Vancouver, Canada Clinical Trials
A listing of Vancouver, Canada clinical trials actively recruiting patients volunteers.
Found 302 clinical trials
Immunotherapy Platform Study in Platinum Resistant High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
This study is being done to answer the following question: What are the effects of a new drug or drugs on ovarian cancer? The pre-study screening may be done to test a sample of tissue for biomarkers to determine participation in the study.
In-clinic Endoscopic Polypectomy for Chronic Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Chronic rhinosinusitis, also called chronic sinusitis, is a very common life-long disease affecting over 5% of the Canadian population. Its symptoms, including daily facial pain and headache, an inability to breath through the nose and complete smell loss, regularly impair one's ability to work and to enjoy and participate in …
Sustained Release Lidocaine for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain
In this study, the investigators are testing a new formulation of lidocaine for its suitability in managing postoperative pain after pelvic (circumcision, inguinal, scrotal), perineal (hemorrhoidectomy) or perianal (fistulotomy) incisions. The new formulation ST-01 is a sustained release lidocaine formulation and is expected to provide pain relief over multiple days. …
Paravertebral Block for Improvement of Quality of Recovery Following Cardiac Surgery
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of bilateral, paravertebral blockade (intervention) against sham blocks (control) placed prior to sternotomy in improving quality of recovery following cardiac surgery. Primary outcome: The hypothesis is that bilateral single-shot PVB at the thoracic spinal segmental levels T3/4, compared with sham blocks, improve the …
Exercise & Brain Energetics in PD
There is increasing evidence that the usage and delivery of energy to the brain, known as brain energetics, is altered in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). This project will explore whether exercise has a positive impact on brain energetics using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) …
A Trial to Evaluate EP-104GI in Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).
A Phase 1b/2 study to explore the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of EP-104GI in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Endoscopic and histologic assessments will also be evaluated to understand the local effects of EP-104GI on eosinophilic EoE disease activity. Approximately 27 to 33 participants will be enrolled in dose escalation: …
Phase I Master Protocol of Novel Combination Therapy for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-Cell Lymphoma
The purpose of this study is to find the highest dose of a new drug, in combination with standard drugs, which can be tolerated without causing very severe side effects. The study treatment is new agents in combination with R-GDP or an equivalent regimen.
Thyroid Cosmesis Study at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver BC
This study looks at the difference in surgical scar outcomes between two different surgical incision methods during thyroid surgery: scalpel vs electrocautery. Patients who are already scheduled for thyroid surgery with Dr. Sam Wiseman, Endocrine Surgeon at St. Paul's Hospital, and that meet the eligibility criteria for this study will …
Effect of Low-load Resistance Training vs. High-intensity Interval Training on Local Muscle Endurance
Local muscle endurance (LME) is the ability of a muscle(s) to resist fatigue and is needed for daily activities of life such as climbing stairs, lifting/moving objects, and in sport contexts like rock climbing, mixed martial arts, cross-fit, kayaking and canoeing. Therefore, the investigators want learn how to improve LME …
Paediatric Syncope in the Emergency Department
The investigators will assess the efficacy of clinically recommended counterpressure maneuvers (CPM) in preventing syncope for paediatric patients. Participants presenting to the emergency department (ED) will first provide written informed consent. In stage I, they will be asked to complete a brief survey documenting the presentation of their syncopal episode, …
