Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Calgary
Musculoskeletal Injury
Cryotherapy and Joint Biomechanics During Running
The purpose of this study is to determine the immediate effects of cryotherapy on the lower extremity biomechanics during running.
- Trial name
- NCT01740661
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Premature Birth
E-23596 - Use of NCPAP Cycling to Wean Preterm Infants
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) cycling to continuous NCPAP in successful weaning of preterm infants of 25-28 weeks gestation to nasal prongs.
- Trial name
- NCT02114112
- Testing
- NCPAP cycling, NCPAP continuous
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
End Stage Kidney Disease
The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Functional Capacity of Hemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of an intradialytic exercise program on functional capacity, aerobic capacity, strength, quality of life, depression, hospitalizations and intradialytic episodes of hypotension.
- Trial name
- NCT01877863
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Diarrhoea, Pneumonia
HCU: Can VHVs Trained in ICCM Improve Care for Children
This study will assess how the current VHV (VHV=CHW, community health worker) scope can be expanded to include iCCM and if such group interventions can provide improved access to treatment for children.
- Conditions
- Diarrhoea, Pneumonia, Malaria
- Trial name
- HCU:VHV/ICCM (NCT02072629)
- Testing
- Training of VHVs in iCCM
- Volunteers
- 4,071 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Using Footwear
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common running injury and is believed to be associated with higher than normal knee joint loading.
- Trial name
- NCT01332110
- Testing
- Knee abduction moment-reducing footwear
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Colorectal Cancer
I-Scan Vs High Definition White Light (Main Study)
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the use of I-Scan during colonoscopy leads to an increased yield of adenomas in the colon among a population at increased risk for CRC.
- Trial name
- NCT02016326
- Testing
- HD Colon, I-scan 1, I-Scan 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Study to Determine if Atorvastatin Reduces Size and Stiffness of Muscle in the Left Ventricle of the Heart
The purpose of this study is to determine if a drug called atorvastatin will reduce the size and stiffness of the muscle in the left ventricle of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00317967
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
Modulation of Brain Plasticity After Perinatal Stroke
Newborn stroke is the leading cause of a common type of cerebral palsy (CP) that affects thousands of Canadian children and families.
- Trial name
- PLASTIC CHAMPS (NCT01189058)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Breech Presentation, Pregnancy Complication
Intravenous (IV) Nitroglycerin for Versions in Multiparous Women
Breech presentations (where a baby presents with feet or bottom down) have an increased risk of perinatal and neonatal complications, and are usually delivered by cesarean section.
- Trial name
- INVERT (02) (NCT00901758)
- Testing
- IV Nitroglycerin, Normal saline
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Breech Presentation, Complication of Pregnancy
Intravenous (IV) Nitroglycerin for Versions in Nulliparous Women
Breech presentations (where a baby presents with feet or bottom down) have an increased risk of perinatal and neonatal complications, and are usually delivered by cesarean section.
- Trial name
- INVERT (01) (NCT00896311)
- Testing
- IV Nitroglycerin, Normal saline
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Venous Thromboembolism
Safety and Efficacy of Therapeutic Anticoagulation With Tinzaparin During Pregnancy Via Weight-based Dosing
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of therapeutic anticoagulation with tinzaparin during pregnancy via weight-based dosing.
- Trial name
- NCT00851864
- Testing
- Tinzaparin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Chronic Pain
Standard Telephone Consultation for Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether pain control for patients with chronic pain is improved by the availability of structured telephone consultations between the patients' family physicians and pain physicians…
- Trial name
- STC (NCT01923324)
- Testing
- Physician telephone consultation, Usual family physician care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Preterm Birth
Vaginal Progesterone Versus Placebo in Multiple Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to see if daily use of vaginal progesterone will prevent preterm birth in women carrying 2 or more babies.
- Trial name
- NCT00343265
- Testing
- Vaginal progesterone gel
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Colorectal Cancer
I-Scan Versus High-definition White Light
The purpose of the study is to assess whether the use of I-scan during colonoscopy leads to an increased yield of adenomas in the colon among a population at increased risk for CRC.
- Trial name
- NCT01617278
- Testing
- I-Scan 1, HD Colon, I-Scan 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cancer, Insomnia
A Comparison of MBSR and CBT for the Treatment of Insomnia in Cancer
Sleep disturbance in cancer patients is often overlooked despite its documented high prevalence and negative impact. There are few empirically validated non-pharmacological treatments for insomnia and many patients are unwilling…
- Trial name
- I-CAN SLEEP (NCT01335776)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Dependency on Medications Prescribed for Patient, Types of Seizures and Epileptic Syndromes
A Simulation-based Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Seizures
Caregivers of children with seizures receiving simulation based seizure management teaching in addition to the traditional seizure teaching will report more confidence with seizure management and demonstrate a higher level of…
- Trial name
- NCT01831063
- Testing
- Simulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Chronic Kidney Disease
The Effect of Citrasate Dialysate on Heparin Dose in Hemodialysis
An alternative to systemic heparin anticoagulation for HD is citrate dialysate (CD). CD contains a small amount of citric acid rather than acetic acid as the acidifying agent.
- Trial name
- NCT01466959
- Testing
- citrate dialysate (CD), acetic-acid based dialysate (AD)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Spinal Cord Injuries
Minocycline and Perfusion Pressure Augmentation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
While research in animal models of spinal cord injury have provided many promising insights, human studies have failed to produce effective therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT00559494
- Testing
- Minocycline, SCPP augmentation, SCPP control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Oral Hygiene
Implementation and Evaluation of Revised Protocols for Oral Hygiene for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the implementation of revised standards of care for oral hygiene (SAGE Q-care q2 Oral Cleansing and Suctioning System with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT01657396
- Testing
- Standard Oral Hygiene, SAGE Q-care q2, SAGE Q-care q2 with Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Cardiovascular Disease
Effect of Peer Support Intervention on Early Recovery Outcomes Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Recovery from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a complex process involving physical recuperation and psychological adjustment.
- Trial name
- NCT01775228
- Testing
- Peer Support
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary