There are currently 917 clinical trials in Washington, District Of Columbia looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Children's National Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Plant-based Diet for Kidney Transplant Recipients
NCT06186843
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate cardiometabolic and inflammatory parameters in kidney transplant recipients after transitioning to a plant-based diet (PBD). The main aims of the study are as follows: To test the feasibility of transiting renal allograft recipients who are > 3 months post-transplant to a PBD To study the effect of a PBD on cardiometabolic parameters in kidney transplant recipients To assess the effect of a PBD on peripheral blood Th17/Treg ratio and systemic infla... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
05/15/2024
Locations: Transplant Institute, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Kidney Disease, Chronic, Transplant Complication, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, Kidney Transplant Failure, Dietary Habits
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Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease
NCT05010603
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to is to focus on the genetic influences on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) risk. The investigators are looking for families and/or individuals (affected or unaffected) of any ethic background (African American, Caucasian, and Hispanics) with a family history of AD and willing to participate.
Gender:
All
Ages:
55 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2024
Locations: University of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Alzheimer Disease
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IMPact on Revascularization Outcomes of IVUS Guided Treatment of Complex Lesions and Economic Impact
NCT04221815
Recruiting
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been shown in clinical trials, registries, and meta-analyses to reduce recurrent events after PCI. This is accomplished by improving the angiographic result with lesion and vessel assessment to guide stent selection and implantation and intravascular imaging following stent implantation to ensure an adequate treatment endpoint has been achieved. Despite extensive literature supporting the use of IVUS in PCI, util... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Atherosclerosis
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DEFIANCE: RCT of ClotTriever System Versus Anticoagulation In Deep Vein Thrombosis
NCT05701917
Recruiting
This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial of an interventional strategy using the ClotTriever System to achieve and maintain vessel patency (ClotTriever Intervention Arm) versus conservative medical management using anticoagulation therapy alone (Conservative Medical Management Arm) in the treatment of subjects with symptomatic unilateral iliofemoral DVT. The study will collect data on demographics, comorbidities, details from the DVT diagnosis and treatment, and clin... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: MedStar Health Research Institution, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
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A Study to See if Memantine Protects the Brain During Radiation Therapy Treatment for Primary Central Nervous System Tumors
NCT04939597
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares memantine to usual treatment in treating patients with primary central nervous system tumors. Memantine may block receptors (parts of nerve cells) in the brain known to contribute to a decline in cognitive function. Giving memantine may make a difference in cognitive function (attention, memory, or other thought processes) in children and adolescents receiving brain radiation therapy to treat a primary central nervous system tumors.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 4 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Central Nervous System Carcinoma
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Child and Adolescent Registry for Participants With Narcolepsy
NCT04899947
Recruiting
CATNAP is a patient registry designed to improve the understanding of the natural history of narcolepsy in pediatric patients. Descriptive statistics on disease characteristics will be performed. The study has 16 active clinical sites and a virtual site that widens participation to anywhere in the United States. For more information about the study or to access the Online Patient Enrollment System, visit the CATNAP website: https://catnap.healthie.net/welcome or email catnap@pulseinfoframe.com.... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
17 years and below
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia +1 locations
Conditions: Narcolepsy
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Personalized Oncology Promoting Equity for Black Lives
NCT06073626
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to increase genetic education and genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk among Black cancer survivors. The study will: Test the effectiveness of a chatbot intervention (also called relational agent, or RA) vs. enhanced usual care (EUC) on engagement in genetic education and requests for genetic testing. Evaluate the impact of the chatbot vs. EUC on the process that participants use to make decisions and evaluate effects on well-being (also called psyc... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Hereditary Cancer, Genetic Testing
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A Peer-Led Intervention to Improve Postpartum Retention in HIV Care
NCT04168008
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a theory-driven peer intervention for pregnant and postpartum women living HIV. The peer intervention is designed to increase self-efficacy, social support, self-regulatory behaviors, and outcome expectancy in order to improve retention in care and viral suppression postpartum. The intervention will consist of face-to-face prenatal educational sessions, starting in early third trimester, and postpartum sessions scheduled up to three months pos... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
16 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: HIV/AIDS
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A Study Investigating Oral Ozanimod (RPC1063) in Pediatric Participants With Moderate to Severe Active Ulcerative Colitis
NCT05076175
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ozanimod (RPC1063) in achieving and maintaining clinical remission. Ozanimod will be administered orally to pediatric participants with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 2 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Colitis, Ulcerative
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Pediatric Long-Term Follow-up and Rollover Study
NCT03975829
Recruiting
A roll-over study to assess long-term effect in pediatric patients treated with dabrafenib and/or trametinib.
Gender:
All
Ages:
1 year and above
Trial Updated:
05/13/2024
Locations: Childrens National Hospital CQTI571A2306, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Childhood, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Glioblastoma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Giant Cell Astrocytoma, Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma, Angiocentric Glioma, Chordoid Glioma of Third Ventricle, Gangliocytoma, Ganglioglioma, Anaplastic Ganglioglioma, Dysplastic Gangliocytoma of Cerebrellum, Desmoplastic Infantile Astrocytoma and Ganglioglioma, Papillary Glioneuronal Tumor, Rosette-forming Glioneurona Tumor, Central Neurocytoma, Extraventricular Neurocytoma, Cerebellar Liponeurocytoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
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A Study of NDI 1150-101 in Patients With Solid Tumors
NCT05128487
Recruiting
This study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) and to investigate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics, and preliminary antitumor activity of NDI-101150 given as monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab in adult patients with advanced solid tumors.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/13/2024
Locations: Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Solid Tumor
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Ocrelizumab Discontinuation in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
NCT05285891
Recruiting
This study is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled study of OCR treatment-discontinuation in patients with early RMS. All eligible participants will be initiated on OCR using the standard approved administration schedule of two 300 mg infusions separated by 14 days (i.e., Days 0 and 14) for a total of 600 mg, followed by 600 mg infusions at Month 6 and Month 12. At Month 12, participants will be randomized (1:1:1) to one of three Arms with randomized treatm... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
05/13/2024
Locations: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
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