Clinical trials: sponsored by Laval University
Cardiovascular (CV) Risk, Metabolic Health
Advancing Health Equity and Preventive Cardiovascular Care in Indigenous and Remote Communities: a Mobile Healthcare Unit
Indigenous people living in Canada face significant healthcare inequities, particularly in basic, primary, and secondary prevention, leading to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular (CV) Risk, Metabolic Health, Primary Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07869069
- Testing
- Cardiovascular risk screening, Follow-up of cardiovascular risk factors
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Diet
Identification of Objective Metabolomics-based Biomarkers of Yogurt Consumption
Substantial evidence links yogurt consumption to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the existing evidence is derived exclusively from prospective cohort studies relying on self-reported dietary questionnaires…
- Trial name
- YOGBIO (NCT07491887)
- Testing
- Yogurt-free diet, Low-yogurt diet, Moderate-yogurt diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Digital Health Intervention, Remote Consultation, Teleconsultation
Evaluation and Implementation of Digital Health Ecosystem in Academic Health Center
Mobile health technologies, such as smartwatches, wearable sensors, and digital applications, have the potential to support healthier lifestyles and improve the management of health conditions.
- Conditions
- Digital Health Intervention, Remote Consultation, Teleconsultation, Lifestyle Factors, Stress
- Trial name
- e-IDEA (NCT07831837)
- Testing
- Integrated Digital Health Ecosystem, Usual Primary Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Chronic Pain, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement)
Virtual Reality for Pain and Well-Being in Older Adults
Chronic pain is common among adults aged 65 and older and can reduce mobility, independence, mood, and quality of life. Many older adults also develop a fear of movement because they worry that physical activity will increase…
- Trial name
- VitaMove (NCT07607899)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Supported Rehabilitation, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cognitive Impairment, Long-term Care Centres for Old Adults Users
Immersive Virtual Reality for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an immersive virtual reality mindfulness meditation program is feasible and acceptable for older adults living in long-term care settings in Quebec who have mild to moderate…
- Trial name
- VR-LTC (NCT07658287)
- Testing
- Adapted Virtual Reality Mindfulness Meditation Program, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of Blueberry on Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Syndrome
There is growing evidence that nutritional intervention with dietary polyphenols can positively modulate the gut microbiota to improve cardiometabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT03266055
- Testing
- 50 g of blueberry powder, taken daily for 8 weeks
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Raspberry on Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Syndrome
There is growing evidence that nutritional intervention with dietary polyphenols can positively modulate the gut microbiota to improve cardiometabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT03620617
- Testing
- Raspberry supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cardiovascular Disease
Genes, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
The main purpose of this study is to examine whether n-3 PUFA-induced changes in metabolic risk factors are influenced by genetic variations within genes acting as fatty acids sensors.
- Trial name
- FAS (NCT01343342)
- Testing
- n-3 PUFA supplementation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Non-nutritive Sweeteners of High Sugar Sweetened Beverages on Metabolic Health and Gut Microbiome
Increasing evidence suggest that artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, aspartame and sucralose may not be as metabolically safe as they first appeared, and it has been proposed that their consumption may be linked to important…
- Trial name
- NCT03259685
- Testing
- 710 ml of regular soft drinks, taken daily for 10 weeks, 710 ml of diet soft drinks, taken daily for 10 weeks, 710 ml of stevia-sweetened soft drinks, taken daily for 10 weeks
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Abdominal Obesity
Effects of a Polyphenol-rich Cranberry Extract on Cardiometabolic and Neurocognitive Health
The objective of this double-blind, parallel, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of consumption of polyphenol-rich cranberry extract standardized in PACs (36 mg PACs/capsule) on…
- Trial name
- Neurocan (NCT05062954)
- Testing
- Polyphenol-rich cranberry extract supplement standardized in proanthocyanidins
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Pre-diabetes
Diet Impact on Hepatic Transcriptomics and Lipidomics in Pre-diabetes
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases, affecting 25% to 30% of the global population and nearly one third of the population in North America.
- Trial name
- DGENE-NAFLD (NCT05965973)
- Testing
- Low fat diet, High fat diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease
Assessing Functional Capacity in Directly and Remotely Monitored Home-based Settings: A Protocol for a Multinational Validation Study in Individuals With Chronic Respiratory Diseases
The goal of this validation study is to provide further evidence of the metrological properties of the 6-minute stepper test in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- Trial name
- 6MST (NCT06447831)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada, France
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Obesity, Morbid
Investigating Metabolic, Brain, and Cognitive Alterations Through Bariatric Surgery
Despite global efforts, the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with rates in Canada tripling over the past three decades. In addition to the well-established risk of cardiometabolic conditions such as heart disease and…
- Trial name
- BRAINS (NCT07704229)
- Testing
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Obesity & Overweight, Cardiometabolic Conditions
Incretin-based Therapies, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether combining a six-month structured lifestyle intervention (physical activity and nutrition) with incretin-based weight-loss medication improves preservation of muscle mass and…
- Trial name
- HARMONY (NCT07409831)
- Testing
- Intervention, Incretin-Based Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Peripheral Artery Disease
Home-based Exercise Therapy in Patients With Moderate to Severe Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a chronic atherosclerotic condition associated with impaired mobility, reduced quality of life, cardiovascular events, and risk of lower limb amputation.
- Trial name
- PILOT-PADCYCLE (NCT07655206)
- Testing
- Home-Based Exercise Therapy Using Portable Pedal Exerciser
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Bariatric Surgery, Exercise
Effects of a 12-week Supervised Exercise Program Post Bariatric Surgery on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Insulin Resistance
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of supervised training program on body composition, muscular strenght, insulino-resistance profile, heart rate variability and on heart structure and function between 3 to…
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery, Exercise, Body Composition Changes
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT07651254)
- Testing
- 12-week supervised exercise program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (E.G., Angina, Myocardial Infarction, and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease (ASHD))
Hemodynamic Parameters in People With Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease Referred to a Secondary Prevention and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the hemodynamic changes in the forefoot of patients with coronary, cerebrovascular or peripheral atherosclerotic disease referred a 12-week cardiovascular rehabilitation program (PREV…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (E.G., Angina, Myocardial Infarction, and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease (ASHD)), Cerebrovascular Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT06701032
- Testing
- Cardiovascular rehabilitation program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Insomnia Disorder
Virtual Reality Relaxation for Insomnia
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a virtual reality (VR) relaxation intervention among adults aged 25 to 50 with insomnia disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT07630532
- Testing
- Virtual reality relaxation intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Respiratory Acidosis in ICU Patients, Right Ventricular (RV) Dysfunction
Right Ventricular Function and Respiratory Acidosis After Cardiac Surgery
Right heart dysfunction remains a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Respiratory acidosis, particularly when accompanied by hypoxemia, plays a significant role in right heart failure, primarily by…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Acidosis in ICU Patients, Right Ventricular (RV) Dysfunction, Hemodynamic Changes, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07619274
- Testing
- Not applicable- observational study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Body Composition Changes, Body Weight Change
Effect of Dairy Protein Yogourt vs Plant-based Yogourt on Body Weight, Body Composition, Bone Health and Gut Microbiota
The consumption of an adequate quantity of protein in the diet is essential to maintain a healthy body composition and functioning.
- Conditions
- Body Composition Changes, Body Weight Change, Metabolic Health, Bone Metabolism
- Trial name
- PROYO (NCT07578103)
- Testing
- Dairy yogurt, Plant based yogurt, No yogurt
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University