Clinical trials: sponsored by University of British Columbia
- Lead sponsor (exact) University of British Columbia
- Age group Children (under 18)
- Has posted results yes
Sepsis, Infection
Paediatric Rapid Sepsis Trigger (PRST) Tool
Sepsis is the leading cause of death and disability in children, every hour of delay in treatment is associated with greater organ damage and ultimately death.
- Trial name
- PRST (NCT04304235)
- Testing
- Pediatric Rapid Sepsis Trigger (PRST) tool, Emergency Triage and Treatment (ETAT) guidelines
- Where
- 3 sites in Kenya, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 18,693 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Maternal Sepsis, Neonatal Sepsis
Smart Discharges for Mom & Baby
This study aims to build a predictive algorithm that identifies mother-newborn dyads most at risk of death or complications in the 6 weeks after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT05730387
- Testing
- Observational only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,182 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Chronic Pain, Cancer
Immersive Multimedia as an Adjunctive Measure for Pain Control in Cancer Patients
This study seeks to explore the efficacy of immersive multimedia experiences as a practical adjunctive therapeutic intervention in the self-management of the chronic pain associated with cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02995434
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Headset, 2D PC
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait
Evaluation of Low-cost Techniques for Detecting Sickle Cell Disease and β-thalassemia in Nepal and Canada
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder associated with acute illness and organ damage. In high resource settings, early screening and treatment greatly improve quality of life.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait, Beta-Thalassemia, Sickle Cell-Beta Thalassemia
- Trial name
- NCT05506358
- Testing
- High performance liquid chromatography, Automated sickling test, HbS solubility test
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Risk Assessment, Parenting
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Risk Reframing Tool to Change Mothers' Parenting Associated With Children's Risky Play
Children's risky play is associated with a variety of positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes, including greater physical activity, self-confidence and risk management skills.
- Trial name
- NCT03374683
- Testing
- RR Digital Tool, RR In-Person Workshop, Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 451 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Human Papillomavirus
Long Term Immune Memory Responses to HPV Vaccination Following 2 vs 3 Doses of Quad-HPV Vaccine
The overall aim of this study is to further understand the memory response to HPV vaccination in subjects who have received 2 versus 3 doses of quadrivalent HPV vaccine.
- Trial name
- Merck08 (NCT02968420)
- Testing
- Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dementia
Safety and Efficacy of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
This is a prospective, open-label, observational study of the efficacy and safety of ECT for BPSD. There is no control or comparison group.
- Trial name
- ECTBPSD (NCT02969499)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Knee Osteoarthritis, Joint Diseases
Feasibility of a Wearable-enabled Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity in People Knee OA
Physical activity is an essential first-line treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, a 2013 systematic review found only 13% met the activity recommendation of 150 minutes or more per week.
- Trial name
- TRACK-OA (NCT02313506)
- Testing
- Education session, Fitbit Flex, and remote coaching by a PT, Same intervention with a 1 month delay
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Myocardial Repolarization, Healthy
The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on the Heart Beat During Elective Surgery in Children
Dexmedetomidine is a sedative drug that is commonly used to improve calmness and reduce pain in children waking up after surgery.
- Trial name
- DexmedQT (NCT02353169)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Booster Study in Adolescence
This study looks at protection in 10-11 and 15-16 year olds, immunized as infants with Hepatitis B (HB) vaccine to see if they still have residual protection against Hepatitis B disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02169674
- Testing
- EngerixB, GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 359 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Failed or Difficult Intubation
Oxygenation Via Frova Bougie and Ambu Bag
We will conduct this study to show that it is possible to deliver air through a Frova bougie and an Ambu® bag.
- Trial name
- NCT02786355
- Testing
- Frova bougie
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Congenital Heart Defects
Assessing the Hemodynamic Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Children Following Open-Heart Surgery
Malformations of the heart (congenital heart disease) are the most common congenital birth defects, occurring in about 1% of children.
- Trial name
- NCT00397514
- Testing
- Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Multicenter Study of Antiarrhythmic Medications for Treatment of Infants With Supraventricular Tachycardia
This is a randomized, double-blind, multi-centered study to compare 6 months of medical treatment with digoxin or propranolol in infants with SVT Background: SVT is the most common sustained arrhythmia of infancy.
- Trial name
- NCT00390546
- Testing
- Digoxin, Propranolol
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Gestational Hypertension
The CHIPS Trial (Control of Hypertension In Pregnancy Study)
The investigators do not know which approach to treatment of non-severe high blood pressure in pregnancy is better for women and babies.
- Trial name
- NCT01192412
- Testing
- Intervention is blood pressure management approach, Intervention is blood pressure management approach.
- Where
- 111 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 987 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia