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Clinical trials and research at Université de Sherbrooke

• 42Clinical trials
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All recruiting trials (42)

• Making pelvic health physiotherapy more accessible for endometriosis

  This study tests how to improve access to pelvic health physiotherapy for women with endometriosis in Quebec.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07731776

• Using repeated mild cold exposure with shivering to improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes

  We will try repeated daily mild cold exposures that cause short bouts of shivering to see if they improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in adults 40–75 with type 2 diabetes on stable oral medications.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07573917

• Group visits to help manage high cholesterol

  This project will try group medical visits for adults with dyslipidemia to see if they improve care, lifestyle habits, and access to primary care.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Dieppe, New Brunswick · NCT07543718

• Dry needling to reduce pain during intercourse for provoked vestibulodynia

  This trial will test whether dry needling can reduce pain during intercourse in women with provoked vestibulodynia.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Québec, Quebec and 3 other locations · NCT07534345

• Female Reproductive Health in the Canadian Armed Forces: Understanding Issues from Contraception to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

  This observational study looks at reproductive health among women in the Canadian Armed Forces to see how contraception, pregnancy outcomes, infertility, pelvic floor issues, and related factors affect service members and veterans.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07524764

• 72-hour knee extension brace after total knee replacement

  This will try wearing a knee extension brace for the first 72 hours after a primary knee replacement to see if it reduces early pain and improves recovery.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07511842

• How artery-relaxing chemicals affect blood pressure after prolonged sitting

  This trial tests whether giving a single dose of fluconazole to block artery-derived relaxing factors changes blood pressure over the next 24 hours after a long bout of sitting in healthy adults aged 18–65.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Halifax, Nova Scotia · NCT07396857

• Single 2‑hour Empowered Relief class versus usual care to reduce postoperative pain after elective orthopedic surgery

  This trial tests whether a single 2-hour Empowered Relief pain-management class can help French-speaking adults with chronic pain after elective orthopedic surgery have less postoperative pain and better recovery than standard care over 6 weeks and 3 months.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07392099

• Dupilumab to induce remission in moderate, type-2 high asthma

  This trial tests whether dupilumab can help adults (18–79) with type-2 high moderate asthma who have had recent steroid-treated attacks achieve complete asthma control (remission).

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 3 Université de Sherbrooke · Nedlands, Western Australia and 4 other locations · NCT07309614

• Crowning time and levator ani muscle detachment after a first vaginal birth

  We will see if the length of time the baby's head is crowning during labor is linked to levator ani muscle detachment in first-time moms who have a spontaneous vaginal birth.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07210788

• Outdoor science education to improve learning and well-being in primary school children

  This project will test whether giving 5th and 6th grade students outdoor science lessons instead of indoor lessons helps their learning, connection to nature, eco-anxiety, and stress.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Montreal, Quebec · NCT07147634

• Adding ketones to antipsychotics in young adults with first episode psychosis

  This study tests whether giving exogenous ketones on top of antipsychotic treatment helps young adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07122531

• Celecoxib during radiotherapy for early triple-negative breast cancer

  This test gives celecoxib pills during radiotherapy to see if it can stop radiation-triggered cytokine increases and lower the chance of recurrence in adults with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT07104266

• Understanding menopause, brain energy, and thinking

  This observational study looks at how the menopausal transition affects brain energy use and thinking skills in women.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT07021664

• Using inflammation tests to improve asthma diagnosis in children and adults

  This study is testing if measuring certain inflammation markers can help doctors diagnose asthma faster in children and adults who are suspected of having the condition.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Montreal, Quebec and 2 other locations · NCT06981169

• Aerobic exercise's effect on immune response in cancer patients

  This study tests if aerobic exercise can help boost the immune response in patients with non-metastatic breast or colorectal cancer during their treatment.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT06911970

• Resistance training load and blood pressure in postmenopausal women

  This trial will test whether low-load (50% 1‑RM) or high-load (80% 1‑RM) resistance exercise, performed with the same high effort, better lowers post-exercise and ambulatory blood pressure in postmenopausal women aged 50–70.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06845514

• Using niacin to shift fat into body fat and away from the liver

  This study will test whether daily niacin can lower liver fat and increase storage of dietary fat in body fat in people age 50–80 with MASLD and abdominal obesity.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06843148

• Improving health in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular disease through increased movement

  This study tests if a daily movement program led by a Kinesiologist can help hospitalized patients with heart disease feel better and stay healthier by encouraging them to be more active.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Moncton, New Brunswick · NCT06810661

• Mobilizing older adults in hospitals to prevent frailty

  This study tests if getting older adults in the hospital to move around more can help prevent frailty and improve their recovery.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Moncton, New Brunswick · NCT06802289

• Online therapy for anxiety and depression in new mothers

  This study tests whether an online therapy program can help new mothers with anxiety and depression feel better when combined with their usual treatment.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Châteauguay, Quebec and 3 other locations · NCT06778096

• First-episode psychosis brain metabolism and antipsychotic effects

  This study tests how 4 to 6 weeks of antipsychotic medication affect brain metabolism in young adults with a first episode of psychosis.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06651112

• Evaluating vasopressor use in critically ill patients in ICUs

  This study is testing different ways to use vasopressors in critically ill patients with cardiovascular shock to see if certain dosing strategies can help them recover better.

  Recruiting at 11 sites Phase 3 Université de Sherbrooke · Moncton, New Brunswick and 12 other locations · NCT06605144

• New method for detecting breast cancer using the BRAVE system

  This study is testing a new way to detect breast cancer using a special method that doesn't involve X-rays or compression, and it's for women who need follow-up imaging.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06498388

• Internet-based therapy for social anxiety

  This study is testing a new online therapy program for social anxiety to see if it helps people in Canada feel better about their symptoms.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Greenfield Park, Quebec and 1 other locations · NCT06403995

• Using Epsom salt compresses to relieve postpartum perineal pain

  This study is testing if Epsom salt compresses can help women feel less pain in their perineal area after giving birth.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Université de Sherbrooke · Chicoutimi, Quebec and 3 other locations · NCT06393608

• Improving arm function and brain recovery in stroke patients

  This study is testing a new way to help stroke survivors improve their arm function and brain recovery by combining nerve stimulation with strength training.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Laval, Quebec and 2 other locations · NCT06386510

• Comparing two chemotherapy combinations for treating relapsed glioblastoma

  This study is testing two different chemotherapy combinations to see if they can help people with relapsed glioblastoma live longer and feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06356883

• Pelvic floor muscle training for women with myotonic dystrophy

  This study is testing if pelvic floor muscle training can help women with myotonic dystrophy who have trouble with urinary incontinence feel better.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Jonquière, Quebec · NCT06316778

• Cannabidiol for Anxiety and GABA Function in Fragile X Syndrome

  This study tests a cannabidiol oral solution to see if it helps anxiety and brain signaling in people with Fragile X syndrome.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT06261502

• Understanding brain factors in chronic low back pain

  This study looks at how the brain might be involved in chronic low back pain to help improve diagnosis and treatment for people who have been dealing with this pain for six months or longer.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT05963451

• Understanding how fat tissue affects diabetes remission after weight loss surgery

  This study is testing how changes in fat tissue after weight loss surgery can help people with Type 2 Diabetes feel better and possibly go into remission.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT05934409

• Deep brain stimulation for severe facial pain caused by a pontine lesion

  This study is testing if deep brain stimulation can help people with severe facial pain from a pontine lesion, especially those who haven't found relief from other treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT05451251

• Improving family-centered telehealth for pediatric rehabilitation

  This study is testing a new way to improve telehealth services for children with disabilities and their families to make rehabilitation easier and more effective.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Chicoutimi, Quebec and 2 other locations · NCT05312827

• Improving blood sugar control through timed high-intensity exercise

  This study tests if doing high-intensity exercise at certain times of the day can help people with prediabetes better control their blood sugar and improve their insulin sensitivity.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT05123963

• Monitoring complex renal cysts to compare surgery and active surveillance

  This study is testing whether watching and monitoring complex kidney cysts is as safe and effective as surgery for patients with certain types of cysts.

  Recruiting at 18 sites Université de Sherbrooke · Calgary, Alberta and 17 other locations · NCT04558593

• Understanding fat metabolism in people with lipoprotein lipase deficiency

  This study is trying to see how lipoprotein lipase deficiency affects how the body processes fats from food in people with this condition.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT04227678

• Research training for medical students on public health issues in Quebec

  This study is testing how well third-year medical students can learn about public health by conducting phone interviews with people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Quebec.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT03928509

• Intraarterial carboplatin combined with radiotherapy for relapsing glioblastoma

  This study is testing if a new way of giving carboplatin along with radiation can help people with relapsing glioblastoma live longer and feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT03672721

• Comparing irrigation versus no irrigation for treating simple lacerations

  This study is testing if cleaning simple cuts in the emergency room helps prevent infections better than not cleaning them for adults with these types of injuries.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Chicoutimi, Quebec · NCT02976480

• Collection of synovial fluid from arthritis patients

  This study is collecting joint fluid and blood samples from arthritis patients to see if new markers can help us understand joint damage and inflammation better.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT00512343

• Evaluating early inflammatory polyarthritis for better treatment outcomes

  This study is trying to find out if certain blood markers can help doctors identify early on which patients with inflammatory polyarthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, might need stronger treatment to avoid severe disease.

  Recruiting Université de Sherbrooke · Sherbrooke, Quebec · NCT00512239

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Université de Sherbrooke are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 5 countries. The most sites are in Canada (42 trials), United Kingdom (2 trials), Australia (1 trial), France (1 trial), New Zealand (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 4, Phase 3: 2, Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 1: 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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