Clinical trials: sponsored by University of British Columbia
Dermatochalasis, Blepharoptosis
Vibration-Assisted Anaesthesia
Aim of study is to investigate whether a small, non-invasive vibrating device applied to the forehead during local anaesthetic administration reduces the pain of the injection.
- Trial name
- NCT00793988
- Testing
- Vibration-assisted anaesthesia, Switched-off vibrating device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Respiratory Infection
Unclogging the Pediatric Emergency Room: Impact of Rapid Viral Diagnostics
Acute respiratory tract infections are among the most common problems of childhood, particularly among infants and children younger than 3 years, and account for most antibiotic prescriptions to children.
- Trial name
- NCT00278759
- Testing
- Nasopharyngeal washing for viral antigen detection by immunofluorescence initiated early in ED visit.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Rest Cramps
Exploring the Role of Magnesium in Rest Cramps
This study sets out to show whether infusions of magnesium can lessen the frequency of rest cramps and to determine whether rest cramp sufferers have a deficiency in magnesium.
- Trial name
- NCT00423540
- Testing
- Intravenous Infusion of Magnesium Sulfate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Normal Tension Glaucoma
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Patients With Normal Tension Glaucoma
The purpose of this study is to study the occurrence rate of masses such as brain tumors in patients with newly diagnosed Normal Tension Glaucoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00175786
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Gingivitis
Flossing With Chlorhexidine
To determine if flossing with a dental floss presoaked in chlorhexidine, an anti-microbial mouth wash, would improve the clinical signs of gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums characterized by red, swollen, bleeding gums.
- Trial name
- NCT00471783
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine is the generic name of the mouthwash, Peridex is the brand name.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Elective Cesarean Section
The Clotting Effects of Pentastarch and Normal Saline in Obstetric Patients
Pregnant women are more likely to form clots than non-pregnant women as pregnancy increases the clotting factors present in the blood. This helps to prevent excess bleeding (hemorrhage) at the time of delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00474162
- Testing
- Pentaspan®, Normal Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
High Risk Drinking
Campus Health Intervention Projects UBC Site
The goal of the study is to test the efficacy of brief physician advice in reducing the frequency of high risk drinking and alcohol-related harm in a population of university students seeking routine care at UBC Student Health…
- Trial name
- NCT00278733
- Testing
- Brief intervention (physician advice)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dietary Intake and Nutrient Status of Children With ADHD
Assess the dietary intake of children aged 6-12 years by means of a 24-hour recall and 3-day food record and asses the nutrient status of Vitamin B6, serum ferritin, serum zinc and serum copper of the same children by means of…
- Trial name
- NCT00434928
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Actinic Keratoses
Safety and Efficacy of Imiquimod Applied in Dose-Cycle for Actinic Keratoses
It is believed that imiquimod 5% cream has the potential to be an effective treatment for actinic keratoses. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the duration of the effect of topical imiquimod 5% topical cream for the…
- Trial name
- NCT00175643
- Testing
- imiquimod
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Latent Phase Labour
Early Labour Assessment and Support at Home
To determine, among healthy first time mothers who are uncertain as to when to come to hospital in labour, if home visits by obstetrical nurses compared to telephone advice have an impact on reducing cesarean section rate.
- Trial name
- NCT00225329
- Testing
- Labour assessment and support
- Volunteers
- 1,466 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Lung Cancer
A Phase IIb Trial of Pulmicort Turbuhaler (Budesonide)
Studies in animals suggest that inhaled budesonide may prevent the occurrence of lung cancer. We conducted a clinical trial to determine the effects of inhaled budesonide in smokers who had precancerous lesions in the breathing…
- Trial name
- NCT00175747
- Testing
- Inhaled Budesonide 800 µg twice daily
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia