Kidneys and Urinary System

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS) in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation in helping with the recovery of bladder function in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study team will assess immediate TSCS efficacy when the stimulation is turned on, as well as the persisting effects of TSCS (e.g. any changes in function) that remain after the stimulation is turned off and after several weeks of regular stimulation.

The purpose of this study is to understand and document the experiences of patients who live at least 60 minutes outside of the Lower Mainland and who are traveling to Vancouver for a solid organ transplant. The research team aims to document the psychological, social, emotional and cultural impact for patients leaving their communities to access care in Vancouver. The study will also capture the associated out-of-pocket costs that these transplant patients incur before, during and after the transplant operation.

The purpose of this study is to collect biospecimens (fecal, urine, blood, oral swab) and clinical data to serve as a resource for future research on Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The careful collection, storage and retrieval of biospecimens and medical information for research projects are critical for improving understanding of healthy development and disease mechanisms and the subsequent development of effective treatments. Biospecimens from this biobank will be made available for ethically-approved studies.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an oral vitamin called nicotinamide can help prevent skin cancer in 396 high-risk kidney, liver, heart and lung transplant recipients. Participants will be involved in the study for four years and will visit the study doctor or clinical research staff every 17 weeks. Participants will receive nicotinamide or a placebo, taken orally for the entire follow-up period, which will last up to 208 weeks.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TCSCS) on cardiovascular, bladder, bowel and sexual function in people with spinal cord injury. The study team is interested in the immediate, long-term and longer-term effects (eight weeks after cessation of therapy) of non-invasive stimulation on these functions.

The purpose of this study is to assess the overall efficacy, safety and tolerability of BIVV020 for prevention and treatment of antibody-mediated rejection in adult kidney transplant recipients.

The purpose of this study is to measure patterns of hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection after achieving an undetectable viral load at end of treatment on direct-acting aniviral therapy; to determine the threshold of risk reduction practices that protects against HCV reinfection after achieving an undetectable viral load; and to evaluate the potential impact of successful HCV treatment in terms of health care costs and resource utilization.

The purpose of this study is to characterize a recipient's immune system response to kidney transplantation to uncover an immune signature of early graft rejection.

The purpose of this study is to establish a protocol for improved human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching for renal transplant patients.

The purpose of this study is to obtain a realistic picture of the microbiological burden associated with catheter re-use, provide evidence for time spent on bladder management and provide evidence for time spent cleaning catheters for re-use.

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