments (EDs)-open 24/7 and frequently accessed by people who use drugs-offer critical opportunities…
- Conditions
- Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Abuse or Dependence, Opioid Withdrawal, Polysubstance Drug Use (Indiscriminate Drug Use)
- Trial name
- CEDRN OUD (NCT07466784)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Frailty
Supporting Uptake of Evidence for Physical Activity in Older Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Physically frail older adults often have chronic conditions that contribute to a higher chance of them being limited in daily activities and becoming dependent.
- Trial name
- Moving_More (NCT06894914)
- Testing
- 24-hour Activity Counselling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Critical Illness, Pediatric Intensive Care
Continuous vs Bolus Protein (Protein Regimen Outcomes) in Critically Ill Children (Kids In Distress)
The goal of this intervention study is to evaluate the difference in nutrition status markers (weight and muscle mass) when giving dietary protein by continuous or bolus delivery in critically ill children ages 1-11y.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Pediatric Intensive Care, Enteral Nutrition Therapy, Dietary Protein
- Trial name
- PRO-KID (NCT06721923)
- Testing
- Dietary protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cerebral Blood Flow, Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation
The Role of Estrogen and Testosterone in Determining Brain Blood Flow and Metabolic Regulation in Humans
Due to historical exclusion of females from research, there are gaps in the understanding of female physiology, how it differs from males, and how sex-specific hormones contribute.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Blood Flow, Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation, Sex Differences, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07212712
- Testing
- GnRH antagonist, Estradiol (E2), Testosterone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Malnutrition in Children
Women Supporting Women to Improve Infant and Child Feeding Practices in Pakistan
This project aims to reduce child malnutrition in Pakistan by building on local strengths and practical community solutions. The project focuses on children 7-23 months of age.
- Trial name
- NCT07345754
- Testing
- 28-day Behavioural Change Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Clinical Audit, Quality Improvement
Impact Evaluation of the Therapeutic Initiative's Prescribing Portrait and Therapeutics Letter on Opioid Use by Dentists
The aim of this study is to estimate the impact of providing personalized prescribing data and educational materials on opioid prescribing to dentists in British Columbia, Canada. The main research questions are: 1.
- Conditions
- Clinical Audit, Quality Improvement, Opioid, Dentistry
- Trial name
- NCT07317869
- Testing
- Regular intervention, Enhanced intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,498 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia