Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Alberta
Severe Asthma
Tezepelumab in the Treatment of Emergency Room Asthma in Adults (TERAA)
Adults with severe asthma may have sudden worsening shortness of breath that results in their going to Emergency Department for urgent care.
- Trial name
- TERAA (NCT06705764)
- Testing
- Tezepelumab
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin in Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Thrombectomy and/or Intravenous Thrombolysis (CoPrime)
Stroke is a common cause of disability. The most common type of stroke, an ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel in the brain getting blocked by a clot.
- Trial name
- CoPrime (NCT06638151)
- Testing
- aspirin + clopidogrel, Aspirin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
Sotatercept in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether sotatercept is effective in improving diffusing capacity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT07140484
- Testing
- Sotatercept
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Clinical Evaluation of Reverse Versus Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty Techniques in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide and it is common in an aging population.
- Trial name
- CERVASA (NCT05395819)
- Testing
- Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA), Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA)
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Inhaled Treprostinil for Dyspnea and Exercise Intolerance in Mild COPD
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of inhaled Treprostinil on breathlessness and low exercise capacity in patients living with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06969573
- Testing
- Treprostinil Inhalation Solution 36 mcg, Treprostinil Inhalation Solution 78 mcg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Oral Sildenafil for Exercise Capacity, Dyspnea and Cardiopulmonary Function in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition characterized by airway obstruction. Patients with COPD experience significant shortness of breath on exertion.
- Trial name
- NCT05061368
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Effect of Inhaled Nitric Oxide on Pulmonary Gas-exchange in COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disorder commonly caused by smoking, which makes breathing more difficult.
- Trial name
- iNO (NCT04231760)
- Testing
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Inguinal Hernia
Perioperative Rehab for Inguinal Hernia Repair
Despite how common inguinal hernia repair (IHR) surgery is, there is little research on how best to prepare people for this operation.
- Trial name
- NCT07680777
- Testing
- Rehabilitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Dementia in Nursing Home, Family
Connecting Today to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness
The investigators developed Connecting Today, a feasible and highly acceptable remote visiting program that can support care home residents living with moderate to severe dementia to have video calls with their family members…
- Conditions
- Dementia in Nursing Home, Family, Remote Visits
- Trial name
- NCT07182019
- Testing
- Connecting Today
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Dental Caries, Periodontitis
Breaking the Cycle: Real-Time Family Oral Microbial Transmission Patterns as Intervention Targets
This study aims to understand how oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease spread among family members and whether treating multiple family members can reduce the return of these bacteria after dental treatment.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Periodontitis, Oral Microbiome, Bacterial Transmission
- Trial name
- NCT07674888
- Testing
- Professional Dental Plaque Disruption
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
White Spot Lesions, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Comparison of MI Paste Plus and Resin Infiltration in White Spot Lesions Following Orthodontic Treatment
Dental cavities are among the most frequent diseases that affect teeth, particularly in patients who are treated with braces due to the difficulty in maintaining good oral hygiene in the presence of the mouth appliances.
- Conditions
- White Spot Lesions, Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Caries Arrested, Smooth Surface Caries
- Trial name
- NCT05733676
- Testing
- Resin infiltration, Casein Phosphopeptide (CPP) - Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) - Fluoride
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
High-intensity Walking Rehabilitation in Outpatient Subacute Spinal Cord Injury
People with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) often have some preserved movement and may regain walking ability, but recovery can be limited, and more effective rehabilitation approaches are needed.The goal of this clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT07553923
- Testing
- High-intensity Rehabilitation, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Fecal Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence
Improving the Care of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) Using a Beta-Glucan Cream as a Hydrating and Soothing Agent
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether adding a β-glucan moisturizing cream to routine skin care can enhance skin healing, accelerate visible recovery, reduce discomfort, and improve both patient and clinician…
- Conditions
- Fecal Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Diaper Rash, Irritant Contact Dermatitis Caused by Faeces
- Trial name
- NCT07524439
- Testing
- Soothing Beta Cream (Dr. Mom), Standard of Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
Cancer Exercise: Evaluation of a Mobile App in Breast Cancer Survivors
This study will examine whether a mobile app increases exercise levels in breast cancer survivors after treatments, reduces fatigue, and improves physical functions.
- Trial name
- NCT06791018
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Abdominal Electrical Stimulation for Bowel Dysfunction in SCI
Many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) have bowel problems resulting in constipation and need a long time to empty the bowel. Some people spend an hour or more to empty their bowel.
- Trial name
- NCT06948175
- Testing
- Abdominal transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Condition, Adverse Event
PAUSE: Sick Day Medication Management Mobile App Study
Diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease have high morbidity and costs of care. Medications used to treat these conditions are effective.
- Trial name
- PAUSE (NCT06433414)
- Testing
- PAUSE App
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Scoliosis
Body Structure and Capacity Evaluation of Adults With Scoliosis
Adults with scoliosis have not been the focus of much research in physical therapy despite their prevalence being very important. Adults with idiopathic scoliosis have a reported prevalence of about 2-11%.
- Trial name
- NCT05538871
- Testing
- Survey + Physical exam
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Neonatal, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
National Surveillance and Prevention of Neonatal VAP
The goal of this observational study is to improve how hospital-acquired lung infections (called ventilator-associated pneumonia, or VAP) are diagnosed, treated and prevented in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, babies born…
- Conditions
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Neonatal, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms (AROs), Health-Care Associated Infection (HAI)
- Trial name
- NCT07109791
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Wrist Arthritis, Wrist Arthropathy
Randomized Comparison of PARtial Wrist Fusion With or Without Triquetral Excision (PARTE)
This randomized clinical trial (RCT) aims to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of different partial wrist fusion techniques in participants with post-traumatic wrist arthritis.
- Conditions
- Wrist Arthritis, Wrist Arthropathy, Scapholunate Advanced Collapse, Scaphoid Nonunion
- Trial name
- PARTE (NCT04580225)
- Testing
- Four-Corner Arthrodesis, Three-Corner or Capitolunate Arthrodesis with Triquetral Excision
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Acute Kidney Injury
UPTAKE: Using Personalized Risk and Digital Tools to Guide Transitions Following Acute Kidney Events
Nearly one in ten people who are hospitalized in Canada develop a complication with sudden loss of kidney function, called acute kidney injury (AKI).
- Trial name
- UPTAKE-1 (NCT05806645)
- Testing
- Risk-guided transition of care intervention delivered through an integrated digital health strategy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 6,046 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta