An investigation of the etiology of hearing loss in sudden sensorineural hearing loss patientsThe purpose of this study is to identify and determine the role of unique small regulatory molecules (microRNAs) found in individuals with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) by comparing findings with demographically matched normal hearing healthy controls.Recruiting Principal Investigator Desmond NunezBody Locations and Systems Hearing Disorders and DeafnessArea VancouverAge 18 and above
Controlled Clinical Study of Dupilumab in Patients With Nasal PolypsPrimary Objective:Recruiting Principal Investigator Mark FitzGeraldBody Locations and Systems Nose, Lungs and BreathingArea VancouverAge 18 and above
The EPIC Trial: Endoscopic Polypectomy Performed in Clinic for Chronic SinusitisThe purpose of this study is to compare Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (which requires general anaesthesia), with Nasal Polypectomies (which only requires local anaesthesia). Recruiting Principal Investigator Arif JanjuaBody Locations and Systems SinusitisArea VancouverAge 18 and above
Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Spasmodic Dysphonia- DEBUSSY TrialLaryngeal Dystonia (LD), also commonly referred to as spasmodic dysphonia, is a neurological voice disorder characterized by involuntary dystonic contractions of the laryngeal muscles.Recruiting Principal Investigator Christopher HoneyBody Locations and Systems Brain, ThroatArea VancouverAge 18-75
Improving Hearing Assessment in NewbornsTo determine how much noise is required during testing to make sure that each ear is assessed separately during an auditory assessment in infants. Recruiting Principal Investigator Susan SmallBody Locations and Systems Hearing Disorders and DeafnessArea VancouverAge 18 months old or younger
Examining the Impact of Physician Influence on Hearing Aid User Satisfaction and RetentionThe purpose of this study is to determine whether physician involvement (in addition to an audiologist) in the hearing aid fitting process improves users' satisfaction with hearing aids. Recruiting Principal Investigator Desmond NunezBody Locations and Systems Hearing Disorders and DeafnessArea VancouverAge 55 and above
Effect of Mepolizumab in severe bilateral nasal polypsThe purpose of this study is to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of 100 milligram subcutaneous mepolizumab as an add-on to maintenance treatment in adults with severe bilateral nasal polyps. Closed for Recruitment Principal Investigator Arif JanjuaBody Locations and Systems Nose Injuries and DisordersArea VancouverAge 18 and above
Efficacy and Safety Study of Benralizumab for Patients With Severe Nasal Polyposis (OSTRO)The purpose of this study is test the efficacy and safety of Benralizumab in patients with severe nasal polyposis. Closed for Recruitment Principal Investigator Arif JanjuaBody Locations and Systems Nose Injuries and DisordersArea VancouverAge 18 and above
