Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Calgary
Post-ERCP Acute Pancreatitis
Short-term Intravenous Fluids for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
This study will explore the efficacies of several practical short-term (peri-procedural) intravenous fluid regimens in the prevention of post- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP).
- Trial name
- STRIPE (NCT06260878)
- Testing
- Intravenous Ringer's lactate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 505 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Choking, Airway Obstruction
Evaluation of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Interventions Through Simulation
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE? Little is known about the best treatment for choking. New airway clearance devices like LifeVac© and Dechoker© are being sold to help a choking person.
- Trial name
- NCT06227234
- Testing
- Dechoker, LifeVac, Abdominal Thrusts
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 132 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
Episiotomy; Complications, Scar Tissue
Optimizing Postpartum Pelvic Health Through Self-Scar Tissue Massage of Episiotomy and Perineal Scar Tissue A Pilot RCT
The goal of this Pilot Randomized Control Trial (RCT) is to determine if a larger RCT evaluating the effect of self-scar tissue massage of episiotomy and/or vagina/perineal tear scar tissue on pelvic health outcomes is feasible.
- Conditions
- Episiotomy; Complications, Scar Tissue, Perineal Tear, Vaginal Tear Resulting From Childbirth
- Trial name
- EPIS (NCT05908292)
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Scar Tissue Self-Scar Massage
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Magnetohydrodynamic Effect, Gradient-induced Voltages
12-lead ECG Recording During Cardiac MRI
This study aims to improve the quality of 12-lead ECG recordings taken during a cardiac MRI scan. The ECG is important for monitoring the heart's rhythm and for properly timing MRI image acquisition.
- Conditions
- Magnetohydrodynamic Effect, Gradient-induced Voltages, ECG Signal Quality, Measured Inside the MRI Bore
- Trial name
- C-MORE (NCT07456644)
- Testing
- MR-compatible 12-lead ECG recording system
- Volunteers
- 2,500 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
Stroke, Influenza Human
Vaccination Nudges From Pharmacists
The goal of this individual-level pragmatic randomized policy trial is to learn about the impact of behavioural nudges via mailed letters on increasing influenza and travel vaccination uptake in Alberta, Canada.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Influenza Human, Influenza Vaccines, Health Behavior Change
- Trial name
- NCT07161739
- Testing
- Behavioural Nudge (Influenza Risk Reduction), Behavioural Nudge (Travel Vaccination Benefit)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Evaluate PK Profile, Evaluate PD Profile
A Study Testing the Effects of Different THC Doses on Psychological and Biological Function
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how a investigational medicinal product (THC) affects psychological and physical responses in healthy adults with prior cannabis use experience.
- Conditions
- Evaluate PK Profile, Evaluate PD Profile, Healthy Adults, Safety and Tolerability in Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- DRATT (NCT07346690)
- Testing
- AVCN319301b (6mg), AVCN319301b (9mg), AVCN319301b (15mg)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Healthy, Breast
Measuring Electrical Properties of Breast Tissues
The goal of this observational study is to use a low-powered microwave imaging system to provide insight into the correlation of electrical properties of breast tissue at microwave frequencies and breast density obtained from…
- Trial name
- NCT06157879
- Testing
- WVI-MIS-01-2022
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Fibromyalgia
iTBS-DCS in Fibromyalgia
Background \& Rationale: Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, mood and anxiety as well as cognitive complaints.
- Trial name
- NCT05395494
- Testing
- D-Cycloserine, iTBS repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Iron Deficiency
Effects of Iron Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Properties in Females With Suboptimal Iron Storage
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether oral iron supplementation will increase skeletal muscle iron storage and its effects on exercise capacity in females with suboptimal iron status.
- Trial name
- MyoIRON (NCT07084298)
- Testing
- Oral iron supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Other Conditions of Brain
Roflumilast and TMS Motor Plasticity
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses a magnetic field to non-invasively induce electrical function within the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT06457191
- Testing
- Roflumilast, Intermittent theta-burst stimulation transcranial magnetic stimulation, Continuous theta-burst stimulation transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Iron Deficiencies
A Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Athletes Aged 18-25: Phase II
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
- NCT06269913
- Testing
- FeSC
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 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
Sleep
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Sleep in Healthy Volunteers.
Participants will be chosen at random to receive a 30-minute stimulation of a specialized nerve (called a vagus nerve). The aim of this study is to determine whether a battery-operated portable device (current adjustable)…
- Trial name
- NCT06928441
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Pulsed Electrical Stimulation (Device: WL-2103A)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy and Angiotensin-Dependent Arterial and Renal Vasoconstriction in Humans
1. to investigate the association between route of administration of exogenous estrogen (transdermal vs. oral) and cardiorenal risk in cisgender (gender identity aligning with sex at birth) and transgender (gender identity not…
- Trial name
- NCT05442463
- Testing
- Captopril Tablets, Iohexol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Physical Inactivity
Makoyoh'Sokoi - The Wolf Trail Program Expansion Project - Supporting Indigenous Women to Celebrate Good Health
During the MKS+ program participants complete health education modules that expose them to health information, a substantial portion of which relate to healthy nutrition and prevention, and on occasion to local healthcare…
- Trial name
- MKS+ (NCT05362435)
- Testing
- Physical activity-based wellness programs
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Anesthesia, Local
Local Anesthetic Response in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Healthy Volunteers
Local anesthetic resistance is commonly reported by patients with EDS. However, there are no objective data on the occurrence of local anesthetic resistance in EDS patients and in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT05603741
- Testing
- 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Lidocaine Injection 2%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Diet, Healthy, Health Risk Behaviors
Impact of BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program on Diet Quality and Psychosocial Well-being of Low-income Adults
The British Columbia (BC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) provides low-income households with $21/week in coupons to purchase healthy foods at farmers' markets and supportive nutrition skill-building activities.
- Trial name
- NCT03952338
- Testing
- Food coupons, Nutrition skill-building
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 285 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary