Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Manitoba
Neck Pain, Back Pain
Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections into the epidural space or sacroiliac joint are increasingly used for the treatment of chronic neck, low back, and leg pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01717430
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis of Hands
Home Based Computer Gaming Hand Exercise Regimen for People With Arthritis Affecting the Hands
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a novel computer gaming hand exercise regimen would improve hand function, decrease pain/ stiffness and be feasible in people with Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis affecting…
- Trial name
- NCT01635582
- Testing
- Conventional hand exercise program, Computer gaming hand exercise regimen
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Obesity
Impact of Pulse-enriched Foods on Cognitive Function and Cardiometabolic Health in Obese Adults
The Canadian population, as is the case in most developed countries, is ageing and becoming increasingly overweight and/or obese.
- Trial name
- PULSA-2011 (NCT01495832)
- Testing
- Pulse Group, Control Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Breast Cancer
Preoperative Oral Dexamethasone to Improve Recovery After Surgery
Randomized controlled trial of pre-operative oral dexamethasone vs placebo for the improvement of quality of recovery from surgery. The study population is limited to breast surgery patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02234466
- Testing
- Oral dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Gelatin capsule
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Lung Diseases
Does Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improve Balance in People With Respiratory Disease?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in pulmonary rehabilitation improves balance in people with respiratory disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00864084
- Testing
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Diabetes Intervention Program for Adolescents With Persistent High HA1c
The purpose of this project is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a new group therapy program for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes and compromised metabolic control (high A1c).
- Trial name
- NCT02212158
- Testing
- motivational interviewing group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Lifestyle Therapy for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Little is known about the efficacy of intensive lifestyle therapy (i.e. increased physical activity and dietary changes) for the management of glycemia and cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents with…
- Trial name
- BDT (NCT01597154)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counselling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Septic Shock
Heparin Anticoagulation to Improve Outcomes in Septic Shock: The HALO Pilot
Life-threatening infections account for 10% of all intensive care unit admissions and constitute the second more frequent cause of death in the ICU after heart diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT01648036
- Testing
- Unfractionated heparin, Dalteparin
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Chronic Hepatitis C
Prospective Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (Anti-HCV) Trial of Peg-Interferon and Ribavirin in Subjects of First Nations, Metis and Caucasian Ethnicity
Background: According to recent estimates, the prevalence of Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) in Canada is three times more common in First Nations (FN)and Metis compared to non-FN populations.
- Trial name
- Praire (NCT00957866)
- Testing
- Pegylated Interferons (Peg-IFN) and Ribavirin
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Treatment of Non-Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Humans by Increasing Gabaergic Activity: A Pilot Study
Recent studies indicate that liver cancer cells possess a receptor called the GABA-B receptor that when activated, inhibits the spread of cancer cells in test tubes.
- Trial name
- NCT00493428
- Testing
- Baclofen
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Healthy
A Study to Examine the Glycemic Response of Corn and Soy Tortillas in Healthy Individuals
Tortillas are a staple food in several cultures and are widely used to make tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. These foods are gaining a significant segment of the North American fast food and restaurant industry.
- Trial name
- SOYT-2013 (NCT01828671)
- Testing
- Oral Glucose Solution 296 mls, Corn Tortilla, Low Soy Flour Corn Tortilla
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Suicide
Circle of Life. Improving Capacity of Swampy Cree Community Members to Recognize People at Risk for Suicide
Primary Hypothesis: Participants in the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) gatekeeper training will be significantly more likely to have increased knowledge and preparedness to help people with suicidal ideation…
- Trial name
- NCT01287416
- Testing
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Resilience Retreat
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Gestational Diabetes
Can Resveratrol Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Preserve Beta Cell Function Following Gestational Diabetes?
The purpose of this study is to determine if resveratrol supplementation preserves beta cell function and insulin sensitivity in post-partum women following a first diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01997762
- Testing
- Resveratrol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular Pressure During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
The objective of this study will be to answer a clinical question that has not already been investigated; that is, what are the effects of aortic infra-renal clamping and unclamping on intraocular pressure during Abdominal Aortic…
- Conditions
- Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT00450294
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Metabolic Syndrome
Canola Oil Multicentre Intervention Trial
The purpose of the study is to examine how the consumption of different dietary oil varieties affects a broad range of metabolic responses that are important in the development of cardiovascular diseases.
- Trial name
- COMIT (NCT01351012)
- Testing
- Corn and safflower oil, Canola oil, High oleic acid canola oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Healthy, Diabetes Type 2
Assessment of Three Instruments for the Non-invasive Measurement of Arterial Stiffness.
The ASI Non-Invasive Arterial Stiffness Screening Device (ASI Device) is an investigational device under development for the non-invasive assessment of arterial stiffness.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Diabetes Type 2, Obesity, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- ASI-2012 (NCT01722474)
- Testing
- ASI Device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Peripheral Artery Disease
Effects of Pulse Varieties on Blood Vessel Function in Peripheral Artery Disease
Consumption of a diet containing pulse crops provides flavonoid compounds that will improve vascular function and glycemic control in individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Trial name
- PULV-2011 (NCT01382056)
- Testing
- control foods, Mixed bean (higher amount), Mixed beans (lower amount)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ECALMIST Versus InSurE in Preterm Infant < 32 Weeks,Multicenter, Multinational RCT
Minimally invasive surfactant therapy via a small vascular catheter - ECALMIST (Early CPAP And Large Volume Minimal Invasive Surfactant Therapy) versus InSurE (Intubate, Surfactant Extubate) in preterm infants with Respiratory…
- Trial name
- ECALMIST (NCT01848262)
- Testing
- ECALMIST, InSure
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Effect of Resistance Training on Jump Landing Mechanics in Young Female Athletes
The purpose of this study is to determine if jump landing mechanics in young female athletes can be improved with a resistance training intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02043275
- Testing
- Leg training, Arm training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Labor Induction at Term
Efficacy and Safety of Titrated Oral Misoprostol Solution for Labor Induction at Term
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a titrated solution of oral Misoprostol is safe and effective at inducing labor at term, regardless of Bishop Score.
- Trial name
- NCT01070472
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba