Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Alberta
Crohn's Disease
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Active Crohn's Disease
Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for CD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining…
- Trial name
- NCT02199561
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Ulcerative Colitis
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in the Management of Active Ulcerative Colitis
Manipulation of the intestinal microbiota through FMT is a potential therapeutic target for IBD patients. Studies are now required to determine if repeated FMT can overcome the apparent immune response to FMT thereby maintaining…
- Trial name
- NCT02227342
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pain, Distress
Music to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Many medical procedures aimed at helping children can cause them pain and distress. If children experience certain levels of pain or distress, it can have long lasting negative effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00761033
- Testing
- music
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
End Stage Renal Disease
Examining the Impact of Using Two Dialysers in Parallel on Dialysis Adequacy in Hemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using two dialysers to lower the blood mineral levels in people receiving hemodialysis as compared to using one dialyser (usual treatment).
- Trial name
- NCT01539252
- Testing
- Single dialyzer, Two dialyzers
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Acute Asthma
Emergency Department (ED)-Directed Interventions to Improve Asthma Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to determine if evidence-based guidance on follow-up care and self-management provided to PCPs and patients, respectively, reduces relapses within 90 days for acute asthma (primary outcome).
- Trial name
- NCT01079000
- Testing
- Opinion Leader letter, Involvement of a care manager, Usual care
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 367 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hypocalcemia
Preoperative Vitamin D for Post-thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia
The purpose of this study is to determine if pre-operative vitamin D supplementation lowers the incidence of post-operative transient or permanent hypoparathyroidism in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01609439
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spondyloarthritis, Crohn's Disease
Effectiveness and Safety of Spondylitis Related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Adalimumab is an antibody treatment that targets and neutralizes a molecule produced in the body that is associated with inflammation, tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
- Trial name
- NCT00972218
- Testing
- Adalimumab
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Evaluation of Office-Based Sheathed Flexible Nasopharyngoscopy
The processing of standard flexible nasopharyngoscopes is a time-consuming and costly process. The goal of this study is to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of sheathed flexible endoscope in an office setting.
- Trial name
- NCT01669278
- Testing
- Endosheath
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pneumonia, Hypoxemia
Solar Powered Oxygen Delivery
Globally, approximately 2.1 million children die of pneumonia each year. Most deaths occur in resource-poor settings in Africa and Asia. Oxygen (O2) therapy is essential to support life in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02100865
- Testing
- Solar powered oxygen, Oxygen from cylinders
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Depression, Alcoholism
Supportive Text Messages to Reduce Mood Symptoms and Problem Drinking- Randomised Controlled Pilot Trials
According to the World Health Organisation, depression and problem drinking are among the leading causes of disability worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02327858
- Testing
- Supportive text messages
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Sustainability of Innovations, Knowledge Translation
Sustaining Transfers Through Affordable Research Translation (START)
Currently, the health care that people receive is approximately 20 years behind up-to-date research findings. Developing ways to narrow the gap between evidence and practice is an important research focus in continuing care…
- Trial name
- START (NCT01746459)
- Testing
- Paper-Based Reminder System, Peer-Based Reminder System
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pain
The Effect of Liposomal Lidocaine on Perceived Pain in Children During Percutaneous Interosseous Pin Removal in the Outpatient Setting
The removal of smooth, percutaneous pins (Perc Pins), which are used for fracture fixation, occurs once adequate bone healing has taken place.
- Trial name
- NCT01542125
- Testing
- Liposomal Lidocaine
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Bowel Preparation
A Trial of Four Different Bowel Cleansing Regimens Prior to Colonoscopy
To compare 4 commonly used bowel preparations in terms of efficacy, patient tolerability and safety. All these 4 bowel preparations are likely to be efficacious and safe.
- Trial name
- NCT00831064
- Testing
- colonoscopy bowel prep
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Asthma
Tiotropium for Smoking Asthmatics Study
The study's research questions concern the appropriateness of use of tiotropium for patients with asthma who are current smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT00546234
- Testing
- tiotropium, long acting beta agonist
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Asthma
Asthma/Steroid Withdrawal Study
The investigators propose to study the patterns of metabolite changes in subjects with asthma to determine if there is a predictable pattern prior to, and post, clinical exacerbation. Hypothesis: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00395239
- Testing
- inhaled corticosteroid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Head and Neck Cancer, Surgery
Impact of Nutrition and Swallowing Function of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During the Course of Treatment
Weight loss resulting from poor food intake is common in head and neck cancer patients. Currently, feeding tubes are placed before starting treatment to provide nutrition and prevent weight loss.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Surgery, Nutrition, Swallowing
- Trial name
- NCT01184027
- Testing
- nutrition /swallowing counseling, G-tube/swallowing intervention, nutrition /swallowing intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Asthma
The Virtual Asthma Clinic
Patients with asthma can be effectively treated using an Internet-based management system as demonstrated by: 1. Physician utilization (emergency department visits and unscheduled physician visits). 2.
- Trial name
- VAC (NCT00562081)
- Testing
- Education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Low-Income Population
Families First Edmonton (FFE)
This study is designed to provide clear evidence for health and social policymakers about the influence of alternate service-delivery models and practices on enhancing and sustaining low-income family linkages to available…
- Trial name
- FFE (NCT00705328)
- Testing
- Primary Health Care Model (PRMHLTH), Recreation Coordination Model (REC), Comprehensive Model (COMP)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Acute Ischemic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Rivaroxaban Acute Stroke Safety Study
Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia and a major risk for ischemic stroke. Furthermore the risk of stroke is higher in the first month after transient ischemic attack (TIA)/stroke.
- Trial name
- RASS (NCT02279940)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have difficulty engaging in activities. This study examined the effects of equine-assisted occupational therapy for 7 children with ASD ages 4 to 8 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02714101
- Testing
- Equine assisted occupational therapy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta