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
COVID-19
Coagulopathy of COVID-19: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Anticoagulation Versus Standard Care
Coagulopathy of COVID-19 afflicts approximately 20% of patients with severe COVID-19 and is associated with need for critical care and death.
- Trial name
- NCT04362085
- Testing
- Therapeutic Anticoagulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Comparison of Three Methods for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the difference in quality of life outcome at two years, in patients undergoing an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure with either a patellar…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Deficiency of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Chronic Instability of Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00529958
- Testing
- Patellar Tendon, Hamstring Tendon, Double-Bundle
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Birth Asphyxia
Umbilical Cord Milking in Non-Vigorous Infants
The investigators will conduct a study of non-vigorous term infants to determine if umbilical cord milking (UCM) results in a lower rate of NICU admissions than early clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord at birth for…
- Trial name
- MINVI (NCT03631940)
- Testing
- Umbilical Cord Milking, Early Cord Clamping
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,730 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
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
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Central Venous Catheter Thrombosis
Thromboprophylaxis With Rivaroxaban In Patients With Malignancy and Central Venous Lines
Purpose of the Pilot Trial: To determine the feasibility of conducting a multicentre randomized open label controlled trial evaluating the use of prophylactic dose rivaroxaban to prevent central venous catheter (CVC) associated…
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Central Venous Catheter Thrombosis, Cancer
- Trial name
- TRIM-Line (NCT03506815)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban 10 MG
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Disease Due to BK Polyomavirus, Kidney Transplant Infection
Quinolone Prophylaxis for the Prevention of BK Virus Infection in Kidney Transplantation: A Pilot Study
Primary Research Questions: Efficacy, safety and feasibility of a 3-month course of levofloxacin in a pilot study will be assessed. 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01353339
- Testing
- Levofloxacin
- Where
- 11 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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
Patient Safety, Manipulation, Spinal
(MIST1)-Part 1: Assessment & Feasibility of Post-Symptoms Evaluation
To increase patient safety culture in spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) this study will assess the ability to implement an active surveillance reporting system for a chiropractic teaching clinic and determining preliminary…
- Trial name
- MIST1 (NCT03412097)
- Testing
- active surveillance
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parker University
Low Back Pain
Optimization of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Protocols
Research on spinal manipulative therapy for individuals with low back pain has been hampered by a lack of understanding of which of the physiologic effects produced by spinal manipulation are related to clinical benefit, and how…
- Trial name
- NCT02868034
- Testing
- SMT, Mobilizing Exercises, Activation Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
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
Brain Cancer
External Beam Radiation Therapy and Cetuximab Followed by Irinotecan and Cetuximab for Children and Young Adults With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Pontine Tumors and High-Grade Astrocytomas
Standard treatment for patients with diffuse pontine tumors is radiation therapy, but less than 10% of patients are cured. Adding standard chemotherapy has not improved the cure rate.
- Trial name
- NCT01012609
- Testing
- cetuximab in conjunction with external beam radiation therapy, followed by cetuximab and irinotecan
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Intestinal Microbiota and Barrier Function
Use of a Novel Synbiotic to Change Human Gut Bacteria and Improve Health in Obese Adults
This study evaluates the effect of a dietary supplement to improve gut health. The participants will take one of six dietary treatments for three weeks, and the gut bacteria and the gut intestinal barrier will be assessed to…
- Trial name
- NCT02355210
- Testing
- Bifidobacteria adolescentis BD1, Bifidobacteria animalis subsp. lactis BB-12, Bifidobacteria adolescentis BD1 and galactooligosaccharide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center