Clinical trials: sponsored by University of British Columbia
Physical Activity
A Physical Activity Intervention for Female Shift Workers
This project will assess the feasibility of a 12-week physical activity program developed specifically for females exposed to a known occupational carcinogen - shiftwork.
- Trial name
- SWPA (NCT02345551)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Scars
A Randomized Split Scar Study of Suture Safe Treatment of Surgical Wounds to Minimize Scaring
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect SutureSafe dressings have on reducing scarring from an incision following an elective abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02620475
- Testing
- SutureSafe
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Prescribing
Testing CDS in OSCAR EMR Using STOPP Criteria
This mixed methods study seeks to assess and understand the impact of using an advanced CDS tool to present the STOPP criteria to support prescribers at the point of decision-making.
- Trial name
- STOPP-RCT (NCT02130895)
- Testing
- STOPP Criteria Decision Support Content
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Acne Vulgaris
Efficacy of Handheld Acne Heat Device
The aim of our study is to determine the time to resolution of individual acne lesions using a popular handheld heat based device in comparison to no treatment and to standard topical therapy with benzoyl peroxide in order to…
- Trial name
- NCT01613924
- Testing
- Split face: handheld acne heat based device (Zeno Hot Spot) and no treatment, Split face: handheld acne heat based device, Zeno Hot Spot, and topical benzoyl peroxide 4%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Exercise, Attitude to Health
Mental Contrasting Physical Activity Study
Given the numerous physical and psychological benefits of engaging in regular physical activity (Biddle \& Ekkekakis, 2005; Warburton et al., 2007) and the decrease in students' physical activity levels during the transition from…
- Conditions
- Exercise, Attitude to Health, Motivation, Goals
- Trial name
- NCT02615821
- Testing
- Mental Contrasting
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Lung; Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
Evaluating Sensations of Breathlessness in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) during exercise is a major source of distress and is a commonly reported symptom in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Conditions
- Lung; Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Healthy
- Trial name
- CF_Dyspnea (NCT01799642)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dietary Modification
Messages for Increasing Dairy Consumption
Over 35,000 Canadians, 65% of men and 72% of women aged 31-50 years fail to consume the recommended number of milk and milk product servings (≤2 servings per day).
- Trial name
- MilkMessage (NCT02586467)
- Testing
- Gain-Framed, Loss-Framed, Self-Regulatory Efficacy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 732 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Occupational Health Physicians, Neck Pain
Cervical Spine Health of Surgeons
There are currently no standardized programs addressing the well-documented neck pain in surgeons as a result of non-ergonomic positioning and the use of microsurgical equipment.
- Trial name
- NCT01932307
- Testing
- Neck strengthening exercise program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Motor Activity
GrOup-based Physical Activity for oLder Adults Trial
Regular physical activity is associated with a diverse range of physical and mental health outcomes, with the effects being particularly pronounced among older adults.
- Trial name
- GOAL (NCT02023632)
- Testing
- Similar-Age-Same-Gender (SASG), Similar-Age-Mixed-Gender (SAMG), Mixed-Age-Mixed-Gender (MASG)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Health Behavior
Interventions to Increase Workplace Wellness
Behaviour changes such as improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and decreasing obesity are linked with lower mortality and morbidity and fewer cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT02535754
- Testing
- ALIVE, CCS BCY, ALIVE + CCS BCY
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 682 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Meningococcal Sero-type C Infection
Evaluation of Meningococcal C Vaccine Programmes in Canadian Children
The purpose of the study is to see which of the three current provincial Meningococcal C Conjugate vaccine schedules in Canada provide the longest lasting protection against Meningococcal C disease and to see if a booster…
- Trial name
- NCT00936962
- Testing
- NeisVac C vaccine (12mth)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 452 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Muscle Power, Muscle Fatigue
SierraSil Joint Formula 14 as an Ergogenic Aid to Performance in Athletes
The purpose of this study is to examine whether supplementation with SierraSil can improve anaerobic power and reduce muscle fatigue in a group of well-trained athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01932281
- Testing
- SierraSil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Stunting
Zambia Micronutrient Powder Trial Effectiveness Study
Addressing micronutrient deficiencies in Zambia is recognized as a national priority by the government due to its major contribution to morbidity and mortality among children, especially infants in their formative years.
- Trial name
- NCT01878734
- Testing
- Micronutrient Powders
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 631 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Time to Insertion of Radial Artery Cannulation
Ultrasound-guided Versus Direct Palpation Radial Artery Catheter Insertion Among Cardiac Anesthesiologists
When a patient undergoes heart surgery, their Anesthesiologist will insert a tiny plastic tube, called a catheter, in the artery of the patient's wrist. This is called a radial artery catheter.
- Trial name
- art-line (NCT02118441)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided Radial Artery Catheter Insertion, Direct Palpation-guided Radial Artery Catheter insertion
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cesarean
Impact of Doula Support on Childbirth Outcomes for Women Undergoing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of doula support on childbirth outcomes of women who are eligible for and attempting to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
- Trial name
- NCT01216098
- Testing
- Doula support
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Menstruation
FLOW-Finding Lasting Options for Women
1. Purpose: To compare the use of the menstrual cup "The DivaCupTM " to a menstrual strategy using tampons as the primary method of menstrual flow management using indicators of user-satisfaction, urinary tract infection, vaginal…
- Trial name
- NCT00397202
- Testing
- Diva Cup TM
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cystic Fibrosis
Choline Nutritional Status Of Children With Cystic Fibrosis X-Sectional Study
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal, inherited disorder among Caucasians. Choline is an essential vitamin and as a methyl donor is critically needed to support the normal metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01150136
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) Status
Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) Nutrition 5-Year-Olds Follow-Up Study
Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) is concentrated in the human brain. Before birth, DHA is transferred across the placenta, but transfer depends on maternal DHA intake. After birth, DHA is provided by breast milk or the child's diet.
- Trial name
- NCT01112904
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Influenza Vaccine
Comparison of 4 Influenza Vaccines in Seniors
Based on information from several years of looking at Influenza vaccination doctors know that: Older adults suffer the worst illness and most deaths caused by Influenza illness of all age groups.
- Trial name
- PCIRNRT09 (NCT01368796)
- Testing
- Agriflu, Fluad, Intanza
- Where
- 8 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 953 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Influenza
Safety and Protectiveness of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2010-2011
The seasonal influenza vaccination program for 2010-2011 will be the first to follow the H1N1 pandemic of 2009. Many Canadians either had the H1N1 infection or the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine.
- Trial name
- PCIRNRT06 (NCT01140009)
- Testing
- Fluviral 2010/11 Tri-valent Seasonal Influenza vaccine
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia