Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by University of British Columbia
Dental Neuralgia, Neuropathic Dental Pain
Neuropathic Dental Pain & DBS
This prospective observational study will evaluate pain outcomes in patients with neuropathic dental pain (Atypical Odontalgia/Phantom Tooth Pain) who undergo directional deep brain stimulation (DBS).
- Trial name
- NCT07671950
- Testing
- Directional Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Respiratory Synctial Virus, Asthma Childhood
Infant RSV Immunity Study
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a main global cause of respiratory illness and death in infants. Previous infant vaccine trials have failed to demonstrate protection.
- Trial name
- IRIS (NCT07653347)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sepsis
Smart Discharges for Older Children
This study is an observational multi-country cohort study that aims to build algorithms that can identify children between 5 and 16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis who are at risk of mortality after they are…
- Trial name
- NCT07629154
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Stroke, Poor Quality Sleep
Rise & Shine: Promoting Sleep Quality in Chronic Stroke With Exercise
health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, cognitive impairment, and dementia. After a person suffers a stroke, they often experience difficulties in getting a good night's sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT06847074
- Testing
- Multimodal Exercise, Cognitve and Social Activities
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Using Breath Tests to Study Gut Sulfur Changes During Dietary Therapy
This study aims to test whether a short liquid-based diet, followed by a low-sulfur eating plan, is safe, manageable, and helpful for people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
- Trial name
- Sulfur-UC (NCT07640659)
- Testing
- Elemental formula (mBiota Elemental, Good LFE, Santa Monica, CA), Reduced Sulfur diet, Habitual Diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Salpingectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Preventing Ovarian Cancer Through Opportunistic Salpingectomy at the Time of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness of opportunistic salpingectomy (OS-the removal of the fallopian tubes) at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (the removal of the gallbladder) to…
- Trial name
- NCT07625137
- Testing
- Bilateral salpingectomy, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Concussion, Brain, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
REhabilitation of MEMory Symptoms After BRain Concussion
Persistent memory symptoms after concussion are common, and likely perpetuated by unhelpful illness beliefs and coping behaviors.
- Trial name
- REMEMBR (NCT06956417)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive rehabilitation
- Where
- 8 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Knee Osteoarthritis
A Multi-centre Study of Shoe-worn Insoles and Knee Osteoarthritis
Shoe-worn insoles (also known as orthotics) can provide symptomatic relief for people with knee osteoarthritis. However, given they act at the feet, and given that many people with knee osteoarthritis also report foot pain, it is…
- Trial name
- MULTIWEDGE (NCT06251167)
- Testing
- Lateral wedge insoles (LWIs), Lateral wedge plus custom arch support (LWAS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anesthesia, Hypercapnia
End Tidal Carbon Dioxide Concentration and Depth of Anesthesia in Children
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a by-product of metabolism and is removed from the body when we breathe out. High levels of CO2 can affect the nervous system and cause us to be sleepy or sedated.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Hypercapnia, Hypocapnia
- Trial name
- NCT06303518
- Testing
- High normal ETCO2: ETCO2 50 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 40 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Low Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 30 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Stroke
Split-Belt Gait Retraining in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Although many individuals regain independent walking ability following stroke, nearly 50% experience persistent gait impairments characterized by asymmetrical walking…
- Trial name
- NCT07601633
- Testing
- Split-belt walking training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dementia Prevention, Subjective Cognitive Impairment
The Brain Health PRO Online Risk Factor Reduction Study to Prevent Dementia
This study will recruit participants at risk for dementia to participate in an online educational program called Brain Health PRO (BHPro).
- Conditions
- Dementia Prevention, Subjective Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- BHPROOF (NCT07364019)
- Testing
- Brain Health PRO
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Partum Depression
Predictive Value of Early Peritraumatic Distress Screening for Childbirth-PTSD Following Unplanned Cesarean Delivery
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether early postpartum screening tools can predict the development of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in individuals who undergo unplanned cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Partum Depression, Acute Stress Symptoms
- Trial name
- PREDICT (NCT07561632)
- Testing
- Postpartum Psychological Screening
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Effects of Drinking Beetroot Juice on Exercise Performance in Patients With Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
Exercise training as part of a structured pulmonary rehabilitation program is a key factor in improving quality of life and symptoms in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- Trial name
- NCT04299945
- Testing
- concentrated beetroot juice (400mg of nitrate per serving), concentrated beetroot juice (trace amounts of nitrate per serving)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Diseases
Trikafta Exercise Study in Cystic Fibrosis
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) during exercise is a major source of distress and is a commonly reported symptom in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Trial name
- NCT05279040
- Testing
- Trikafta
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Skeletal Muscle Function in Interstitial Lung Disease
Dyspnea (i.e. breathlessness) and exercise intolerance are common symptoms for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), yet it is not known why.
- Conditions
- Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Scleroderma
- Trial name
- NCT03800017
- Testing
- Hyperoxia
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Colon Adenoma, Colon Polyp
St. Paul's Advanced Resection Center Cohort for Colorectal Neoplasia (SPARC-C)
The SPARC-C study is a prospective, multi-institutional observational study of patients referred for the management of large (≥ 20mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs).
- Conditions
- Colon Adenoma, Colon Polyp, Colon Lesion
- Trial name
- SPARC-C (NCT05402696)
- Testing
- Endoscopic tissue resection
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy Adults
Effects of Isocapnic Respiratory Muscle Endurance Training in Healthy Adults
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) strengthens breathing muscles and may improve exercise performance and reduce breathlessness. However, different training methods and devices create controversy in the field.
- Trial name
- NCT07103291
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle endurance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia
Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation
Varus-derotation osteotomy (VDRO) is a surgery to prevent or address hip displacement in children. Many children having this surgery have cerebral palsy or other neuromotor disorders, who have a higher rate of malnutrition…
- Conditions
- Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia, Pelvic Osteotomy Surgery, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- PORPOISE (NCT07095244)
- Testing
- Iron Supplement, Comprehensive Nutrition Management
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Cancer
Measurement of Urinary Hormones in Patients With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding to Study Uterine Cancer Progression
The investigators will obtain urine hormone results and validated menstrual bleeding score from people experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding. The investigators will evaluate satisfaction and ease of use of Mira monitor.
- Conditions
- Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Cancer, Uterine Neoplasms, Endometrial Cancer
- Trial name
- MIRA (NCT07581288)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
This is a Trial Designed to Evaluate the Combination of Nerandomilast With Mycophenolate Across a Wide Variety of Pulmonary Fibrosis Subtypes, With the Aim of Providing Clinicians With Assurance That This is an Appropriate Therapeutic Combination.
This is a trial designed to evaluate the combination of nerandomilast with mycophenolate across a wide variety of pulmonary fibrosis subtypes, with the aim of providing clinicians with assurance that this is an appropriate…
- Trial name
- NERAM-PF (NCT07570888)
- Testing
- Nerandomilast 18 mg - adult formulation
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia