Burnaby, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of Burnaby, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 481 clinical trials
Phenylalanine Requirements in the Menstrual Phases
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained through food. Current adult phenylalanine recommendation is based on male-conducted studies and set the same for females. These recommendations may not be appropriate for females, as they do not take into consideration the hormonal changes over the menstrual cycle. The …
FIRE-Diet: Food as an Intervention to Reduce the Effects of Woodsmoke Exposure on Respiratory Health
Research suggests that consuming more fatty fish, fruits, and vegetables could potentially shield the lungs from the negative impacts of air pollution. The research team will look at whether a dietary intervention aimed at increasing intake of these foods can protect the lungs from woodsmoke as the air pollutant and …
Early Fixation for Diaphyseal Humeral Shaft Fractures in the Elderly Patients
The study purpose is to evaluate whether early surgical fixation of upper arm fractures in elderly patients' age 65 years and older improves patient functional and psychological outcome scores compared to the standard of care with non-operative management.
The Physiology of Circulatory Arrest in Humans
The purpose of this study is to better understand what happens in the brain during the dying process. This is a prospective observational study conducted at the end of life in the ICU at VGH. At the time of withdrawal of life sustaining therapies the investigators will monitor brain blood …
Anterior vs Posterior Surgery for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Currently there is no consensus on the best surgical treatment of patients with symptomatic isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS). Clinical equipoise exists amongst experienced clinicians on the various surgical techniques available. This study will involve multiple phases to answer specific research questions comparing anterior and posterior interbody fusion in patients with lumbar …
HCRN Endoscopic Versus Shunt Treatment of Hydrocephalus in Infants
Hydrocephalus is a potentially debilitating neurological condition that primarily affects babies under a year of age and has traditionally been treated by inserting a shunt between the brain and the abdomen. A newer endoscopic procedure offers hope of shunt- free treatment that may reduce complications over a child's life, but …
Rate of Tranexamic Acid Administration on Blood Pressure (RateTXA) Study.
Tranexamic acid is a well-established treatment for post-partum hemorrhage. This study aims to examine the effect of tranexamic acid administration rates on blood pressure changes over 1 minute compared to 10 minutes in healthy pregnant patients scheduled for cesarean delivery.
Surveillance of Complex Renal Cysts - The SOCRATIC Study
One third of individuals aged \>60 years will be diagnosed with at least one renal cyst following abdominal imaging. These cystic lesions are categorized according to the Bosniak classification which categorizes cysts according to their degree of complexity and risk of malignancy. Growing evidence suggests that a significant proportion of …
A Study of the Effect of ZT-01 on Night-time Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of the study drug (ZT-01) on low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who have been having low blood sugars ("hypos") at night. ZT-01 increases the amount of a hormone called glucagon during low …
Selective Early Medical Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Extremely Low Gestational Age Infants: A Pilot RCT
Background: Among preterm infants, those born at a gestational age less than 26 weeks are considered the most vulnerable with a high risk of short- and long-term health problems that include chronic lung disease, brain bleeds, gut injury, kidney failure and death. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the most common …
