Edmonton, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of Edmonton, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 425 clinical trials
Northern Alberta Psychosocial Telecare (NAPT) Screening for HNC Patients
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing a web-based psychosocial screening application to usual care in a cohort of surgically-treated head and neck cancer patients to determine its efficacy in monitoring depression and distress, and prompting necessary psychiatry/psychology referrals. In addition, treatment adherence, rehabilitation and return to work, primary care …
Comparison of MI Paste Plus and Resin Infiltration in White Spot Lesions Following Orthodontic Treatment
Dental cavities are among the most frequent diseases that affect teeth, particularly in patients who are treated with braces due to the difficulty in maintaining good oral hygiene in the presence of the mouth appliances. The white spot lesion (WSL) is the first clinical sign of cavities that presents itself …
Can Brief Exposure to Hyperoxia Improve Function After Chronic Spinal Cord Injury?
This proof-of-principle study will determine if breathing an increased concentration of oxygen above the concentration in normal room air results in changes in the sensory and motor function in people with subacute or chronic, severe spinal cord injury (SCI).
Effect of Metformin on Behaviour and the Brain in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour
The efficacy of treatment with metformin for promoting cognitive recovery and brain growth in children/adolescents treated for a brain tumour will be investigated in a multi-site Phase III randomized double-blind placebo-controlled parallel arm superiority trial. Specifically, in children/adolescents aged 7 years to 21 years and 11 months who have completed …
HIIT in Youth With Congenital Heart Disease (MedBIKE)
Congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, is present in nearly 1% of the population. CHD patients are associated with intense resource utilization and premature death in adulthood. The risk of premature death is linked with reduced exercise capacity, a finding consistently noted in youth with CHD. Reduced …
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Plus Ketamine for Procedural Sedation
Orthopedic injuries comprise more than 10% of ED visits in children and 25 to 50% of children will sustain a fracture before age 16 years. Distal radius fractures account for 20-32% of fractures in children, making them the most common fracture type. Between 20 and 40% of extremity fractures in …
Effects of Resistance Exercise on Blood Glucose in Post-menopausal Women With Type 1 Diabetes
Regular physical activity has substantial health benefits in people with type 1 diabetes. The fear of hypoglycemia, both during and after exercise, is a major barrier to exercise in this population. A major obstacle to providing specific physical activity and exercise advice is that there are still significant gaps in …
Longitudinal Prospective Natural History Study of Retinopathy in Zellweger Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this observational study is to define the course of the retinal degeneration in a ZSD patient cohort. The objective of this study is to gather information so the investigators can: define the course of the retinal degeneration in a ZSD patient cohort with retinal degeneration define what …
Telemonitoring of Hypertensive Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Background Hypertension, together with poorly controlled blood pressure (BP) are known risk factors for kidney disease and progression to kidney failure as well as increased cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. Several studies in patients without kidney disease have demonstrated the efficacy of home BP telemonitoring (HBPT) for BP control. Objective …
Extended-Release Tacrolimus Following Liver Transplantation
Medications used after transplant to prevent rejection are associated with many side effects. Tacrolimus side effects include kidney dysfunction; tremor, headaches, difficulty sleeping, change in sensation (legs), seizure, or confusion; high blood pressure; anemia, or low blood cell counts; diabetes; abnormal cholesterol and weight gain. The investigators want to use …
