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McMaster University Clinical Trials
Studies where McMaster University is the lead sponsor: what is enrolling now, by phase, condition and country.
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All 101Knee Arthroplasty, Total, Partial Knee Arthroplasty
Opioid Reduction and Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery (OREOS)-Knee
Knee replacements are the second most common surgery in Canada. Most patients recover very well but research consistently shows that 1 in 5 patients still have pain many months after surgery.
- Conditions
- Knee Arthroplasty, Total, Partial Knee Arthroplasty, Chronic Pain, Postoperative, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
- Trial name
- OREOS-K (NCT07895472)
- Testing
- Standard care, Multicomponent opioid reduction and pain management pathway
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cancer
Partner4Exercise Study
Background: As Canada's population ages, the number of older adults facing cancer is on the rise. By 2030, 23% of Canadians will be over 65, and two in five will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
- Trial name
- P4E RCT (NCT07408128)
- Testing
- Peer matching, Quailfied Exercise Professional (QEP) Support
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Obesity (Disorder)
Mechanisms of Weight Loss: Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if there are differences in the effect of 12 weeks of tirzepatide versus semaglutide on energy balance in adults with obesity and without known diabetes.
- Trial name
- JOULE3 (NCT07900074)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide, Semaglutide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Glucose Homeostasis
Postprandial Glucose Handing in Contraceptive and IUD Users
Goals: The long-term use of hormonal birth control has been shown to effect glucose handling, or blood sugar regulation, and potentially lead to insulin resistance which increases a person's risk for metabolic diseases such as…
- Trial name
- HCPG (NCT07169591)
- Testing
- Oral Glucose Tolerance test (75g 2-hour)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Mechanical Ventilation, Critically Ill Intensive Care Unit Patients
Ketamine Sedation in the ICU (KANINE) RCT
Sedation is given to intensive care unit (ICU) patients to treat discomfort, anxiety, agitation, and to help facilitate care, particularly when they require a breathing tube.
- Trial name
- KANINE (NCT06767358)
- Testing
- ketamine hydrochloride
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cough, Refractory Chronic Cough
A 2x2 Factorial, Randomized, Open-label Trial to Evaluate Neuromodulators and Cough Control Therapy in Patients With Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
The FORTITUDE trial will provide head-to-head evidence on the benefits and harms of two commonly prescribed neuromodulators (low-dose morphine and pregabalin), the effectiveness of a virtual cough control therapy, exploratory…
- Conditions
- Cough, Refractory Chronic Cough, Unexplained Chronic Cough, Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome
- Trial name
- FORTITUDE (NCT07288528)
- Testing
- Morphine Sulphate, Morphine Sulphate + Cough Control Therapy, Pregabalin
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cancer
The IMPACT Implementation-Effectiveness Trial
More Canadians are surviving cancer, however, individuals with cancer live with side effects for years after treatments have ended.
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT06323707)
- Testing
- Exercise, Self-management e-module
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Type 2 Diabetes, Mental Health
Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health
Managing both type 2 diabetes and mental health challenges can be difficult, and many people do not receive care that supports both.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Mental Health, Diabetes Distress
- Trial name
- TECC-DM (NCT07181863)
- Testing
- Health coaching, Educational emails
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Female, Premenopausal
The Influence of Plan B® on Cardiovascular Health.
The goal of this double-blind randomized controlled trial is to learn about the impacts of a single dose of Plan B® on the cardiovascular system in young, health, premenopausal females.
- Trial name
- LEVOH (NCT07759635)
- Testing
- Plan B (Levonorgestrel)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Back Pain
The Effect of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Use for Chronic Spinal Pain: A Feasibility Study
The investigators will conduct a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) of chiropractic care added to usual medical care, versus usual medical care alone, for adult patients prescribed opioid therapy for chronic…
- Trial name
- ACCESS-DC (NCT06160947)
- Testing
- Usual Medical Care, Usual Medical Care + Chiropractic Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Completed, with results posted
All 28Knee Osteoarthritis
Cannabinoids vs. Placebo on Persistent Post-surgical Pain Following TKA: A Pilot RCT
Each year, approximately 75,000 Canadians undergo knee replacement surgery, and up to 25% develop persistent post-surgical pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03825965
- Testing
- MPL-001 (CBD: THC 25:1)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Pain Informed Movement for People With Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a pain informed movement program to standard neuromuscular exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis. The main question it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05730829
- Testing
- pain informed movement, standard neuromuscular exercise, Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Chronic Pain, Back Pain
Assess the Effectiveness of Pulse RadioFrequency in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain
Pulsed RadioFrequency (PRF) is a relatively new technique derived from a well established and proven intervention, thermal radiofrequency (RF). Both procedures are used in the treatment of chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01117870
- Testing
- Pulsed Radiofrequency
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Pain, Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting
Satisfactory Analgesia Minimal Emesis in Day Surgeries
Currently nearly 70% or more surgeries are being done as ambulatory (day care) procedures as they offer significant benefit to the patients as well as to the hospitals.
- Trial name
- SAME-Day (NCT02223377)
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dietary Triggers of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in IBS Patients
This crossover randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of purified gluten and whole wheat (gluten combined with amylase-trypsin inhibitors (ATIs)) on inducing intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms in irritable…
- Trial name
- NCT03664531
- Testing
- Purified gluten, Non-purified gluten (containing ATIs)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University