Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Alberta
HIV-1-infection
B/F/TAF vs Atripla Double-Blind Switch Study in HIV-1 Infected Adults
Atripla (ATP: FTC/TDF/EFV) was the first single pill treatment for HIV and was the most prescribed first-line treatment from approximately 2008 to 2013 for people infected with HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT03532425
- Testing
- B/F/TAF, Atripla
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Syphilis
Point of Care Tests for Syphilis and HIV
This study will evaluate the performance of two point-of-care dual syphilis and HIV tests [Multiplo TP/HIV test (MedMira Inc, Halifax, Nova Scotia) and the INSTI Multiplex HIV-1/HIV-2/Syphilis Antibody Test (bioLytical…
- Trial name
- PoSH (NCT04514848)
- Testing
- INSTI Multiplex HIV-1/2 Syphilis AB test, Multiplo Rapid TP/HIV test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,526 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Clostridium Difficile
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) Plus Fidaxomicin for Severe or Fulminant Clostridium Difficile Infection
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been very effective for patients who suffer from mild C diff infection (CDI) which recurs but it is unclear how effective FMT alone is in treating severe and fulminant CDI.
- Trial name
- NCT03760484
- Testing
- Fidaxomicin 200 mg, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Fasted Exercise Training in Type 2 Diabetes
This study compares aerobic exercise training performed before breakfast (i.e., in the fasted state) to similar training performed after breakfast in people with type 2 diabetes. Training will take place over 16 weeks.
- Trial name
- FED (NCT03908281)
- Testing
- Fasted Exercise, Postprandial Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Congenital Heart Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Physical Activity Promotion in Children and Adolescents With Single Ventricle Physiology (MedBike)
Single ventricular (SV) heart was a uniformly fatal condition before the advances in surgical treatment in 1980. In the present era, 5-year survival rate with SV is 75%, with some centers, including the Stollery Children's…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- MedBike (NCT04056416)
- Testing
- MedBIKE
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Wheelchairs
Determining Levels of Function Associated With Permobil SmartDrive Manual Wheelchair Assist
This study will determine whether a power assist accessory for manual wheelchairs increases participation in community activities.
- Trial name
- NCT04973059
- Testing
- SmartDrive Summer, SmartDrive Winter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
INFECTION
Topical Use of Vancomycin in Reducing Sternal Wound Infection in Cardiac Surgery (SWI Trial)
The purpose of this research is to determine if using the antibiotic vancomycin as a preventative topical (on the surface of the skin) treatment during open-heart surgery will reduce the risk of developing a sternal wound…
- Trial name
- SWI (NCT02374853)
- Testing
- Vancomycin, No Vancomycin
- Volunteers
- 1,037 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Vasodilation, Vasoconstriction
Sex Differences in Sympathetic Activity and Vascular Reactivity During Acute and Chronic Hypoxia.
This study aims to investigate sex differences in blood pressure control associated with exposure to acute hypoxia (low oxygen), and short term acclimatization to hypoxia at high altitude.
- Trial name
- NCT05001048
- Testing
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Cold Pressor Test, Isocapnic Acute Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
STEMI
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravenous N-acetyl Cysteine in STEMI
The PANACEA trial is an investigator-initiated prospective, single-center, two-arm, non-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial of high-dose IV N-Acetylcysteine therapy used as an adjunct to pharmaco-invasive reperfusion in…
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT04023266)
- Testing
- Intravenous N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Cancer, Lung Diseases
Heal-Me Personalized Online Nutrition and Exercise Routines
The purpose of this study is to compare 12-weeks of virtual multidisciplinary programming provided at three levels of support intensity to determine impacts on clinical outcomes, acceptability, and cost amongst outpatients with…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Lung Diseases, Liver Diseases
- Trial name
- PiONEeR (NCT04666558)
- Testing
- Exercise & Nutrition
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Transradial Angiogram
Caring for the Radial Artery Post-angiogram
The purpose of this pilot study was to compare two devices and three methods for achieving hemostasis after a transradial angiogram while assessing vascular complications and time endpoints.
- Trial name
- NCT01326455
- Testing
- Terumo TR wristband, Clo-Sur-P.A.D.
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Heart; Arrest, Newborn, Birth Asphyxia
Does Higher (100% Oxygen) Versus Lower (21% Oxygen) During CC+SI During CPR of Asphyxiated Newborns Improve Time to ROSC
When newborn babies are born without a heartbeat the clinical team has to provide breathing and chest compressions (what is call cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to the newborn baby.
- Conditions
- Heart; Arrest, Newborn, Birth Asphyxia, Bradycardia Neonatal
- Trial name
- SURV1VE-O2 (NCT03902652)
- Testing
- Intervention (21% oxygen during CC+SI), Intervention (100% oxygen during CC+SI)
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Early Functional Return to Work Following Distal Biceps Repair
Distal biceps ruptures occur most commonly among young males in their third and fourth decade of life. These injuries are becoming more common, however, as the aging population is remaining active through sport or labour demands.
- Trial name
- NCT02505347
- Testing
- No splint, Splint
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Crohn Disease
Fecal Transplant for Crohn's Disease
To determine the efficacy and safety of serial FMT at inducing and maintaining clinical and endoscopic response in patients with mild to moderate Crohn's disease
- Trial name
- NCT03078803
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Cancer of Head and Neck
Heavy Lifting Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
The LIFTING trial will examine the feasibility and safety of a heavy lifting strength training (HLST) program in head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS) at least 1 years post surgical neck dissection.
- Trial name
- LIFTING (NCT04554667)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Sub-optimal Vitamin D Status, Bone Disease
Vitamin D Supplementation in Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetes is a life-long disease that is getting more common in Canada. One of the most common problems in people with kidney disease is diabetes and low bone mineral density (BMD).
- Conditions
- Sub-optimal Vitamin D Status, Bone Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy
- Trial name
- NCT01476501
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Heart Failure
The Need for FibEr Addition in SympTomatic Heart Failure
FEAST-HF is a single-centre clinical trial in ambulatory patients with chronic HF to evaluate whether dietary supplementation with acacia gum reduces HF-related biomarkers NT-proBNP and ST2 and how the gut microbiome responds to…
- Trial name
- FEAST-HF (NCT03409926)
- Testing
- Acacia Gum
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Mind-body Wellness Intervention in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
The investigators have designed a guided, online, multicomponent, mind-body intervention for participants with primary biliary cholangitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05374200
- Testing
- Mind-body intervention with 1-1 support from study personnel
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant
rTMS With and Without iCBT For the Treatment of Resistant Depression (TRD)
This is a prospective, two-arm randomized controlled trial. 100 patients diagnosed with resistant depression in psychiatric care clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will be randomized to one of two conditions: (1) enrolment in…
- Trial name
- NCT04239651
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy (iCBT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Bladder Neoplasm, Prostate Neoplasm
Pre-Operative Single Shot Rectus Sheath Block
Objectives The primary objective is to demonstrate that in patients undergoing major urologic surgery, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) opioid consumption in the first 24 hours after surgery will be significantly less in…
- Conditions
- Bladder Neoplasm, Prostate Neoplasm, Pelvic Neoplasm, Urologic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT03458598
- Testing
- Rectus sheath block, Bilateral rectus sheath catheter, Patient controlled opioid analgesia (PCA)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta