Clinical trials: sponsored by Laval University
Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), One-lung Ventilation
IPg2 Study: Left-sided Lung Isolation
Lung isolation is primordial in thoracic surgery. To achieve it, two techniques are used: the double lumen tube (DLT) and the bronchial blocker (BB).
- Trial name
- IPg2 (NCT02137291)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Impulse Control Disorder
Effects of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Impulse Control Disorders
The goal of this project is to study the effect of noninvasive brain stimulation on decision-making and on brain activity in impulse control disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02927002
- Testing
- Noninvasive brain stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Rehabilitation in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), an electrostimulation technique known to modulate the motor cortex excitability, has been shown to enhance the effects of rehabilitation in populations with neurological injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT03104218
- Testing
- tDCS group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Ankle Sprain
Neurocryostimulation for Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
The objective of this exploratory randomized control trial is to compare, in participants with acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS) , the reduction of symptoms and functional limitations between two groups of subjects who undergo a…
- Trial name
- NCT02945618
- Testing
- Neurocryostimulation, Ice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Healthy
Study of the Impact of Cheese Matrix on Postprandial Lipemia: a Clinical Study
Dairy products consumption is widely recommended in a healthy diet not only for bone growth and maintenance, but also as a protein, calcium and magnesium sources for an adequate diet.
- Trial name
- FROMAGE (NCT02623790)
- Testing
- Test meal (butter), Test meal (cheddar cheese), Test meal (cream cheese)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Expression of miR-204 and Consequences on Capillarization in Limb Muscles of Patients With COPD
Limb muscle dysfunction, characterized by loss of capillaries, is amongst the most troublesome systemic consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leading to poor functional status and premature mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT02903043
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Impact of Interface With/Without Oral Appliance of Sleep Apnea Treatment
CPAP is the most effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Oro-nasal masks may be used in case of mouth leaks but these are associated with higher positive pressure needs and lower compliance to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01889472
- Testing
- Nasal mask and oral appliance vs oro-nasal mask during autoCPAP therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada, France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Obesity, Appetite Disorders
Impact of a Satiating Diet in Obese Men With a Low Satiety Phenotype
The global research project was organized as a clinical process starting with an evaluation aiming at the determination of a diagnosis pertaining to the degree of satiety signal capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT03128697
- Testing
- Satiating diet, Control diet
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Eating Behavior
Impact of Web-based School Nutrition Intervention to Increase Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy
The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of an innovative web-based school nutrition intervention (Team Nutriathlon) aimed at promoting the consumption of vegetables and fruit and dairy products in high school students…
- Trial name
- NCT03117374
- Testing
- Team Nutriathlon intervention
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Healthy
Enhancing Knowledge Translation in Nutrition Through a Healthy Eating Blog
The purpose of this study is to determine if a nutrition intervention provided through a healthy eating blog is feasible and acceptable.
- Trial name
- NCT03103035
- Testing
- Blog
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Hyperphagia
Effects of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Brain Activity and Appetite
The goal of this project is to identify brain mechanisms by which Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) could decrease hyperphagia.
- Trial name
- NCT02758262
- Testing
- Noninvasive brain stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Asthma
Effectiveness of an Integrated Care Program on Asthma Control and Inhaled Corticosteroids Adherence
The investigators propose to implement and evaluate an integrated care program for enhancing the care of patients with asthma in a region of Quebec province, Canada.
- Trial name
- RESPIRE (NCT02093013)
- Testing
- Integrated care program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 349 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Sports
Ribose and Sport Performance
Investigate the acute effect of ribose supplementation on performance and recovery in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01727479
- Testing
- Ribose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Health Services
Proximity Work in Family Medicine Groups : the Impact of Pharmacists
The project objective is to evaluate the impact of the recent addition of pharmacists within family medicine groups (FMGs) on organizational and clinical parameters.
- Trial name
- FMG (NCT02963636)
- Testing
- Pharmacist clinical intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Urinary Tract Infections
Measurement of Urinary Catabolites of PACs as Biomarkers of Consumption of Cranberry Extracts
The purpose of this cross over pilot study is to investigate the urinary catabolites of Proanthocyanidines (PACs) as biomarkers of cranberry extracts in healthy young women.
- Trial name
- CUPACS (NCT02087735)
- Testing
- Cranberry extract
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Work of Breathing
Gas Mask and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): New Understanding on the Respiratory Index Impact?
Background: The gas mask is used to protect the aiways against respiratory hazards (CBRN agents). Within the CBRNE committee, speculations are that unprotected lungs would look like to those of COPD patients in post-exposure of…
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT02809807)
- Testing
- measurement of the work of breathing, Gas Mask
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Work of Breathing
The Gas Mask: the Effects on Respiration!
Background: The gas mask is used to protect military and non-military subjects exposed to respiratory hazards (CBRN agents). The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the gas mask on respiratory patterns and indexes of…
- Trial name
- NCT02782936
- Testing
- measurement of the work of breathing, Gas mask
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions
Study on the Influence of Fluoroscopy in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Lung Lesions With Endobronchial Ultrasound Guidance
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of fluoroscopy improves the diagnostic yield of peripheral pulmonary lesions' biopsy guided by radial endobronchial ultrasound (with the use of a guide sheath).
- Trial name
- NCT01863836
- Testing
- Fluoroscopy, Radial EBUS-guided biopsy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Urinary Tract Infections
Cranberry Extract and Urinary Infection Prevention: a Clinical Trial
The purpose of this clinical trial study is to assess, among young and sexually active women presenting recurrent urinary tract infection (UTIs), efficacy of an optimal dose of cranberry extract quantified and standardized to 37…
- Trial name
- PACCANN (NCT02572895)
- Testing
- Cranberry extract
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Muscle Atrophy In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Limb muscle dysfunction, characterized by atrophy and weakness, is amongst the most troublesome systemic consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leading to poor functional status and premature mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT02284932
- Testing
- No specific intervention for this study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University