Clinical trials: active, sponsored by Laval University
Oxygen Toxicity, COPD Bronchitis
Comparison of Several Oxygenation Targets With Different Oxygen Interfaces - Impact on Oxygen Flow Rates
Oxygen therapy is at the heart of the healthcare system. Oxygen flow rates depend on a number of confounding factors confounding factors (target used, skin pigmentation, pulse oximeter used, etc.) The investigators have recently…
- Conditions
- Oxygen Toxicity, COPD Bronchitis, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- Interfaces (NCT06646991)
- Testing
- Nasal canula - up to 6 liters per minute, Nasal canula - up to 15 liters per minute, Open oxygen mask
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Mechanical Ventilator Care
Measurement of Expiratory Gas Temperature in Intubated Patients to Estimate Expiratory Absolute Humidity
Adequate humidification is essential for intubated patients because dry medical gases can cause thick secretions and dangerous endotracheal tube blockages.
- Trial name
- NCT07420673
- Testing
- Expiratory gases temperature
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Potential Impact of the Use of the Application VentilO
Mechanical ventilation is a vital support associated with the treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure and in other indications such as surgery under general anesthesia, coma or shock.
- Trial name
- NCT05587686
- Testing
- VentilO application
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Humidifier Lung, Mechanical Fragility
Evaluation of Gas Humidification Practices in Patients Under Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
When mechanical ventilation is initiated, a humidification method should be chosen. There is two methods: heat and humidity exchanger filters or heated humidity.
- Conditions
- Humidifier Lung, Mechanical Fragility, Respiratory Complication
- Trial name
- FP950 (NCT06719258)
- Testing
- MR850, FP950
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Respiratory Failure, Hypoxemia
Comparison of Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) With Different Oximeters and Arterial Saturation (SaO2): Oxygap2 Study
The oximeter is used to monitor intensive care patients undergoing oxygen therapy. It indicates pulsed oxygen saturation (SpO2), a reflection of arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) which enables detection of hypoxemia and…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Hypoxemia, Hyperoxemia
- Trial name
- Oxygap 2 (NCT06102499)
- Testing
- SpO2 and SaO2 comparison
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada, Guadeloupe and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Thoracic, Surgery
Frequency and Severity of Respiratory Acidosis During One-lung Ventilation, a Retrospective Pilot Study to Compare Clinician Settings and Those Proposed by the VentilO Application
One-lung ventilation is a mechanical ventilation method frequently used during several thoracic surgeries. One-lung ventilation requires the use of protective ventilation to limit ventilator-induced injury and reduce…
- Conditions
- Thoracic, Surgery, Mechanical Ventilation, Hypercapnia
- Trial name
- NCT07099963
- Testing
- one lung ventilation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 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
Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Respiratory Acidosis
VentilO Prospective Study
This is a randomized, open-label study comparing intial settings made by clinicians with settings recommandation made by the VentilO application immediately after intensive care unit admission.The study will allow direct…
- Trial name
- VentilO (NCT06826794)
- Testing
- Clinicians, VenitlO
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cardiac Arrest (CA), Cardiogenic Shock
Evaluation of Acid-base Disorders and Ventilation Settings in Cardiogenic Shock and Post-cardiac Arrest Patients: Comparison With VentilO Algorithm
This study aims to better understand how mechanical ventilation settings affect patients admitted to the coronary care unit after cardiac arrest or with cardiogenic shock.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest (CA), Cardiogenic Shock, Mechanical Ventilation, Acid Base Disorder
- Trial name
- VentilO CU (NCT07484828)
- Testing
- Initiation of mechanical ventilation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Oxygen Toxicity, Respiratory Failure
Comparison of Two Oxygenation Targets With Two Different Oximeters - Impact on Oxygen Flow Rates and Oxygenation
The investigators recently evaluated 4 different oximeters among the most commonly used with arterial catheter in place and compared SpO2 with SaO2 obtained on arterial gas.
- Trial name
- Oxygap pong (NCT05590130)
- Testing
- Manual Oxygen titration with Philips oximeter (SpO2 target 90%), Manual oxygen titration with Nonin oximeter (SpO2 target 90%), Manual Oxygen titration with Philips oximeter (SpO2 target 94%)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Ventilation After Surgery
Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Airway Opening Pressure in Post-Cardiac Surgery Patients
Airway opening pressure is a key parameter in assessing respiratory mechanics. Current practice primarily relies on indirect assessments of lung mechanics, but growing evidence suggests that direct airway opening pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT07189026
- Testing
- Airway opening pressure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Oxygen Deficiency, COPD Exacerbation
FreeDom: Innovative Strategy for the Management of COPD Exacerbations
The main objective of the study is to assess the "FreeDom" innovative strategy (FreeO2 at Domicile) to reduce hospitalization duration in patients with COPD exacerbation.
- Trial name
- NCT03396172
- Testing
- Control, FreeDom
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- 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
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
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
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