Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Alberta
Pain Management
Ketorolac at Lower Doses for Analgesic Pain Control in ICU: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Opiates are commonly used to control pain in critically ill patients in the ICU. However, increased rates of opiate use in hospital may lead to increased prescription-based opiate dependence after leaving the ICU.
- Trial name
- KETOROLAC-ICU (NCT06819956)
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hepatitis C
A Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Adjuvanted Protein-based HCV Vaccine Candidates (HCV Vaccine Trial)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and antibody (germ fighters) response of the experimental (investigational) vaccine against HCV when injected into the arm of healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07237282
- Testing
- AVIHepC1, Normal Saline
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Prostate Cancer Screening
Screening for Prostate Cancer Using High Resolution Micro-ultrasound Versus Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The purpose of this study is to compare whether the FDA and Health Canada approved microUS is as effective as the currently used option (MRI) for imaging the prostate gland.
- Trial name
- MUSIC-Screen (NCT06626022)
- Testing
- MRI, ExactVu
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Nocturia
How Well and Safely Does Lemborexant Work for People Who Wake up at Night to Urinate (LENS)
Nocturia is defined by doctors as getting up one or more times a night to use the bathroom, where you were asleep before going to use the washroom and then going back to sleep afterward.
- Trial name
- LENS (NCT07840638)
- Testing
- Lemborexant tablets
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Child-oriented Goal-setting in Paediatric Rehabilitation (the ENGAGE Approach)
Children with disabilities often access rehabilitation services to improve their abilities to participate in everyday activities.
- Trial name
- NCT05017363
- Testing
- ENGAGE
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Neoplasms
Alberta Cancer Exercise Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study
The primary purpose of this proposed 5-year hybrid effectiveness and implementation study is to evaluate the relative benefit from, and implementation of an Alberta wide clinic-to-community-based cancer and exercise model of care…
- Trial name
- ACE (NCT02984163)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,570 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Postoperative Complications, Mobility
Implementation and Assessment of the BE-FIT Program
Lengthy hospitalization and immobility can lead to muscle loss resulting in reduced recovery rates and prolonged hospital stay or readmission.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Mobility, Surgery
- Trial name
- BE-FIT (NCT05338528)
- Testing
- BE-FIT exercise program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Prostate Cancer
18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in Prostate Cancer - Access Trial 2022 to 2028
A two-centre prospective cohort phase III study of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT imaging in specific patient populations: 1. Adults patients (≥18 years old) with a history of radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer, and a…
- Trial name
- NCT05520255
- Testing
- 18F-PSMA-1007
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,800 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hypogammaglobulinemia, Acquired
Immunoglobulin for Hypogammaglobulinemia Due to Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are special immune cells taken from a patient and changed in a lab to help them find and attack cancer cells.
- Trial name
- ICART (NCT06989541)
- Testing
- Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10%, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), 20% Solution
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Renal Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms to Optimize the Performance and Delivery of Acute Dialysis
SMART DIALYSIS - Scaling Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence AlgoRithms to OpTimize the Performance and Delivery of Acute DIALYSIS.
- Conditions
- Renal Dialysis, Renal Replacement Therapy, Renal Diseases, Quality Health Care
- Trial name
- SMART DIALYSIS (NCT07312929)
- Testing
- intermittent OR continuous renal replacement therapies
- Where
- 15 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Withdrawal of Prostacyclin Pathway Therapy in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Receiving Sotatercept (WATERLOO)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare lung disease that leads to elevated blood pressure in the lungs and strain on the right side of the heart.
- Trial name
- WATERLOO (NCT07700303)
- Testing
- Discontinuation of parenteral prostacyclins analogues or selexipag
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Effectiveness of Psychodermatologic Educational Modules on Atopic Dermatitis Patient Outcomes
In a previous part of this study, we created educational modules about the psychodermatology of inflammatory skin conditions, with a particular emphasis on atopic dermatitis, for patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07009483
- Testing
- Patient education modules providing information on the psychological aspects of atopic dermatitis treatment and management.
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Idiopathic Overactive Bladder, Postoperative Urinary Tract Infection
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bladder Botox
Injection of Botox into the bladder is a common treatment for overactive bladder. Postoperative bladder infection is one of the more frequently reported complications of this procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT04444440
- Testing
- Ciprofloxacin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Child Obesity
Applying Navigation and Care to Help Ongoing Retention
Canada's health care system has established numerous clinics over the past 20 years to treat childhood obesity. However, up to 80% of children at these clinics drop out before they finish treatment.
- Trial name
- ANCHOR (NCT07834632)
- Testing
- Family Navigation, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Endometrial Cancer
ImpRoving hEalth behaviourS for LIfe After ENdometrial CancEr Trial
RESILIENCE is 24-week randomized controlled trial that assesses the efficacy of a digital wellness platform, combined with online support from healthcare professionals, to enhance waist circumference and other vital health…
- Trial name
- RESILIENCE (NCT06038032)
- Testing
- Digital wellness platform, Online healthcare professional support
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Long COVID
Taurine Supplementation in Long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the globe, affecting millions of individuals with varying degrees of severity. While many individuals recover from the acute phase of the infection, a significant proportion continue to…
- Trial name
- NCT06721949
- Testing
- Taurine
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Endometriosis, Chronic Pelvic Pain
The Effect of Preoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Prehabilitation) on Postoperative Pain Following Endometriosis Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where there is abnormal tissue growing in the pelvis or other places in the body that resembles the lining of the uterus (endometrium), and is a common cause of long lasting…
- Trial name
- NCT07827794
- Testing
- Structured pre-operative pelvic floor physiotherapy program (prehabilitation)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injuries
Effects of 5HTP on the Injured Human Spinal Cord
This study will assess how the serotonin precursor, 5-HTP, alter nervous system excitability and motor function in individuals with spinal cord injuries of differing chronicity and severity.
- Trial name
- 5-HTP only (NCT04520178)
- Testing
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan 100 MG, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Carbidopa
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Use of Passive Myofunctional Appliances for Snoring and Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
It is unknown whether passive myofunctional appliances can be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, nor how to select the appropriate size per individual patient.
- Trial name
- NCT05497180
- Testing
- passive myofunctional appliance, standard oral appliance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Ankyloglossia
Long-term Follow-up of Infant Frenotomy/Frenectomy Through Early Childhood
Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) is an anatomically shortened lingual frenum that impairs appropriate tongue mobility. Initial clinical diagnosis of tongue tie usually begins during infancy with abnormal breastfeeding though not all…
- Trial name
- NCT07110948
- Testing
- Tongue tie release
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta