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A Pilot Study to Determine the Optimal Finger for Hypertension and Preeclampsia Assessment Using Pulse Oximeter Collection

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kenneth I. Lim Primary Contact: Dr. Mohamed Elgendi, Mining for Miracles Postdoctoral Fellow, 604-875-2723 Email: mohamed.elgendi@cw.bc.ca About the study: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia increase the risk of life-ending and life-altering complications for both the mother and her unborn baby. Oxygen levels in pregnant women are measured using a non-invasive […]

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The Impact of Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy on Maternal-Infant Bonding – (Pre-MIB) Study

Principal Investigator: Catriona Hippman Primary Contact: Nicole Prestley, Research Manager, 604-875-2424 ext 4956, Nicole.Prestley@cw.bc.ca About the study: The purpose of this study is to assess how the option to have prenatal genetic screening for chromosome abnormalities can impact maternal-infant bonding during pregnancy. Chromosome abnormalities take place when an abnormal number of chromosomes are within a cell, […]

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Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST)

The TMIST study will help determine whether tomosynthesis results in fewer false-positive findings (reduced recall rate) than traditional 2D mammography.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paula Gordon

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HPV FOCAL Study

A clinical trial conducted within the BC Cervical Cancer Screening Program. HPV FOCAL evaluated the effectiveness and safety of HPV testing compared to the Pap test for cervical cancer prevention.

Principal Investigators: Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Dr. Andrew Coldman

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Quadrivalent vaccine evaluation study (QUEST)

QUEST (Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Evaluation Study) is a Canada-wide study designed to evaluate whether 2 doses of the HPV vaccine are just as effective as 3 doses at preventing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer.

Principal Investigators: Drs. Gina Ogilvie, Simon Dobson

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Long Term Follow-up Study of CTN 236 – A Study of an HPV VLP Vaccine in a Cohort of HIV Positive Girls and Women

This study aims to better understand how the HPV vaccine works in HIV positive girls and women over the long term and to clarify how care can be provided to best protect this population from HPV infection and associated cervical cancer and genital warts.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Deborah Money

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CARMA-1-PREG

CARMA-1-PREG is investigating factors related to pre-term deliveries among HIV positive women.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Deborah Money

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CARMA 7: Bone and Renal Outcomes in HIV-Exposed, Uninfected Infants with Perinatal Exposure to Tenofovir

The purpose of CARMA 7 is to investigate how fetal exposure to the anti-HIV medication Tenofovir may affect the bone and kidney health of infants who are born to HIV+ women.

Principle Investigator: Dr. Ariane Alimenti

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Personalized Contraception for Canadians – Decision analytic modelling to support women-centered choices

Personalized Contraception for Canadians- Decision analytic modelling to support women-centered choices Principal Investigator: Dr. Flora Teng Primary Contact: Weihong Chen, Research Coordinator, 604-875-2424 x 4894, Weihong.chen@ubc.ca About the study: This study will develop and pilot test a Canadian woman-centered contraception decision-making mobile application. This app will be “effectiveness-based” and will incorporate factors women consider important when choosing […]

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