Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Calgary
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Osteoarthritis, Knee
OA Optimization Program Pilot Trial
Total joint replacement is a highly successful treatment option for people affected by severe osteoarthritis (OA), however, the mismatch between resources and demand for this surgery means that many patients face long wait times…
- Conditions
- Osteo Arthritis Knee, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05389371
- Testing
- Alberta Healthy Living Program, Alberta Obesity Centre Program, Osteoarthritis advice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid to Prevent Bone Loss Following Denosumab Discontinuation
This two-year observational, open-label clinical trial will evaluate the efficacy of a once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid after denosumab discontinuation to maintain tissue mineral density and bone microarchitecture using…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteopenia, Bone Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05405894
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Internet-Based Intervention
Evaluation of the First Pathways Game on Parent-child Interactions and Development for Vulnerable Children
Children's brains develop quickly in the first three years of life and are particularly sensitive to their environment. Adverse experiences, such as exposure to abuse and neglect, can increase children's risk for behavioral…
- Trial name
- NCT04902404
- Testing
- First Pathways Game
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Depression, Addiction
Adaptation and Pilot Testing of Web and Mobile Interface for the ATTACH™ Intervention
COVID-19 has placed unprecedented strains on parents impacted by toxic stressors (depression, addiction, family violence, and poverty) and reluctant to see mental health-service providers in home/clinic due to fears of infection.
- Conditions
- Depression, Addiction, Domestic Violence, Poverty
- Trial name
- ATTACH™ (NCT04857775)
- Testing
- Attachment and Child Health (ATTACH) Parenting Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Vasovagal Syncope (VVS), Syncope
A Proof of Principle Study of Ondansetron for the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Eleventh Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST11)
About 20% of adults faint recurrently. These patients are often highly symptomatic, have problems with employment and driving, can be injured, and have poor quality of life.
- Trial name
- POST 11 (NCT05755737)
- Testing
- Ondansetron
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Epilepsy, Epilepsies, Partial
Treating Postictal Symptoms Using Ibuprofen and Nifedipine
This study will evaluate the effect of ibuprofen or nifedipine on post-seizure hypoperfusion and neurological deficits in patients with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT03949478
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Nifedipine
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Multiple Sclerosis
Remote Ischemic Conditioning in PPMS
Progressive MS remains the most difficult therapeutic challenge. Remyelination is a promising therapeutic strategy but an effective pharmacologic intervention remains elusive.
- Trial name
- NCT06171334
- Testing
- Remote ischemic conditioning
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Asthma, Respiratory Disease
Airway Remodeling and Rhinovirus in Asthmatics
Human rhinovirus is also called the "common cold virus" because it causes at least half of all of the common colds experienced each year.
- Trial name
- ARRA (NCT05775952)
- Testing
- HRV-39
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Atrial Flutter, Atrial Flutter Typical
Ablation Index in Standard vs. High Power Radiofrequency Ablation for Typical Atrial Flutter: A Randomized Study (AITAF)
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Ablation Index-guided high power - short duration (HPSD) ablation compared to conventional power settings in Cavotricuspid Isthmus (CTI) dependent atrial…
- Conditions
- Atrial Flutter, Atrial Flutter Typical, Cavotricuspid Isthmus Dependent Macroreentry Tachycardia
- Trial name
- AITAF (NCT06406686)
- Testing
- Ablation of the Cavo-tricuspid isthmus for typical Atrial Flutter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Sleep Syncope
Study of Ondansetron in the Prevention of Sleep Syncope: The Nineth Prevention of Syncope Trial (POST9)
At least 5% of patients with vasovagal syncope also have Sleep Syncope. Patients awake from sleep with profound malaise and gastrointestinal vagal symptoms. About 75% have severe nausea and about 40% have lower abdominal cramps.
- Trial name
- POST9 (NCT05657925)
- Testing
- ondansetron 8 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Vasovagal Syncope
Assessment of Metoprolol in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope in Aging Subjects
Syncope affects about 50% of Canadians, is the cause of 1-2% of emergency room visits, and probably is responsible for CDN $250 million in health care spending each year.
- Trial name
- NCT02123056
- Testing
- Metoprolol
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Vasovagal Syncope
Study of Atomoxetine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope
Project rationale: Vasovagal syncope (VVS) affects up to 50% of people, and recurrent syncope markedly reduces quality of life. We recently reported that it is frequently associated with injury and not surprisingly with clinical…
- Trial name
- POST7 (NCT05159687)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia
The Effects of a Park Visit Program on Individuals With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The overall goals of our project is to understand the effects of participating in park visits and nature-based activities for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05527587
- Testing
- Nature Connections Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Crossover Study of Propranolol vs Ivabradine in POTS
1.0 BACKGROUND Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of chronic orthostatic intolerance characterized by symptoms of palpitations, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, blurred vision, and mental…
- Trial name
- NCT04186286
- Testing
- Ivabradine 4-week course, Propranolol 4-week course
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Extreme Prematurity, Anemia of Prematurity
Folic Acid Supplementation to Reduce Anemia in Extremely Preterm Infants
Anemia of Prematurity (AOP) is very common in extremely preterm infants and often leads to blood transfusions. Folic acid, essential for growth and DNA synthesis, is deficient in premature infants.
- Trial name
- FASCINATE (NCT06220461)
- Testing
- Folic acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
Source of Human Milk Fortifier and Intestinal Oxygenation in Preterm Infants <30 Weeks Gestation
Preterm infants require higher nutritional intakes during the neonatal phase than they do at any other stage of their development. Standard volumes of human milk alone do not offer sufficient nourishment to these infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06336668
- Testing
- Human milk-based HMF
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcoholism
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
The aim of this study is to determine if a single dose of psilocybin administered with motivational enhancement therapy (MET) can reduce heavy drinking in patients with an alcohol use disorder (AUD).
- Trial name
- PAP-AUD (NCT05995769)
- Testing
- Psilocybin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Depression in Old Age, Depression, Anxiety
Internet Delivered Psychotherapy for Older Adults
The goal of this mixed-methods, single-arm intervention study is to develop and evaluate a new internet-delivered psychotherapy option called Ger-iPST in older adults with symptoms of depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05739370
- Testing
- Problem-Solving Therapy for Older Adults
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Constipation, Diarrhea
A Novel Iron Supplement for Athletes: Phase I
Female endurance athletes are susceptible to iron deficiency and this can impact their exercise performance. This study is a pilot trial to assess the tolerability of a novel iron supplement prior to conducting a clinical trial…
- Conditions
- Constipation, Diarrhea, Cramp, Abdominal, Bleeding Gastric
- Trial name
- NCT06285851
- Testing
- FeSC
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Parent Mental Health, Parenting
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health in Parenting (BEAM)
Postpartum (child age 0-5 years) mental health problems are common, with prevalence rates ranging from 15-20% for depression, 3-43% for anxiety, and approximately 30% for anger.
- Conditions
- Parent Mental Health, Parenting, Child Mental Health, Child Development
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT06046989)
- Testing
- Building Emotion Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary