Current Studies
Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis Study
In this study, we use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess brain metabolites associated with pain and knee health. MRI is non–invasive and does not use ionizing radiation. Knee MRIs are being acquired to best show the structural damage as we expect they will provide more information for research purposes than clinical x-rays. Brain imaging is being acquired to examine differences in the brain that occur with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain (or its recovery) We expect this combined information will provide great insight to knee osteoarthritis pain.
Who can participate?
Participants considering total knee arthroplasty to treat knee osteoarthritis:
- Females between the ages of 40-75 years, with knee osteoarthritis
- Must be post-menopausal (1-year since last period)
We are also recruiting a comparison group without a history of pain or arthritis.
Migraine Cycle Study
In this study, we are interested in learning more about why some children and adolescents experience recurrent migraines. We are studying this by using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to measure metabolite levels in the brain and how these may be related to migraine. Recruitment for this study is through the Alberta Children's Hospital Headache Clinic.
Who can participate?
Children and adolescents:
- Between the ages of 8-17 years
- Must have 4-20 migraines per month
ACTI Trial
In this study, we are interested in learning more about how exercise may improve symptom burden in patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms. We use MRI and tactile sensory testing to examine these changes. This is part of a larger study through the Calgary Brain Injury Program at the Foothills Medical Centre.
Who can participate?
Participants with persistent post-concussion symptoms recruited through the Calgary Brain Injury Program. Please visit this website if you are interested.
We are also recruiting a comparison group without a history of concussion.
