Active Studies

Department of Emergency Medicine

Physiotherapy care in Emergency Departments for patients with musculoskeletal disorders: A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial and cost analysis

Objective: To analyze the outcomes in a physio-led approach to minor musculoskeletal injuries in the ED would improve outcomes for patients in the ED.

PI: Dr. Kathryn Crowder
Co-PI: Dr. Stephanie VandenBerg

Multi-centre cluster-randomized implementation of Canadian Syncope Risk Score based practice - Recommendations for Emergency Department Syncope Management

Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new clinical pathway for patients with undifferentiated syncope involving structured risk assessment and 15-day wearable cardiac monitors.

PI: Dr. Andrew McRae
Co-PI: Dr. Stephanie VandenBerg

RACE study: Rapid, Accurate and Cost-Effective analysis of Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein using a hand-held biosensor for patient with concussion in acute care and at home monitoring

Objective: Compare blood Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein (GFAP) concentrations from the nano-biosensor to the gold-standard SIMOA in patients diagnosed with uncomplicated concussion until recovery.

PI: Dr. Chantel Debert
Co-PI: Dr. Kathryn Crowder, Dr. Amir Sanati Nezhad

RAFF4 Trial: Vernakalant vs. Procainamide for Acute Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department

Objective: To compare intravenous (IV) vernakalant to IV procainamide for the ED management of acute atrial fibrillation patients.

PI: Dr. Andrew McRae
Co-PI: Dr. Kathryn Crowder