Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Alberta
Newborn Infants Having Asystole or Bradycardia at Birth
Chest Compression and Sustained Inflation
Guidelines on neonatal resuscitation recommend 90 chest compressions (CC) and 30 manual inflations (3:1) per minute in newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT02083705
- Testing
- CC+SI, 3:1 CPR
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Heart Arrest, Birth Asphyxia
SI + CC Versus 3:1 C:V Ratio During Neonatal CPR
Research question In newborn infants requiring CPR, does CC superimposed by sustained inflation compared to 3:1 compression to ventilation ratio improves return of spontaneous circulation? Overall objective: CC superimposed by…
- Conditions
- Heart Arrest, Birth Asphyxia, Bradycardia
- Trial name
- SURV1VE (NCT02858583)
- Testing
- CC+SI, 3:1 C:V
- Where
- 4 sites in Austria, Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation
Post-Embolic Rhythm Detection With Implantable Versus External Monitoring
The overall aim of this trial is to determine the most cost effective approach to diagnose paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) following transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Trial name
- PERDIEM (NCT02428140)
- Testing
- Medtronic Reveal LINQ, Sorin Spiderflash-t
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Low Back Pain
Effect of Lumbar Bracing on Spinal Function
A recent province-wide survey (Alberta, Canada) suggests that clinicians' beliefs about soft lumbar bracing for low back pain (LBP) vary substantially.
- Trial name
- NCT02251106
- Testing
- Lumbar corset (Quickdraw, Aspen Medical Products)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Epistaxis
Management of Persistent Epistaxis Using Floseal Hemostatic Matrix
Nosebleeds that persist even after adequate traditional nasal packing may require aggressive treatment strategies to stop bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT02488135
- Testing
- Floseal Hemostatic Matrix, Traditional Nasal Packing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Nasal Obstruction
Comparison of a Septal Stapler to Suture Closure in Nasal Septoplasty
The primary objective of this study is to determine if there is a time savings in the operating room by using a septal stapler instead of suture in closure of primary septoplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT01541839
- Testing
- Septal Stapler
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Diseases
A Cluster-randomized Controlled Knowledge Translation Feasibility Study in Alberta Community Pharmacies
Background: Despite evidence of benefit for pharmacist involvement in chronic disease management, the provision of these services in community pharmacy has been suboptimal.
- Trial name
- NCT02191111
- Testing
- Task-focused facilitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 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
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
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
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
Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Early Mobilization Following Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair
The primary objective of this study is to determine if early active range of motion after mini-open rotator cuff repair in adults results in improved shoulder range of motion at 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01741272
- Testing
- Sling, No sling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Rotator Cuff Tear
Early Mobilization Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder rotator cuff (RC) tears are a significant cause of pain and disability. Surgery is done to reconnect the torn RC tendon(s) to the bone.
- Trial name
- NCT01333527
- Testing
- No Sling, Sling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Cord Injury
Restoring Walking With a Powered Exoskeleton After Spinal Cord Injury
Powered exoskeletons have emerged recently, promising to offer walking to individuals with severe spinal cord injury who are unable to walk.
- Trial name
- NCT02322125
- Testing
- ReWalk
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Kidney Disease, End-Stage
Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Kidney Practice (ePRO Kidney)
People living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) need dialysis or transplantation in order to stay alive. This illness and treatment significantly impact peoples' health, emotions, work and relationships.
- Trial name
- NCT03149328
- Testing
- Educational Support
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 594 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Knee Arthroplasty, Total
Posterior Cruciate Retaining (PCR) Versus Posterior Cruciate Substituting (PCS) Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
This randomized clinical trial (RCT) examined 10 year outcomes comparing SCORPIO™ Posterior Cruciate Substituting (PCS) versus Posterior Cruciate Retaining (PCR) Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) as the primary outcome.
- Trial name
- SCORPIO™ (NCT02429856)
- Testing
- SCORPIO™
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Total Knee Replacement
Patellar Resurfacing Versus Patellar Retention in Total Knee Arthroplasty - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Despite the excellent results of total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) there is persistent controversy over whether or not to replace the surface of the kneecap.
- Trial name
- PROFIX (NCT01500252)
- Testing
- Patellar Replacement Prosthesis, Profix TKR with Patellar Retention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Ischemic Attack, Transient, Stroke
Canadian Pradaxa Acute Stroke Safety Study
Study Design: This is a multicentre, prospective, open-label, single arm, phase IV registry study. No additional procedures are included in the study. Standard clinical data will be collected.
- Trial name
- CPASS (NCT02415855)
- Testing
- Dabigatran
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Using Health-related Quality of Life (HRQL) in Routine Clinical Care
The objective of this study is to assess the effects of using HRQL measures in the clinical care of pre- and post-lung transplant patients.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00457301
- Testing
- HUI score card
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Prophylactic Peritoneal Dialysis Decreases Time to Achieve a Negative Fluid Balance After the Norwood Procedure
Babies born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) have three separate, complex heart surgeries before they turn three years of age. The first surgery typically happens in the first two weeks of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01215240
- Testing
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta