District Of Columbia is currently home to 851 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Washington, Washington, D.C., Washington DC and Washington, Dc. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
A Study of Auxora in Patients With AKI and Injurious Lung "Crosstalk"
NCT06374797
Recruiting
Approximately 150 patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) will be randomized at up to 40 sites. Patients will be randomly assigned to either Auxora or matching placebo. Study drug infusions will occur every 24 hours for five consecutive days for a total of five infusions.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/16/2025
Locations: Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Conditions: Acute Kidney Injury
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VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti-CTLA-4 Drugs (IGNYTE-3)
NCT06264180
Recruiting
This is a randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing VO in combination with nivolumab versus Physician's Choice treatment for patients with unresectable Stage IIIb-IV cutaneous melanoma whose disease progressed on an anti PD-1 and an anti-CTLA-4 containing regimen (administered either as a combination regimen or in sequence) or who are not candidates for treatment with an anti-CTLA-4 therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/16/2025
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Advanced Melanoma
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National Collaborative to Improve Care of Children With Complex Congenital Heart Disease
NCT02852031
Recruiting
The purpose of this initiative is to improve care and outcomes for infants with HLHS by expanding the NPC-QIC national registry to gather clinical care process, outcome, and developmental data on infants with HLHS between diagnosis and 12 months of age, by improving the use of standards into everyday practice across pediatric cardiology centers, and by engaging parents as partners in the process.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
15 months and below
Trial Updated:
06/16/2025
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Conditions: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
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Does Social Media Impact Adolescent Mental Health?
NCT06049888
Recruiting
The mental health of adolescents in the United States has seen a steep decline since 2011, roughly coinciding with the increasing popularity of social media and smartphones. But does social media have a causal impact on the mental health of adolescents or are concerns about the effect of social media on kids a form of public hysteria? In this study, the investigators will conduct the first field experiment in 11-14-year-olds to examine whether, how, and for whom social media harms mental health.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 10 years and 14 years
Trial Updated:
06/13/2025
Locations: Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Mental Health
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KEYMAKER-U01 Umbrella Master Study: Studies of Investigational Agents With Either Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Alone or With Pembrolizumab PLUS Chemotherapy in Participants With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (MK-3475-U01/KEYMAKER-U01)
NCT04165798
Recruiting
This study is referred to as the "umbrella master protocol" for pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This pembrolizumab NSCLC umbrella master protocol uses a platform design and consists of this master screening study and seven substudies. Each substudy will enroll a different population of NSCLC participants. The goal of this umbrella master protocol is to screen potential participants with NSCLC for enrollment into 1 of 7 substudies. Participants mus... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/12/2025
Locations: Georgetown University ( Site 0036), Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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Mindful Self-compassion for Anxiety and Depression: Impact of Delivery Method
NCT07028216
Recruiting
The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder or dysthymia.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
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Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Vericiguat in Pediatric Participants With Heart Failure Due to Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (MK-1242-036)
NCT05714085
Recruiting
This study aims to compare the efficacy of vericiguat versus placebo on change in n-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) from baseline to Week 16 of the Base Period. The primary hypothesis is that vericiguat is superior to placebo in reducing NT-proBNP at Week 16 of the Base Period.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 29 days and 17 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Children's National Medical Center ( Site 0020), Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
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Study to Evaluate Sotatercept (MK-7962) in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (MK-7962-008)
NCT05587712
Recruiting
The primary objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety and tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of sotatercept over 24 weeks of treatment in children ≥1 to \<18 years of age with PAH World Health Organization (WHO) Group 1 on standard of care (SoC). There is no formal hypothesis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 year and 17 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Children's National Medical Center ( Site 1600), Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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Paraffin Wax and Exercise Prospective
NCT06786884
Recruiting
This study is being done to test if paraffin wax can be used to improve the range of motion and function for scars across joints when used in combination with scar rehabilitation therapy sessions. For those randomized to receive it, the paraffin wax will be used alongside the participants' exercise therapy treatments. Currently, treatments that are used in addition to rehabilitation therapy for increasing range of motion across joints in the burn population are limited. By getting more informati... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: MedStar Washington Hosptial Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Burn, Scar, Exercise Therapy
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POMEGRANATE Trial: Comparing Reia Pessary Versus Standard of Care Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment
NCT06634459
Recruiting
This multi-centered, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of home use of the novel Reia System (RS), which includes the Reia pessary and applicator, compared to standard pessary care (Gellhorn or ring with/without support without knob) among women with stage II-IV pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A total of 182 participants will be recruited among pessary naïve patients who are symptomatic and choose a vaginal pessary for management of their POP from study sites speciali... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Prolapse
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety Disorders and Depression
NCT05671419
Recruiting
The study will compare 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, compared to a control group that does not receive the intervention, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Major Depressive Disorder
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Thoraflex Hybrid and Relay Extension Post-Approval Study
NCT05639400
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the Thoraflex Hybrid device alone and in combination with the RelayPro NBS stent-graft in the treatment of aortic disease affecting the aortic arch and descending aorta with or without involvement of the ascending aorta. Patients who undergo treatment with the Thoraflex Hybrid device with or without extension with a RelayPro NBS stent-graft will be eligible for enrolment and study activities and follow-up regime will follow standard care at ea... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Medstar Washington Hospital Centre, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Thoracic Diseases, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic Dissection
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