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Clinical trials and research at Laval University

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All recruiting trials (47)

• Bringing preventive cardiovascular care to Indigenous and remote communities

  This project tests a mobile health unit to screen and provide culturally safe cardiovascular and metabolic care for Indigenous and remote communities in Canada.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07869069

• Immersive virtual reality mindfulness for older adults in long-term care

  This trial tests whether an immersive VR mindfulness program is feasible and safe for seniors with mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in long-term care, and whether it can improve well-being.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Laval University · Québec, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT07658287

• Home-based Pedal Exerise Therapy for Moderate-to-Severe PAD

  This pilot study tests whether a 12-week home-based pedal exerciser program, guided remotely, can help adults with moderate-to-severe PAD improve walking and function.

  Recruiting Laval University · Lévis, Quebec · NCT07655206

• Virtual reality relaxation for insomnia

  Researchers are testing a VR relaxation program to see if it helps adults with insomnia sleep better and feel less tense before bed.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07630532

• Right heart function after cardiac surgery: does respiratory acidosis matter?

  This study looks at whether respiratory acidosis after heart surgery affects how well the right side of the heart works in ICU patients.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07619274

• Moving Without Fear or Pain: Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for Older Adults with Chronic Pain

  A virtual reality program is tested to see if it helps adults 65 and older who have chronic pain and fear of movement feel better and move more.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Laval University · Québec, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT07607899

• Dairy versus plant-based yogurt effects on weight, muscle, bones, and gut bacteria

  This study will test whether eating dairy yogurt instead of a plant-based yogurt (or no yogurt) helps postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity maintain muscle and bone health, control weight, and change gut bacteria.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07578103

• Valsar­tan for Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation (AFMR) — Pilot

  Atrial functional mitral regurgitation is studied to see if valsartan can slow its progression in adults with good heart pump function.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07539298

• Ventilation settings and acid-base balance after cardiac arrest or cardiogenic shock

  This study tests how different initial ventilator settings align with a decision-support algorithm to see if acid-base imbalances can be reduced in adults with cardiac arrest or cardiogenic shock on mechanical ventilation.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07484828

• Cranberry for gut and metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity

  This study will test whether drinking a cranberry beverage can improve blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, blood lipids, and gut microbiota in adults with overweight or obesity who have metabolic risk factors.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07460856

• Measuring Exhaled Gas Temperature to See if Passive Humidification Keeps Air Humid for Intubated Patients

  This study tests whether measuring the temperature of exhaled air in intubated ICU patients who use passive humidification can help estimate the humidity delivered to the lungs.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07420673

• Incretin-based Therapy Plus a Structured Lifestyle Plan for Obesity

  This study tests whether adding a six-month supervised exercise and nutrition program to prescribed incretin-based weight‑loss medication helps preserve muscle and physical function in adults with obesity, compared with medication alone.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT07409831

• Motorized versus standard lumbar support for non-specific low back pain

  This test will see if a motorized, battery-powered lumbar support reduces pain and improves daily function more than a standard semi-rigid support in adults with non-specific low back pain.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07366827

• CommuniT1D: virtual peer support for adults with type 1 diabetes in Canada

  This project will try a virtual, peer-led support program of small group meetings and webinars for adults in Canada living with type 1 diabetes or related insulin-requiring diabetes and for their loved ones.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07317986

• Adding dairy to a Canadian Food Guide diet and gut health

  This will test whether adding milk or fermented milk to a Canadian Food Guide–based diet changes gut bacteria, gut permeability, and inflammation in 45–65-year-olds with abdominal obesity and mild metabolic changes.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07257913

• Comparing SpO2 targets and oximeters during high-flow nasal oxygen

  This study tests whether two different pulse oximeters (Nonin and Philips) and two SpO2 targets (90% vs 94%) change the amount of oxygen (FiO2) set for adults in the ICU receiving high-flow nasal oxygen.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07168213

• Respiratory acidosis during one-lung ventilation and how clinician settings compare with the VentilO app

  This project will try to see if ventilator settings chosen by clinicians or settings suggested by the VentilO smartphone app better prevent respiratory acidosis in adults having one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT07099963

• Brain stimulation plus psychologically informed physiotherapy for chronic low back pain in Veterans

  This study will test whether adding non-invasive brain stimulation to psychologically informed physiotherapy helps Veterans with chronic low back pain and high psychological risk factors reduce pain and improve physical function.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT06999772

• Systematic versus selective heparin use to prevent radial artery occlusion after catheterization

  This test compares giving heparin to all patients versus only to selected patients to see which approach better prevents radial artery blockage after diagnostic transradial catheterization.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06981624

• Heart outcomes after drug-eluting balloon treatment for coronary blockages

  This project will see if adults who had coronary angioplasty with drug-eluting balloons have different rates of major heart problems and survival.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06972225

• Comparing cost-effective care models for musculoskeletal disorders

  This study is testing a new way of treating musculoskeletal disorders that focuses on patient education first to see if it works better and costs less than standard care.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06832852

• Online pelvic health program for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors

  This study is testing an online program to help breast and gynecologic cancer survivors improve their pelvic health and quality of life through group sessions with a physiotherapist.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Laval University · Edmonton, Alberta and 1 other locations · NCT06822582

• Comparing CBT-I and Lemborexant for Chronic Insomnia

  This study is testing whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia or the medication lemborexant can help people with insomnia, especially those dealing with anxiety and depression, feel better compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06779149

• Using a wearable device to manage work-related shoulder pain

  This study is testing a wearable device that helps workers with shoulder pain by giving them feedback on their movements to see if it can make their pain and work limitations better.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06693479

• How different oxygen targets and interfaces affect oxygen flow in patients needing supplemental oxygen

  This study tests how the oxygen delivery interface (nasal cannula at various flow rates, open mask, or simple mask) and SpO2 target settings influence the amount of oxygen flow patients require.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06646991

• Adding naltrexone–bupropion extended‑release to sleeve gastrectomy to improve weight loss

  This trial will test whether taking naltrexone–bupropion extended‑release after sleeve gastrectomy helps adults with obesity lose more weight and improve related health problems.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06620562

• Effects of ultra-processed foods on heart and metabolic health

  This study is testing how different types of ultra-processed foods affect heart and metabolic health in men and women over six weeks.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06538831

• Personalized music intervention for chronic pain relief

  This study is testing whether a personalized music program can help people with chronic pain feel better and reduce their anxiety.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06436378

• Surgery for pancreatic cancer with liver metastases after chemotherapy

  This study is testing whether surgery after chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver live longer and have better outcomes.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT06349278

• Effects of prevention messages on gambling behaviors

  This study is testing if pop-up messages about responsible gambling can change how regular electronic gaming machine players behave and feel while they gamble in a realistic setting.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec · NCT06341504

• Assessing lung and heart effects of vaping in adults

  This study is testing how vaping affects the lungs and heart in adults who use e-cigarettes over five years.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec · NCT06291597

• Rehabilitation program for spastic ataxias

  This study is testing a 12-week rehabilitation program to see if it can help people with specific types of spastic ataxia feel better compared to regular care.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Laval University · Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec and 4 other locations · NCT06261424

• Comparing different oximeters for measuring oxygen levels in ICU patients

  This study is testing how accurately different oximeters measure oxygen levels in ICU patients to see which ones give the best readings.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Laval University · Montreal, Quebec and 4 other locations · NCT06102499

• Data bank for understanding mental health in bariatric surgery candidates

  This study looks at how mental health issues affect people who are considering weight loss surgery to help doctors better understand and support their needs.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT05602805

• Comparing oxygen targets with different oximeters for better oxygen flow management

  This study tests whether using different types of oximeters can help manage oxygen flow better for patients recovering from heart surgery.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT05590130

• Activated charcoal to treat acute poisoning

  This pilot will test whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours to adults and children who swallowed a substance that charcoal can bind helps prevent worsening toxicity and shortens hospital and ICU stays.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT05471479

• Using cyproheptadine to treat ischemic mitral regurgitation

  This study is testing if cyproheptadine can help people with ischemic mitral regurgitation after a heart attack by looking at changes in their heart and valve function.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Laval University · Québec · NCT05469165

• Intensive bimanual therapy for children with cerebral palsy

  This study is testing whether a special therapy that uses both hands can help children with cerebral palsy improve their movement skills and use their affected arm more in everyday activities.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec · NCT05423171

• Improving outcomes for patients with failed sleeve gastrectomy using a new surgical approach

  This study is testing a new type of surgery called SADI-S to see if it can help people who didn't have success with their previous sleeve gastrectomy lose weight and improve their health.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT05242835

• Using a new device to prevent radial artery occlusion after catheterization

  This study is testing a new band to see if it can help prevent blockage in the wrist artery after heart procedures, making it safer and more comfortable for patients.

  Recruiting Laval University · Chicoutimi, Quebec and 4 other locations · NCT04933136

• Research on factors affecting low back pain recovery

  This study is trying to find out what helps or hinders recovery from low back pain by tracking people with both short-term and long-term pain over two years.

  Recruiting Laval University · Montreal, Quebec · NCT04791891

• Understanding how gut bacteria affect Type 2 Diabetes risk

  This study is trying to see how changes in gut bacteria might affect blood sugar control in people with Type 2 Diabetes compared to those without it.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT04579900

• Understanding asthma flare-ups in patients treated with mepolizumab

  This study looks at how asthma flare-ups happen in people taking mepolizumab over two years to better understand their symptoms and inflammation.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT04578171

• Exercise and blood pressure in people with thoracic aortic aneurysm

  This trial will test whether a supervised moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise program changes blood pressure responses in adults with thoracic aortic aneurysm.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT04197648

• Monitoring eating habits in Québec through a web-based platform

  This study is trying to see how a new health policy affects the eating habits of 20,000 adults in Québec over three years.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec · NCT04140071

• Optimizing blood flow and anticoagulation for obese patients in heart surgery

  This study is testing if using a patient's lean body mass to guide blood flow and medication during heart surgery can help obese patients have better outcomes and fewer complications.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT03302195

• Comparing surgery and medical management for long-term diabetes remission

  This study is testing whether different types of weight-loss surgery can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their health more than just taking medication.

  Recruiting Laval University · Québec, Quebec · NCT02390973

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Laval University are recruiting right now?

47, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 3 countries. The most sites are in Canada (47 trials), Guadeloupe (1 trial), Tunisia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 2: 1, Phase 2/3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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