There are currently 816 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.
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recruiting
This screening and multi-sub-study randomized phase II/III trial will establish a method for genomic screening of similar large cancer populations followed by assigning and accruing simultaneously to a multi-sub-study hybrid Master Protocol (Lung-MAP). The type of cancer trait (biomarker) will determine to which sub-study, within this protocol, a participant will be assigned to compare new targeted cancer therapy, designed to block the growth and spread of cancer, or combinations to standard of... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/12/2025
Locations: Kaiser Permanente-Capitol Hill Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
ETHAN - ET for Male BC
Recruiting
This research study is looking to see how well male breast cancer responds to preoperative treatment with endocrine therapy and which endocrine therapy regimen is the most effective treatment for male breast cancer. The drugs used in this study are: * Tamoxifen * Anastrozole * Degarelix * Abemaciclib
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/12/2025
Locations: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Male Breast Cancer, Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer, Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Carcinoma
Implementing a Scalable Smoke-free Home Intervention in Armenia and Georgia
Recruiting
Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure represent critical health disparities in low- and middle-income countries; Armenia and Georgia represent the 11th and 6th highest smoking rates in men globally (51.5% and 55.5%, respectively), but have low rates of smoking in women (1.8% and 7.8%) and few smoke-free homes (38.6%), which can reduce secondhand smoke exposure and tobacco use rates. This study builds on ongoing collaborations between George Washington University, Emory, and national public h... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/11/2025
Locations: George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Second Hand Tobacco Smoke
A Phase II Trial of Sacituzumab Govitecan in Patients With Advanced Thymic Epithelial Tumors
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy in adult patients with advanced thymoma and thymic carcinoma after progressing on at least one prior line of therapy. The main question it aims to answer is: • What is the overall response rate (ORR) in patients with advanced thymoma and thymic carcinoma? Participants will: * receive a fixed dose of 10 mg/kg given intravenously, once weekly on Days 1 and 8 of continuous 21-day treatment cycles until disease... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/11/2025
Locations: Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Thymoma, Thymic Carcinoma
Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Oral Health Among Cancer Survivors
Recruiting
The investigators will conduct a 2-arm 6-month randomized clinical controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral Telehealth Intervention (THI) in preventing cancer-related oral complications, improving oral health maintenance and oral health related quality of life, and reducing systemic inflammation compared to Usual Care (UC) among unselected cancer survivors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 25 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
03/11/2025
Locations: Georgetown Lombardi Office of Minority Health, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Oral Mucositis, Periodontal Diseases, Cancer
Older Breast Cancer Patients: Risk for Cognitive Decline
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of systemic therapy on cognition in older breast cancer patients, explore change in APE, LM and Cognition domains, measure associations between cognitive decline and QOL, and describe how genetic polymorphisms, inflammatory biomarkers, sleep and physical measures moderate cognitive outcomes. This study is being done nationally, with recruiting sites at Georgetown University, Montgomery General Hospital, Virginia Cancer Specialists, Washington Hosp... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 60 years and 105 years
Trial Updated:
03/10/2025
Locations: Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Cancer, Breast, Age-related Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Decline
Targeted Immunotherapy After Myeloablative TBI-Based Conditioning & AlloHCT in CAYA with High Risk T-Cell ALL & Lymphoma
Recruiting
A Phase I trial to determine the safety of targeted immunotherapy with daratumumab (DARA) IV after total body irradiation (TBI)-based myeloablative conditioning and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYA) with high risk T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LLy). Pre- and post-HCT NGS-MRD studies will be correlated with outcomes in children, adolescents, and young adults with T-ALL undergoin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
39 years and below
Trial Updated:
03/10/2025
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/07/2025
Locations: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Breast Cancer
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Healthy Children Between 6 Months to Less Than 6 Years of Age
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the mRNA-1273.214 vaccine for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant of concerns (VOCs) in participants aged 6 months to \<6 years, when administered as a primary series in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-naïve participants (Part 1) and a single booster dose (BD) given to participants who previously received 2 doses of the mRNA-1273 vaccine as a primary series (Part 2); and will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 5 years
Trial Updated:
03/07/2025
Locations: Meridian Clinical Research, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: SARS-CoV-2
Study of mRNA-4359 Administered Alone and in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors
Recruiting
The primary goal of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of mRNA-4359 administered alone and in combination with pembrolizumab.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/07/2025
Locations: George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumors
Peer Behavioral Activation Utilization to Address Structural Racism and Discrimination and Improve HIV Outcomes in High-Risk, Substance-Using Populations
Recruiting
This randomized Type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial (N=186) will evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a peer-delivered problem solving and behavioral activation intervention for adherence to LAI-PrEP/ART ("Peer Activate-LAI") compared to enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU) for a largely Black, substance-using population living with or at high risk for HIV. Specific aims are to: Aim 1: Evaluate the effectiveness of Peer Activate-LAI over 12-months on: a) LAI-PrEP/ART adhe... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 88 years
Trial Updated:
03/07/2025
Locations: HIPS (Harm reduction drop-in center), Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: HIV Infections, Substance Use
Neoadjuvant Lu-177-PSMA-617 in Patients With High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy
Recruiting
Male adults with a confirmed diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma who meet criteria for localized high risk prostate cancer according to the NCCN guidelines and who are eligible for prostatectomy will be invited to participate. Criteria for high-risk prostate cancer include patients with preoperative prostate biopsy score of Gleason 8 (GS8) (Grade group 4 \[GG4\]) or higher. Patients also need to have a positive PSMA scan on 68-Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT scan.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/07/2025
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia +1 locations
Conditions: Prostate Adenocarcinoma