Clinical trials: sponsored by University of British Columbia
Cerebral Palsy
Feasibility of a Robot-Guided Active Play Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy can make it difficult for children and adolescents to participate consistently in enjoyable physical activity. This study will examine whether a small humanoid robot called NAO can deliver a short, story-based…
- Trial name
- REACT (NCT07842328)
- Testing
- Humanoid Robot-Guided Active Play Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spinal Cord Injuries
"UroMonitor Trial" in Spinal Cord Injury.
This study aims to determine if a non-functioning UroMonitor device can be safely inserted, monitored, and removed in patients with SCI.
- Trial name
- NCT04800523
- Testing
- UroMonitor System
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Optical Monitoring With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Injury Trial
The study involves the 'first-in-human' evaluation of a novel optical sensor which uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology to assess oxygenation and hemodynamics of the injured spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT04811235
- Testing
- Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) Sensor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Diabetes in Children, Diabetes Type 1
Intelligent Care Platform - Quasi-Experimental Trial
This study will measure the implementation and effectiveness of an intervention, the use of a digital health tool, Haibu Diabetes, for the management of pediatric type 1 diabetes (T1D), on clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- UBColumbia (NCT07712809)
- Testing
- Digital Diabetes Care Platform
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Nutrient Intake
Leucine Requirements in School-Age Children
Leucine is an essential amino acid, which serves a special purpose of signaling cell growth in muscle in addition to making up protein.
- Trial name
- NCT07492095
- Testing
- Leucine Intake
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Prostate Cancer
Long Acting LHRH Versus Short Acting LHRH in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Brachytherapy, or Transperineal implantation of the prostate (TPIP), is a recognized form of treatment for localized cancer of the prostate. TPIP has been used at the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA) since 1998.
- Trial name
- NCT00175383
- Testing
- luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) short acting or long acting
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dental Anxiety in Children, Pain
Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether immersive virtual reality (VR) reduces pain and anxiety in children aged 6-12 years during routine dental procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT07636330
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Headset, Standard Behaviour Guidance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Respiratory Synctial Virus, Asthma Childhood
Infant RSV Immunity Study
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a main global cause of respiratory illness and death in infants. Previous infant vaccine trials have failed to demonstrate protection.
- Trial name
- IRIS (NCT07653347)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sepsis
Smart Discharges for Older Children
This study is an observational multi-country cohort study that aims to build algorithms that can identify children between 5 and 16 years of age admitted for proven or suspected sepsis who are at risk of mortality after they are…
- Trial name
- NCT07629154
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anesthesia, Hypercapnia
End Tidal Carbon Dioxide Concentration and Depth of Anesthesia in Children
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a by-product of metabolism and is removed from the body when we breathe out. High levels of CO2 can affect the nervous system and cause us to be sleepy or sedated.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Hypercapnia, Hypocapnia
- Trial name
- NCT06303518
- Testing
- High normal ETCO2: ETCO2 50 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 40 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg), Low Normal ETCO2: ETCO2 30 mmHg (+/- 3mmHg)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia
Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation
Varus-derotation osteotomy (VDRO) is a surgery to prevent or address hip displacement in children. Many children having this surgery have cerebral palsy or other neuromotor disorders, who have a higher rate of malnutrition…
- Conditions
- Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery, Iron-deficiency Anemia, Pelvic Osteotomy Surgery, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- PORPOISE (NCT07095244)
- Testing
- Iron Supplement, Comprehensive Nutrition Management
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Other Disorders of Optic Disc, Bilateral
Video Diversion During Fundoscopic Exam in Children
Fundoscopy is an important aspect of the neurological examination, but can be challenging in uncooperative children. This study explored whether viewing a video (selected by patient or caregiver) during eye examination improves…
- Trial name
- CAFE (NCT01673815)
- Testing
- Video (played on a computer monitor)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Fundoscopy
Video Diversion Improves Success Rate of Fundoscopic Examination in Children
Fundoscopy is an important component of the neurological examination as it can detect pathologies such as high intracranial pressure. However, the exam can be challenging in uncooperative children.
- Trial name
- NCT02784132
- Testing
- Video diversion
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pregnancy
SmartMom: Teaching by Texting to Promote Health Behaviours in Pregnancy
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of SmartMom, a text messaging-based mobile health program for prenatal education.
- Trial name
- NCT05793944
- Testing
- SmartMom text messaging, Control text messaging
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,078 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
National Active Surveillance Network and Pharmacogenomics of Adverse Drug Reactions in Children
The purpose of the study is (1) to identify and collect samples from children and adults who take drugs and have adverse drug reactions AND children and adults who take drugs and do not experience any adverse drug effects; (2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00414115
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Gastrocutaneous Fistula, Gastrostomy Complications
A Prospective Evaluation of Non-Operative Treatments for Gastrocutaneous Fistulae in Children
Gastrostomy tube placement is a common surgery, and involves placing a tube from the child's skin to the inside of their stomach, allowing an alternative route for nutrition and medication to patients who cannot tolerate oral…
- Trial name
- GCF (NCT03920306)
- Testing
- oral anti-acid treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
Integrating Pediatric Pharmacogenomic Testing Into the Canadian Health Care System
This project addresses the problem of adverse drug reactions in the three most frequently prescribed therapeutic classes of drugs in children: antibiotics, analgesics, and mental health medications.
- Trial name
- NCT04249375
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Vaccine Adverse Reaction
Genomics and COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events
Vaccines routinely used are extremely safe; however, severe adverse events to vaccines do occur. As vaccination against COVID-19 has begun, adverse events to the vaccine, particularly Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)…
- Trial name
- NCT05212792
- Testing
- COVID-19 vaccines
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6,325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Goals
Purpose in Life, Goals, and Expectations
Study investigators are inviting participants to participate in a study to describe older adults' and family caregivers' purpose in life, goals, and expectations for recovery after hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT05462899
- Testing
- Purpose in life, goals, and expectations
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Crohn Disease (CD), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Combining Nutritional Therapy and Anti-TNFα Treatment in Pediatric Patients With Crohn's Disease
Children with Crohn's disease (CD), a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), often face serious health challenges, including poor growth, frequent hospital stays, and long-term medication use.
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease (CD), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Trial name
- DISPENSE-T (NCT07314606)
- Testing
- IFX + mCDED
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia