Clinical trials: sponsored by University of British Columbia
Global Health, Medical Education
Transfusion Camp for Medical Students in Rwanda
Transfusion medicine is closely linked with safe surgery. Transfusion Camp is a multidisciplinary educational project aimed at improving transfusion medicine knowledge in physicians.
- Trial name
- NCT06259734
- Testing
- Transfusion Camp Rwanda education
- Where
- Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Gender-based Violence, Outreach Intervention
Scaling up Trauma-Informed Outreach With People Affected by Violence - CLOE Intervention
This mixed methods, community-based study examines the implementation and outcomes of the Community-Led Outreach and Engagement Model (CLOE) for women and youth affected by violence.
- Trial name
- NCT06144216
- Testing
- CLOE Outreach Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cellulitis
Oral Moxifloxacin Versus Cefazolin and Oral Probenecid in the Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department
Patients often come to the emergency department with bacterial skin infections (known as "cellulitis"). Some patients with very severe infections are admitted to hospital for antibiotic treatment and some are sent home on oral…
- Trial name
- NCT00323219
- Testing
- Cefazolin and Moxifloxacin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Endometrium Cancer
Risk Evaluation and Screening to Tailor Prevention and Reduce the Incidence of Endometrial Cancer
This study proposes to assess feasibility and acceptability of screening and risk reducing interventions in individuals at increased for endometrial cancer (EC).
- Trial name
- RESToRE (NCT05651282)
- Testing
- Provera
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Small Airways Diseases, Vaping
The Canadian Lung Outcomes in Users of Vaping Devices Study
Vaping is increasingly popular with both adolescent and adult Canadians, but the long-term health impacts remain unknown. We believe that the tools we currently have to detect lung disease in people who vape may be insufficient…
- Conditions
- Small Airways Diseases, Vaping, Vaping Related Disorder, Vaping Teens
- Trial name
- CLOUD (NCT06819969)
- Where
- 8 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
ADHD, Depression
Pilot Study of the Parental Friendship Coaching+ Program for Families of Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Behavioural parent training (BPT) is a front-line treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that teaches parents how to support their child and manage behaviour.
- Trial name
- PFC+ (NCT05333887)
- Testing
- PFC+
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Abuse or Dependence
CEDRN: Opioid Registry
Unregulated opioids remain a leading driver of preventable mortality and potential years of life lost in Canada. Emergency departments (EDs)-open 24/7 and frequently accessed by people who use drugs-offer critical opportunities…
- Conditions
- Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Abuse or Dependence, Opioid Withdrawal, Polysubstance Drug Use (Indiscriminate Drug Use)
- Trial name
- CEDRN OUD (NCT07466784)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Frailty
Supporting Uptake of Evidence for Physical Activity in Older Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Physically frail older adults often have chronic conditions that contribute to a higher chance of them being limited in daily activities and becoming dependent.
- Trial name
- Moving_More (NCT06894914)
- Testing
- 24-hour Activity Counselling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Critical Illness, Pediatric Intensive Care
Continuous vs Bolus Protein (Protein Regimen Outcomes) in Critically Ill Children (Kids In Distress)
The goal of this intervention study is to evaluate the difference in nutrition status markers (weight and muscle mass) when giving dietary protein by continuous or bolus delivery in critically ill children ages 1-11y.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Pediatric Intensive Care, Enteral Nutrition Therapy, Dietary Protein
- Trial name
- PRO-KID (NCT06721923)
- Testing
- Dietary protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cerebral Blood Flow, Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation
The Role of Estrogen and Testosterone in Determining Brain Blood Flow and Metabolic Regulation in Humans
Due to historical exclusion of females from research, there are gaps in the understanding of female physiology, how it differs from males, and how sex-specific hormones contribute.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Blood Flow, Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation, Sex Differences, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07212712
- Testing
- GnRH antagonist, Estradiol (E2), Testosterone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Malnutrition in Children
Women Supporting Women to Improve Infant and Child Feeding Practices in Pakistan
This project aims to reduce child malnutrition in Pakistan by building on local strengths and practical community solutions. The project focuses on children 7-23 months of age.
- Trial name
- NCT07345754
- Testing
- 28-day Behavioural Change Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Clinical Audit, Quality Improvement
Impact Evaluation of the Therapeutic Initiative's Prescribing Portrait and Therapeutics Letter on Opioid Use by Dentists
The aim of this study is to estimate the impact of providing personalized prescribing data and educational materials on opioid prescribing to dentists in British Columbia, Canada. The main research questions are: 1.
- Conditions
- Clinical Audit, Quality Improvement, Opioid, Dentistry
- Trial name
- NCT07317869
- Testing
- Regular intervention, Enhanced intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,498 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes
Achieving Health in Emerging Adults With Diabetes (AHEAD) Program: A Clinical Trial Designed to Understand if Participation in a Clinical Program Developed Specifically to Support Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Improved Diabetes Outcomes.
The goal of this study is to determine whether the Achieving Health in Emerging Adults with Diabetes (AHEAD) Program helps emerging adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood glucose management during the transition from…
- Trial name
- AHEAD Program (NCT07292558)
- Testing
- AHEAD Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Atopic Dermatitis (AD), Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Moisturization and Skin Hydration Study
Skin moisturization is important for patients with atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. Moisturizing right after bathing is widely accepted as the best method to keep skin hydrated.
- Trial name
- NCT07270965
- Testing
- Moisturizing while in shower/bath, Moisturizing after towel drying
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Metabolic Myopathies
Assessment of Energy Metabolism in Metabolic Myopathies
Patients with metabolic myopathies suffer from exercise intolerance due to impaired ability to produce energy and secondary de-conditioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07268287
- Testing
- 12-week Physiotherapy Intervention, 13C-Glucose Breath Test, Doubly labelled water & urine test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Depressive Disorder
iTBS-Neurosplasticity for Female Youth With Depression
TBC
- Trial name
- NCT06746857
- Testing
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Premature Infant
Calmer Brains in Very Preterm Infants
Very preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) need lifesaving medical procedures which can be stressful and affect brain development.
- Trial name
- NCT07262385
- Testing
- Calmer
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Fracture, Lengthening; Leg
Pediatric Orthopaedic Implant Safety & Efficacy
Implant devices are important tools - their use is essential across a number of orthopaedic indications, including hip conditions, trauma and limb deformity.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Lengthening; Leg, Orthopedic Disorder, Deformity of Limb
- Trial name
- Global POISE (NCT05361980)
- Testing
- Pediatric orthopaedic implant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Hip Dysplasia
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Observation vs. Bracing
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common childhood hip condition. When caught early, bracing is the most frequently used treatment; however, the brace can disrupt important mother-baby bonding time in the…
- Conditions
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia, Congenital, Hip Dysplasia, Developmental
- Trial name
- NCT05869851
- Testing
- Pavlik Harness
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 514 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pain, Chronic, Widespread Chronic Pain
myoActivation® for Chronic Pain in a Marginalized Population
Marginalized populations are at increased risk of chronic pain, trauma and use of street drugs to manage this suffering, with the associated risk of overdoses.
- Trial name
- NCT04261959
- Testing
- myoActivation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia