District Of Columbia is currently home to 836 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.
USCRI READY4Life Program
Recruiting
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has developed the Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life) Program. This is a 16-hour program for immigrants/refugees, ages 14 to 24. The program is designed to help young immigrants and refugees prepare for a successful life in the United States. The program is taught by USCRI program staff and is being implemented at eight sites across the U.S.: Cleveland, Ohio; Colchester, Vermont; Des Moines,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 24 years
Trial Updated:
07/27/2022
Locations: United States Committe on Refugees and Immigrants, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Communication, Problem Solving, Social Relationships, Economic Stability
COPD Patient-Powered Research Network
Recruiting
The COPD Patient-Powered Research Network (COPD PPRN) is a patient research registry with the goal of enrolling 75,000 or more COPD patients and those at risk who are willing to share their heath information over several years and participate in research. The COPD PPRN has built an online platform to allow volunteers to enroll electronically, complete surveys, be contacted about studies they qualify for and become connected to COPD resources. The goal of the registry is to speed research to find... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/08/2022
Locations: COPD Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis and NTM Research Registry
Recruiting
The Bronchiectasis Research Registry is a consolidated database of non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) Bronchiectasis and Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) patients from multiple clinical institutions.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 120 years
Trial Updated:
03/08/2022
Locations: COPD Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Non-CF Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM)
Post-procedural Pain Associated With 5 Versus 20 Intravesical Injections of Onabotulinumtoxin A
Recruiting
Currently, in clinical practice there has been no standardization in the number of injections a single dose of intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxin A is administered in. Given the increasing use of this treatment modality, the aim of this study is to compare outcomes for patients given a 100 unit dose of onabotulinumtoxin A split into 5 as compared to 20 injections for the treatment of overactive bladder or urgency urinary incontinence refractory to medical treatment.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/03/2020
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Incontinence, Urge, Incontinence, Urinary, Urinary Urge Incontinence, Urinary Frequency More Than Once at Night, Nocturia
Patient Registry of Blind Subjects With Sleep-related Problems
Recruiting
Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (Non-24) is a condition experienced primarily by totally blind individuals that results in abnormal night sleep patterns and chronic daytime sleepiness. This is a research protocol to develop a patient registry of subjects who may suffer from Non-24 and who are blind. Subjects participate in the study through a phone survey. This registry will be used to better understand, sleep related problems in blind individuals, including the investigation of a potential trea... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/22/2020
Locations: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Sleep-wake Disorder in Blind Individuals
Cerclage for Twins With Short Cervical Length ≤ 15mm
Recruiting
This is a multicenter randomized study designed to determine if ultrasound indicated cerclage reduces the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth \<34 weeks in asymptomatic women with twin gestations and cervical length ≤15mm, diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound between 16 to 23 6/7 weeks of gestation.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
04/23/2020
Locations: George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Twin Pregnancy With Antenatal Problem, Preterm Birth, Short Cervix
Randomized Trial of the Neochord DS1000 System Versus Open Surgical Repair
Recruiting
The objective of this trial is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the study device in subjects with degenerative mitral valve disease receiving a mitral valve repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (treatment group) when compared to subjects receiving mitral valve repair using standard surgical techniques with cardiopulmonary bypass (control group).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/04/2019
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Mitral Valve Insufficiency
DC Longitudinal Study on Aging and Specimen Bank
Recruiting
The Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, part of the Department of Neurology, is conducting pilot studies of the feasibility of various diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative diseases. Further, this study is assessing longitudinal changes in biological, lifestyle, and cognitive assessment collection. The primary goal of this study is to examine the feasibility of biochemical assays, genetic testing, and cognitive and lifestyle... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
45 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/23/2019
Locations: Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging, Aging Disorder